Wellness-centric travel experiences, cryptocurrency-based alcohol pre-sales and co-learning workspaces are among some of the top September 2018 new ventures that are shaking up concepts that are familiar to consumers.
While wine subscriptions and flower shops are typically targeted towards female consumers, some start-ups are now redirecting their focus, aiming to cater expressly to male shoppers—Bespoke Post's wine club specifically caters to Millennial men and Real Men Buy Flowers offers an ultra-simple web shopping experience for men that helps to dramatically reduce the number of decisions that need to be made before checking out.
When it comes to established brands that are taking on the entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up, consumers will see that a number of favorite products are being remixed in unexpected, inventive ways. While Ben & Jerry's recently rolled out Cookie Dough Chunks, Oreo is introducing experimental Hot Chicken Wing and Wasabi cookie flavors.
Top 40 New Venture Ideas in September
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Co-Learning Concept Spaces
'Campfire Campus' Sets Itself Apart as Asia’s First Co-Learning Space
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Retro Multi-Colored Clothing Designs
Forever 21 and Wilson Partner for a Tennis-Inspired Capsule
37
Daring Unconventional Cookie Flavors
Oreo Cookie Flavors Extend to Spice with Wasabi and Hot Wings
36
Design Studio-Owned Furniture Collections
NIRU Slow Creations' First Line Boasts a Minimalist Lamp
35
Entrepreneurial Concept Shops
eBay's 'The New Stand' Store Spotlights Innovative Small Businesses
34
Youthful O2O Food Halls
VICE's MUNCHIES Food Hall Offers a First-of-Its-Kind Offline Experience
33
Wellness-Focused Flying Experiences
Singapore Airlines Enhances its Ultra-Long-Haul Flight
32
E-Commerce-Friendly Concept Stores
The Batch Shop Aids the Informed Buyer in Online Purchases
31
Affordable European Luxury Brands
Philippe le Bac's Capsules Boast Delicate & Refined Silhouettes
30
Vegan Ice Cream Bars
Magnum Releases a Vegan-Friendly Version of Its Classic & Almond Flavors
29
Straw-Eliminating Initiatives
KFC Hong Kong and Macau Will Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
28
Inaugural Comfort-Focused Menswear
Lolë Launches Its First-Ever Men's Activewear Collection
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Male-Targeted Wine Subscriptions
Bespoke Post's Wine Club is Geared Towards Millennial Men
26
Cryptocurrency-Centric Distilleries
'Circumstance' Uses Blockchain Tech for Spirit Pre-Sales
25
Football-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
C.P. Company & adidas' Reward Their Fan Base's Loyalty
24
Timepiece E-Commerce Platforms
Tissot Watches are Now Readily Available to the Canadian Public
23
Male-Friendly Flower Webshops
'Real Men Buy Flowers' Simplifies the Flower-Buying Process for Men
22
Canadian Cannabis Marketplaces
Lift & Co. Provides Customized and Accessible Information to Users
21
Minimally Branded Coffee Mugs
Starbucks' New Exclusive Line Has a Different Design Approach
20
Ultra-Minimalist Fall Streetwear Collections
KANCO Launches a Sleek and Slouchy Capsule for FW18
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Chocolate-Fusion Creamy Yogurts
Milka Launches a Tasty Back-to-School Snack in Germany
18
Apple Cider Vinegar-Based Tonics
Fire Brew Sells Health Shots in a Whiskey Bottle
17
Food-Funding Accelerators
The 'Chipotle Aluminaries' Project Supports Eco Food Ventures
16
Mental Wellness Pop-Ups
'The Bakery' by Lidl Supports Discussions on Mental Health
15
Scaled-Down Beer Cans
Cass Beer is Now Available in Small Cans for Solitary Drinkers
14
Cruelty-Free Beauty Boxes
'KindLook' Offers Affordable Luxury Products by Subscription Service
13
All-Natural CBD Supplements
Healthspan's Cannabidiol Capsules are Beneficial to Human Wellbeing
12
Modern Meditation Studios
'Habitas' is Coming to Toronto to Support Stress-Free Full-Body Relief
11
Serene Fitness Getaways
Classpass Getaways' Beach, Mountain & Lake Workouts Offer a Quick Escape
10
Snackable Cookie Dough Chunks
Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Will Satisfy Craving on Multiple Accounts
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Personalized Alcohol-Free Fragrances
'Hermetica' Helps to Match Consumers to Their Perfect Scent
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Food Delivery Subscriptions
DoorDash's 'DashPass' Offers Free Delivery on Orders Over $15
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In-Store Cosmetic Procedures
Superdrug is Offering Botox & Filler Services at Its London Flagship
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On-Demand Companionship Services
'Papa' Connects Senior Citizens to "Grandkids on Demand"
5
Sock-Replacing Guarentees
Bombas' "Laundry Back Guarantee" Ensures Buyers Never Have Solo Socks
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Guided Photo-Editing Phone Tutorials
Apple Offers Users Free 30-Minute Photo-Editing Sessions
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Crowdfunding Investor Cryptocurrencies
Aspen Coin Lets Investors Purchase Parts of an Aspen Hotel
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Student Artwork Marketplaces
ArtStartArt Helps to Support Burgeoning Young Creators in University
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Music Streaming Service Podcasts
Spotify is Launching Its Own Branded Podcast, 'Ebb & Flow'
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Youth-Focused Luxury Fashion Platforms
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Music Competition Cafes
Hard Rock and Coca-Cola launch a global artist competition
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Curated Woman-Forward Snacks
Here Here Market Boasts the Female Founders Gourmet Snack Basket
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Summer-Ready Pizzeria Menus
The Latest Mellow Mushroom Menu Update Boasts New Food and Drinks
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Designer Food Collaborations
Biscuiteers and Olivia Rubin Launch Collectible Biscuit Gifts
Menopause Wellness Pop-Up Concepts
Stripes Beauty Ran the Meno Café in the Beginning of October
Global Wellness Condiments
G Hughes Refreshes Zero-Sugar Sauces with Global Flavors
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Men's Personal Care Rebrands
Every Man Jack Transforms Its Brand & Launches the Premium Collection
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Green Tea Pizza Doughs
Pizza Maru Features Menu Items Made with 'Green Tea Well-Being Dough'
Gamified Financial Education Initiatives
TD Bank and the Venture Valley Creators Partner
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Modular Beverage Systems
Bevi's Journey Juice and Joss Shots are Available as a Combo
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Event-Ready Travel Kits
UGREEN Bundles Tracking and Charging Tools for Sports Fans
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Cafe-Inspired Eyewear
MUSE Turns Matcha and Coffee Culture into Wearable Frames
Health-Focused Summer Menu Overhauls
Panera Bread Debuts Market Bowls, Protein-Packed Meals & More
Menopause-Friendly Online Aisles
Ocado Retail and GenM Launched an MTick-Certified Product Range
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Women-Focused Beer Expansions
Hurray's GIRL BEER Receives Funding for Expansion
Wellness Category Expansions
Seed Launches Co-Biotics, Expanding Beyond Probiotics
Summer Snacking Retailer Ranges
ALDI August Finds Embrace LTOs, Protein and Snack Culture
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Private Label Wellness Products
These UNFI Private Label Products Focus on Consumer Preferences
Entrepreneurial Pitch Competitions
ASICS Ventures Introduces Knzen to Support Businesses
Themed Beverage Universes
Dutch Bros Launches Planet Dutch with Cosmic Drink Creations
Experiential Cookie Chains
Insomnia Cookies Combines Desserts With Entertainment Tie-Ins
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Entrepreneurship Adventure Platforms
Lemonade Lab Lets Kid-Run Businesses Accept Tap Payments
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Monthly Donut Menu Updates
The Parlor Doughnuts Rotating Menu Will Offer More Flavor
New Health-Focused Restaurant Menus
Saladworks Debuted a New Menu with Salads, Wraps
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Better-For-You Snack Branding
Unique Snacks Undergoes Another Brand Update
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Radically Transparent Food Models
The Open Food Company Launches a $3M Seed Round
Gas Station Meal Expansions
7-Eleven Enters Fast-Food Territory with Chicken Items
Curated Wine Clubs
Majestic and Saturday Kitchen Pair Exclusive Wines with Chef Recipes
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Customizable Coffee Ordering Apps
7 Brew Launched Its App With 20,000 Drink Combinations
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Flavor-Forward Natural Wines
Wonderwerk Makes Bold, Accessible Wines for Millennials & Gen Z
Spice-Driven QSR Series Menus
The Jack in the Box Hot Ones Menu Doubles Down on Spicy Fare
Female Athlete Wellness Programs
Muse Capital Launched Its Optima Program for Sports Performance
University Startup Pipelines
EpicenterU Helps Students Build Scalable Ventures Across the Delta
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Experiential Wellness Series
The Well Design Summit Debuts a New Soho Experiential Series
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Dairy-Focused Startup Accelerator Programs
California Milk Advisory Board & VentureFuel Partner
Branded Nutrition-Focused Challenges
Fresh Express is Launching the Fresh Start Challenge
Consumer-Driven Bread Products
Flowers Foods Expanded on Two Well-Known Bread Ranges
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Communal Dining Kits
The HelloFresh Supper Club Connects People Over a Shared Meal
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Alcohol-Free CBD Beverage Menus
The Alchemist and TRIP Partnered for Dry January
Customer-Driven Food Innovation Centers
The Kerry Customer Co-Creation Centre is Now Open
Expanded Bread Product Lines
Flowers Foods Launches New Products Under Nature's Own and DKB
Anti-Shrinkflation QSR Initiatives
These Jack in the Box Value Deals Offer Ample Food and Drink
Luxury Hotel Residencies
EDITION and American Express Launch an Exclusive Montauk Cultural Weekend
Online Luxury Lifestyle Shops
Quince Gourmet Food & Wines is Launching in Time for the Holidays
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Women’s Drinks Mentoring Programmes
Wonderworks Launches Wonder Women with Fox in the Well
Regional Discovery Dining
Wine Bar Highlights Lesser-Known Regions Through Monthly Tastings
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Wellness Smoothie Deliveries
Erewhon Launched in NYC, Exclusively Via Uber Eats and Postmates
Human-Centered Marketplace Campaigns
Etsy's Shop Other Jeffs Celebrates Independent Sellers
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Co-Creation Food Labs
Vibrant Ingredients Expands Rapid Prototyping for Food and Beverage Brands
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Galentine’s Hosting Kits
HelloFresh and Betches Media Curated The Galentine’s Dinner Edit
Instant Commerce Dessert Drops
Gopuff Launches Selena Gomez’s Exclusive Ice Cream Bars
Limited Release Selling Tools
Squarespace Launched Its Limited-Release Selling Suite
Startup Discovery Platforms
Rova Bullpost Rewards Users For Supporting Underrated Startups
Curated Pet Subscriptions
Genius Dog's Limited Monthly Boxes Create Moments Between People & Pets
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Festival-Inspired Experiential Retail Concepts
Outcast Clothing Expands Its Le Club Outcast
Delivered Wedding Experiences
Tiff’s Treats Launches a 'Wedding in a Box’ Package
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Online Grocer-Led Cooking Shows
This Waitrose YouTube Series Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Elevated Brunch Menu Refreshes
Sixty Vines Introduced Its New Brunch Menu
Ingredient-Forward Cocktails
After Reimagines Cocktails with Gourmet Ingredients and Bold Flavors
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Flexible Lifestyle Dining Menus
gusto! Adders and Snacks Respond to Consumer Preferences
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Woman-Led Music Events
The Hard Rock x The Coca-Cola Company Women Empower Series is Launching Now
Seasonal Discovery Dining
Kura Sushi launches summer menu items and seasonal sushi selections
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Fresh Meal-Focused Flight Experiences
United Airlines Expands Access to Fresh Meals on Flights
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Inflight Dining Menus
Jetblue Mint Tapped Kent Hospitality Group and More for Its Onboard Menus
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
CPG-Focused Service-For-Equity Models
Crave Ventures Has Formally Commenced Operations
Marketing Resource Directories
Viral Marketing Lab Curates Growth Tools And Resources For Founders
Flexible Meal Delivery Brands
Daily Harvest Launches an Optional Subscription Model for 2026
Tastemaker-Starring Father's Day Campaigns
Psycho Bunny Launches 'This Is Generational Wealth'
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Event-Driven Instant Retail
JD Sports Delivers England Shirts Through Uber Eats Before Kick-Off
Niche Membership Monetization Strategies
Outfit Formulas Launches Paid Membership With Alison Lumb
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences