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
From Student Art Marketplaces to Food-Funding Accelerators:
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Provocative Fully Transparent Fashion
Axel Arigato Teams Up with Samsung for an Alluring Editorial
39
Co-Learning Concept Spaces
'Campfire Campus' Sets Itself Apart as Asia’s First Co-Learning Space
38
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
27
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
19
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
9
Personalized Alcohol-Free Fragrances
'Hermetica' Helps to Match Consumers to Their Perfect Scent
8
Food Delivery Subscriptions
DoorDash's 'DashPass' Offers Free Delivery on Orders Over $15
7
In-Store Cosmetic Procedures
Superdrug is Offering Botox & Filler Services at Its London Flagship
6
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
4
Guided Photo-Editing Phone Tutorials
Apple Offers Users Free 30-Minute Photo-Editing Sessions
3
Crowdfunding Investor Cryptocurrencies
Aspen Coin Lets Investors Purchase Parts of an Aspen Hotel
2
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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Gen X Beauty Campaigns
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Youth-Focused Luxury Fashion Platforms
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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
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Menopause Wellness Pop-Up Concepts
Stripes Beauty Ran the Meno Café in the Beginning of October
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
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
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
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
Menu-Inspired Dorm Decor
Urban Outfitters x Chipotle Created the 'A Little Extra Dorm' Collection
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
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
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
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
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
Health-Focused Summer Menu Overhauls
Panera Bread Debuts Market Bowls, Protein-Packed Meals & More
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Athlete-Launched Men's Personal Care
ONSIDE Was Launched by Jayson Tatum and Collaborators
Limited-Run QSR Releases
Weekly Wingstop Drops Share a Taste of Drop Culture
Designer Food Collaborations
Biscuiteers and Olivia Rubin Launch Collectible Biscuit Gifts
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
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Wellness Category Expansions
Seed Launches Co-Biotics, Expanding Beyond Probiotics
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Private Label Wellness Products
These UNFI Private Label Products Focus on Consumer Preferences
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
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
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
New Health-Focused Restaurant Menus
Saladworks Debuted a New Menu with Salads, Wraps
Virtual Student Snack Stores
Fizz and Gopuff Partnered to Offer Quick Access to Snacks and More
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
Cafe-Inspired Eyewear
MUSE Turns Matcha and Coffee Culture into Wearable Frames
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Chef-Crafted Vegetable Blends
Diane von Furstenberg Launches OKO
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
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
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Flavor-Forward Natural Wines
Wonderwerk Makes Bold, Accessible Wines for Millennials & Gen Z
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
Gourmet Autumnal Menus
Paris Baguette Unveiled its 2025 Fall Menu Featuring Pumpkin and Biscoff
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Dairy-Focused Startup Accelerator Programs
California Milk Advisory Board & VentureFuel Partner
Music Festival-Themed Cannabis Drinks
Woodstock Goods is Launching Hemp-Derived Drinks
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Content-First Shopping Experiences
Gopuff and SpaceXAI Launched Go, a Personal Shopping Genius
Regional Discovery Dining
Wine Bar Highlights Lesser-Known Regions Through Monthly Tastings
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
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
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Communal Dining Kits
The HelloFresh Supper Club Connects People Over a Shared Meal
Monthly Donut Menu Updates
The Parlor Doughnuts Rotating Menu Will Offer More Flavor
Human-Centered Marketplace Campaigns
Etsy's Shop Other Jeffs Celebrates Independent Sellers
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
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Online Luxury Lifestyle Shops
Quince Gourmet Food & Wines is Launching in Time for the Holidays
Luxury Culinary Cruise Experiences
Seabourn Offers Refreshed Menus Across Its Luxury Fleet
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
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
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Galentine’s Hosting Kits
HelloFresh and Betches Media Curated The Galentine’s Dinner Edit
Feel-Good Wellness Juices
The New Nékter Juice Bar Lineup Makes Wellness Approachable & Flexible
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
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
Online Grocer-Led Cooking Shows
This Waitrose YouTube Series Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
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
Elevated Brunch Menu Refreshes
Sixty Vines Introduced Its New Brunch Menu
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Tastemaker-Starring Father's Day Campaigns
Psycho Bunny Launches 'This Is Generational Wealth'
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
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
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
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
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Inflight Dining Menus
Jetblue Mint Tapped Kent Hospitality Group and More for Its Onboard Menus
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
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
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
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Niche Membership Monetization Strategies
Outfit Formulas Launches Paid Membership With Alison Lumb
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Startup Essentials Bundles
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