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
Canadian Cannabis Marketplaces
Lift & Co. Provides Customized and Accessible Information to Users
22
Male-Friendly Flower Webshops
'Real Men Buy Flowers' Simplifies the Flower-Buying Process for Men
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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Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
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Curated Woman-Forward Snacks
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Experiential Convenience Stores
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Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
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Menopause Wellness Pop-Up Concepts
Stripes Beauty Ran the Meno Café in the Beginning of October
Cold-Pressed Wellness Juices
Pressed Juicery Launches the New Sparkling Wellness Refreshers
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
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
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
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
Convenience-Focused Meal Expansions
Ben’s Original™ Debuts Single-Serve Rice Cups and Street Food
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
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
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
Father's Day-Focused Whiskey Subscriptions
Flaviar is Elevating Whiskey Gifting This Father's Day
Floral-Inspired Spring Menus
Peet's Coffee Revealed Its Limited-Time 2026 Spring Menu
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Limited-Run QSR Releases
Weekly Wingstop Drops Share a Taste of Drop Culture
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
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Women-Focused Beer Expansions
Hurray's GIRL BEER Receives Funding for Expansion
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Wellness Category Expansions
Seed Launches Co-Biotics, Expanding Beyond Probiotics
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Cookie-Enhanced Airline Menus
The Cookie Department Partners with United Airlines
Private Label Wellness Products
These UNFI Private Label Products Focus on Consumer Preferences
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Cannabis Product Expansions
Canopy Growth Unveils Targeted Product Launch for Canadian Customers
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Restaurant-to-Retail Expansions
Little Sesame Secured $8.5M to Scale Its Manufacturing Operations
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
Modular Beverage Systems
Bevi's Journey Juice and Joss Shots are Available as a Combo
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Better-For-You Snack Branding
Unique Snacks Undergoes Another Brand Update
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Summer-Ready Pizzeria Menus
The Latest Mellow Mushroom Menu Update Boasts New Food and Drinks
Chef-Crafted Vegetable Blends
Diane von Furstenberg Launches OKO
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Redefining Modern Wellness Campaigns
Beyond Yoga Introduced 'Beyond Seek' Featuring Issa Rae
Flavor-Forward Natural Wines
Wonderwerk Makes Bold, Accessible Wines for Millennials & Gen Z
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
Colorful Superfood Menus
Oola Bowls Launched a Vibrant Functional Menu for All Ages
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
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
Female-Founded Spirit Brands
Willöe Gin Combines Botanical Innovation with Inclusive Branding
Female Athlete Wellness Programs
Muse Capital Launched Its Optima Program for Sports Performance
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Unique Co-Designed Capsules
Etsy Partners With WNBA Players for The 'Icon Collection'
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
Music Festival-Themed Cannabis Drinks
Woodstock Goods is Launching Hemp-Derived Drinks
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Consumer-Driven Juice Bar Menus
The Latest Clean Juice Menu Focuses on Nutrition and Flavor
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Partnerships
Momentum Brewery Partners with Liquid Opportunities
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
Trading-Focused Marketing Initiatives
Exness Debuts an Ambitious Global Marketing Initiative
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
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
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
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
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Women’s Drinks Mentoring Programmes
Wonderworks Launches Wonder Women with Fox in the Well
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Wellness Smoothie Deliveries
Erewhon Launched in NYC, Exclusively Via Uber Eats and Postmates
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
At-Home Smoothie Kits
Better Blend Expands into Direct-To-Consumer with Blendbox
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Startup Discovery Hubs
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Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
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Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
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Galentine’s Hosting Kits
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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
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Delivered Wedding Experiences
Tiff’s Treats Launches a 'Wedding in a Box’ Package
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
Balanced Venture Bets
Nexus Venture Partners Splits $700M Fund Between AI and India Startups
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
Blueberry Acceleration Programs
USHBC Unveils the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Program
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
Elevated Brunch Menu Refreshes
Sixty Vines Introduced Its New Brunch Menu
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Authentic NYC Bakery Items
The Latest New York Bakery Co. Products Come in Two Options
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
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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
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Plant-Based Wellness Digital Storefronts
The Sisters of the Valley Debuts a New Digital Storefront
Regional Innovation Funds
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