The September 2020 new ventures list spotlights the ways in which some businesses are morphing, changing direction, or adding a new complimentary service to their roster of offerings. While some examples in this list are a direct result of the strain that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on small and medium-sized businesses, forcing them to adapt, others are strategically planned activations that simply elevate the brand.
Starbucks Japan, for example, opened the doors of its "full and proper co-working space" on July 30th, marking the transition from a coffee shop where people come to work on laptops to a coffee shop that places focus on better supporting the needs of these customers.
Returnity, on the other hand, is making strides in developing the next-gen of sustainable packaging with its ground-breaking collaboration with Polygiene.
Top 30 New Ventures Trends in September
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Mobile-First Restaurant Concepts
Taco Bell Go Mobile Focuses on Smart Tech & Dual Drive-Thru Lanes
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Ground-Breaking Antimicrobial Packaging
Returnity and Polygiene Offer Timely Shipping Innovations
28
Restaurant Co-Working Spaces
CoWorkanagan Opened a New Location at Basil & Mint in Kelowna
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In-Cafe Co-Working Spaces
Starbucks Japan is Introducing a "Full and Proper Co-Working Space"
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Digital Sweets-Focused Festivals
Dessert Goals Restructures Its Event Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak
25
Virtual Lipstick Labs
Lip Lab At Home Helps People Create Custom Lipsticks with an Expert
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E-Commerce Loyalty Program Launches
Stop & Shop Updated Its Stop & Shop Go Rewards Program
23
Co-Working Brewery Spaces
Optimism Brewing Introduces Some New Features During COVID-19
22
DIY Startup Platforms
The I MAKE DIY Platform Received Funding to Enhance Its Marketplace
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Nutrition-Focused Mobile Platforms
Nestlé is Collaborating with the With/n Healthy Eating Platform
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Plant-Based Inclusive Skincare Lines
Melanin60 Skincare Boasts Solutions for All Skin Types
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Inaugural Back-to-School Tween Collections
Old Navy Partners with Popsugar for a Clothing Capsule
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Natural Plant-Based Shampoo Bars
Each & Every Expands into Haircare with a Universal Shampoo Bar
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Self-Storage Startup Launches
OpenUnit Brings Technological Integration into the Storage Market
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Robotically Enhanced Packaging Solutions
The IRB 390 FlexPacker™ is Expected to Launch Late 2020
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Wedding Registry Platforms
The Knot Launched a New Wedding Registry Store with Accompanying App
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AI-Powered E-Commerce Descriptions
Hypotenuse AI Can Automate the Copywriting Proceeds for Sellers
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Antiseptic Hand Cleansers
Province Apothecary Launches a Luxe Limited Edition Hand Sanitizer
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Unlimited Micromobility Subscriptions
Lyft is Testing Unlimited Citi Bike Access for Subscribers
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Dedicated Fragrance Facility Openings
Firmenich Opened a Fine Fragrance Atelier in Brazil
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QSR Mask Policies
McDonald's Will Introduce a New Mask Policy to Protect Staff and Customers
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Nutritious Dairy Alternatives
Nestlé Debuted a New Line of Plant-Based and Lactose-Free Products
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Collaborative Womenswear Fragrance Launches
Puig and Rapsodia Released a Fragrance in Argentina
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Digital Storefront Launches
DoorDash Launched the DashMart Delivery Service in Eight Cities
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In-Article Shopping Platforms
BuzzFeed Partnered with Bonsai on Shoppable Reading Experiences
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Curated Back-to-School Shopping Programs
PREIT's Small Surprises Features Stylist-Picked Goods
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Invite-Only Cashback Shopping Apps
Kickback Pays Users to Earn Cash on All Purchases
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Celebrity Global Makeup Ambassadors
SHISEIDO Signs Actress and Artist Hunter Schafer
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Cidery-Owned Casual Restaurants
Austin Eastciders Opened a New Restaurant in South Austin
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Regional Online Pharmacy Launches
Amazon is Creating an Online Pharmacy Service in In Bangalore
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Pastel-Hued Springtime Cafe Products
The Starbucks Japan Sakura Collection Has Been Updated
Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Nescafé Harajuku Will Launch Giraffenap Pods for Quick Naps
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
Coffee Shop Grab Bags
Starbucks Japan’s New Year’s Lucky Bag Has Offically Dropped
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Proprietary Drink-Making Systems
Starbucks is Implementing a New 'Siren System' for Drink Making
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Cola-Infused Frappuccinos
The Starbucks Cola Frappuccino is a Sweet, Retro-Style Refreshment
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Cafe NFT Loyalty Rewards
Starbucks Odyssey Lets Customers Collect NFTs
Cold Brew Coffee Rebrands
'Robot Foods' Redesigned Cold Brew Packaging for FITCH with 'Here&Now'
Artistic QSR Merch
Starbucks Unveils New Collection in Collaboration with Artist Tim Singleton
Recyclable Coffee Packagings
'Tanuii Coffee' Redesigned its Packaging with Paper-Based Pouches
Digital Co-Working Spaces
FLOWN's "Flocks" Support Productive Deep Work Sessions
Micro Workplace Cafe Concepts
Moments by Lavazza Professional Offers Hassle-Free Refreshments
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
QSR Cafe-Themed Luxe Bags
PORTER and Starbucks Join Forces on a Collection of Premium Bags
Functional Everday Cold Brews
Bizzi is a New Holistic Beverage Delivering Caffeine and Collagen
Breakup-Themed Donation Pop-ups
Bumble Launches 'Ex-Boxes' Pop-ups for a Fresh Start
Fall-Centric Contemporary Streetwear
Universal Works Presents its New Seasonal Range for FW22
Seasonal Transition Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Japan Go Beyond Drinks Come in Two Options
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Sustainable Shoe-Trading Platforms
New Balance Joins the Resale Space with 'Reconsidered'
Extra-Creamy Festive Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan 2023 Holiday Menu is Indulgent
Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
High-Fashion Workwear Runways
sacai Spotlights a Few High Fashion Collaborations for FW23
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Minimalist Collaboration Coffee Carriers
Starbucks x fragment Design Collection Has Two Sizes
Pared-Back Coffee Interiors
Keiji Ashizawa Has Ccreted a Minimalist Blue Bottle Coffee Shop
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories
Oakywood Updates Workspaces with Wooden Eco Designs
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Rental Housing Start-Ups
Adam Neumann Announced His New Project Called Flow
Rebellious Coffee Brands
Rare Breed Coffee Experiments with Bold Flavor Combinations
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Premium Nootropic Coffees
Pressed Juicery Debuts New Nootropic Coffees and Matcha Collection
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Y2K-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
New Balance Unveils the Refined Future Pack of 2002R Shoes
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Cartoon-Themed Cafe Collections
The Starbucks x Snoopy Collection is Launching in Japan
Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
Chamberlain Coffee Launches Environmentally Friendly Coffee Pods
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Mushroom-Enhanced Coffee Collections
Wunderground Boasts a Slew of Functional Mushroom Coffees
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids
'Equal Parts' Opens Down the Road From its Sister Restaurant
Reusable Bag Retailer Programs
Closed Loop Partners is Managing a Reusable Bag Pilot for Retailers
Coffee-Focused Apparel Collections
Only NY Taps Blank Street Coffee for an Apparel Release
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Cozy Fall-Centric Streetwear
Café Mountain Presents its new Collection for the FW23 Season
Eco-Friendly Coffee Brands
'Zenbunni' Sources its Coffee Beans from Biodynamic Farms
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Patterned Fall-Ready Techwear
NemeN Launches the From JAVA to Java Collection for FW22
Office Locker Systems
Pair Continues to Innovate for the Post-Covid Office Environment
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Coastal-Themed Fall Streetwear
Banks Journal Presents its Latest Designs for the FW22 Season
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
NYC-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Quatersnacks Joined Forces with Carhartt WIP on a Collection
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Blockchain Loyalty Programs
Starbucks Debuts its Blockchain-Based Loyalty Program for Beta Testers
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Ready-to-Drink Wellness Coffees
These Rokit Health Coffees are Conveniently Canned
Transitional Spring Office Apparel
sacai Launches its New SS23 Collection of Hybrid Officewear
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Expansive Outdoor-Focused Collections
NEIGHBORHOOD Taps IO and KANDYTOWN for an Everyday Capsule
Functional Coffee Subscription Services
Zend Coffee is Offering Easy Access to Premium Beans
Collaborative Vintage Buying-In Services
Weekday and Beyond Retro Join Forces on Archive Pieces
Plant-Based Cold Brew Lattes
Chamberlain Coffee is Introducing Ready-to-Drink Beverages by the Can
Luxury Retail Expansions
WHEAT Opens First Martha’s Vineyard Store & Coffee Shop
Eight-Month Design Residency Programs
Colony Seeks to Nurture Emerging Design Talent
Preppy Collaborative Retail Capsules
JW Anderson and Uniqlo Continue Their Ongoing Collaboration
Energizing Adaptogenic Drinks
Taika's Adaptogen-Infused Coffee Inspires Focus & Creativity
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Newly Renovated Fashion Stores
NEIGHBORHOOD Recently Re-Opened Its Shibuya Flagship Store
Ecommerce Returns Programs
Loop Launches an App to Help Shopify Merchants Optimize Returns
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Sustainable Technical Fashion
Napajiri Launches the Be Out There Capsule for the FW22 Season
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Boxer-Backed Coffeeshop Expansions
Tyson 2.0 Launches First Branded Coffeeshop in Amsterdam
Creatively Repaired Garment Collections
TOAST Emphasizes Sustainability in New Capsule
Public Investment Opportunities
Steeped Coffee Offers a Unique Investment Opportunity
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Wellness-Themed Rental Pop-Ups
Wander Partners with Good Pharma to Showcase its Offerings
Brewery-Backed Dog Merchandise
BrewDog Launches a Dog Collection for International Dog Day
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Retail Accessibility Frameworks
Starbucks Has Unveiled the Inclusive Spaces Framework
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Cold Brew Coffee Expansions
Kommunity Brew Signs 25-Store Deal With Coles
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Eco-Friendly Meal Kit Initiatives
Blue Apron and Planet FWD Have Partnered for a Net-Zero Goal
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
Hispanic-Focused Business Opportunities
PepsiCo Unveils the Newest Greenhouse Accelerator Program
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Remote Work Initiatives
'Red Hat' CPO Announced that Its Employees will Not Return to Office
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Sustainable Service Industry Toolkits
RECOUP Has Launched a New 'Bring it Back' Toolkit with PECT
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Limited Store-Opening Apparel
Union Joins Wasted Youth on a New Celebratory Collection
Nomadic Professional Handbooks
The Nomads’ Handbook for Co-working Spaces is Extensive
Warehouse Service Partnerships
SoftBank Debuts 'GreenBox' in Partnership With AI Company Symbotic
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers