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Top 80 Luxury Trends in June
Top 80 Luxury Trends in June
From Ultra-Luxe Electric Hypercars to Opulent Yacht-Ready Pool Tables
The June 2021 luxury trends cover many different industries, showcasing innovative ways that companies are creating premium experiences for consumers. Brands are tapping into factors that elevate... MORE
Top 45 Retail Trends in June
Top 45 Retail Trends in June
From Immersive AR Try-Ons to Ultra-Fast Grocery Deliveries
The top June 2021 retail innovations put a focus on speedy deliveries, spotlighting small businesses and independent creators, as well as next-gen store designs that consider the needs of post-... MORE
Top 100 Business Trends in June
Top 100 Business Trends in June
From Swiping Try-on Apps to AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
From swiping try-on apps to AI-powered drive-thrus, the June 2021 business trends depict the latest retail, market, and product innovations. As technology continues to develop exponentially, we see... MORE
POS Solution Boxes
POS Solution Boxes
Visa's Tap to Phone Turns Phones Into POS Devices
Visa unveiled its Tap to Phone solution in January 2020 and the commerce in a box initiative is now helping to support small businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles and Miami. As Visa... MORE
Nurturing Nutritional Drinks
Nurturing Nutritional Drinks
Nourish Drinks Offer All-Natural and Nutritious Meal Replacements
The Nourish Drinks, developed by respected chef and dietician Jane Clarke, provide nurturing nutrition to those who have a hard time eating full meals. The Nourish Drinks were designed to help... MORE
Eco-Conscious L-Shaped Packaging
Eco-Conscious L-Shaped Packaging
Sony is Cutting Carbon Costs by Employing Cutting-Edge Packaging
As part of Sony’s ‘Road to Zero’ sustainability efforts, the electronics and entertainment company announced its deployment of L-shaped packaging for the Sony Sound Bar range.... MORE
Digital Vaccination Retail Initiatives
Digital Vaccination Retail Initiatives
Walmart is Offering Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Records
Walmart has announced that it will be offering pharmacy account holders with access to a digital COVID-19 vaccine record to help them keep a copy on their smartphone for easy access. The initiative... MORE
Non-Binary Style Shops
Non-Binary Style Shops
The Afterpay GenderFree Shop Encourages Purchases to Support Expression
Afterpay GenderFree is a new shop that launched during Pride Month to offer a new way to shop. Unlike many stores that are segmented with categories for men and women, this one encourages shoppers... MORE
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Artificial intelligence is used to make delivery processes more efficient
Trend - AI-enhanced delivery systems are on the rise as businesses look for tech to make operations cheaper and more efficient. Robotic delivery systems and AI-operated fulfillment centers all work to prioritize cost and time-based efficiency.
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Autonomous Robot Delivery Startups
Autonomous Robot Delivery Startups
Cartken is an Autonomous Delivery Company Focusing on Low-Costs
Some of the engineers that were involved with BookBot, have branched off to start a new robot delivery startup company, named Cartken. The robot delivery startup will look to provide the consumer... MORE
Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Attabotics Offers AI-Driven 3D Robotic Supply Chain Solutions
Attabotics, a Calgary-based inventory management company, provides scalable robotic supply chain solutions using AI technology. The tech company, which makes inventory management more efficient... MORE
Robot-Powered Delivery Centers
Robot-Powered Delivery Centers
Kroger is Rolling Out an Ocado-Powered Customer Fulfilment Centre
Kroger has announced that it will be launching a Customer Fulfillment Centre (CFC) in the US that will make use of technology developed by delivery service Ocado. The launch follows on an exclusive... MORE
Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
The GoKea Logistics Platform Uses Technology to Optimize Delivery
The GoKea logistics platform uses AI technology to offer hyperlocal logistics services to businesses in India. The digital platform caters specifically to the Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bangalore areas... MORE
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Top 30 Market Trends in June
Top 30 Market Trends in June
From Same Day Retail Deliveries to Eco-Friendly E-Commerce Packaging
As the global market becomes more interconnected, the May 2021 market trends highlight e-commerce innovations and smart products for niche demographics. Given the in-person limitations of the... MORE
Retail Revival Announcements
Retail Revival Announcements
Glossier Announced That the DTC Brand Will Get New Retail Locations
Glossier, the DTC brand, announced that it will step back into the world of brick-and-mortar retail with three new stories this year. The announcement was made by Emily Weiss, the Glossier Chief... MORE
Intuitive Freelancer Finance Apps
Intuitive Freelancer Finance Apps
The 'Lance' Freelancer Banking App Automatically Allocates Funds
The ‘Lance’ freelancer banking app takes a different approach to banking for professionals looking to maximize their efficiency when it comes to their specific needs. The app works by... MORE
Top 25 Interactive Marketing Trends in June
Top 25 Interactive Marketing Trends in June
From Life-Size Board Games to Food Waste AR Apps
The top June 2021 interactive ideas encompass everything from branded sleep spas to global museum events that inspire people to get a taste of art and culture, virtually. To engage consumers,... MORE
Versatile Connected Drink Machines
Versatile Connected Drink Machines
The IBD Bold 30i Beverage Dispenser Offers IoT Connectivity
The IBD Bold 30i beverage dispenser is a new machine from Lancer Worldwide to provide retailers with a way to expand on their drink merchandising. The drink machine boasts a sleek design along with... MORE
Automated Grocery Stores
Automated Grocery Stores
The Full-Size Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Has Just Walk-Out Technology
Amazon recently opened the doors to its first full-size grocery store and it integrates Just Walk Out technology to support seamless shopping experiences. The location at the Factoria Square Mall in... MORE
Last-Mile Technology Deals
Last-Mile Technology Deals
Fedex and Nuro Entered into a Multi-Year Autonomous Vehicles Agreement
FedEx announced a deal with Nuro to bolster its last-mile technology with a multi-year and multi-phase agreement, that will have Nuro test autonomous delivery vehicles. Testing for the last-mile... MORE
Fulfillment Platform Funding
Fulfillment Platform Funding
Bringg Recently Raised $100 Million in Series E Funding
Bringg, a new delivery and fulfillment platform, recently raised $100 million in Series E funding, bringing the company’s valuation to $1 billion. The new funding was led by Insight Partners... MORE
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Car-Branded Luxury Fashion Collections
Ferrari Launched its First Fashion Collection: Genesis 2021
Popular sportscar brand Ferrari launched its first in-house luxury fashion collection called Genesis 2021. The capsule draws on the talents of Rocco Iannone who previously designed for brands like... MORE
Healthy Plant-Based Snacks
Healthy Plant-Based Snacks
The BitesWeLove Crunchy Peas Healthily Satisfy Snack Cravings
The BitesWeLove Crunchy Peas, created by the Dutch-based food brand BitesWeLove, bring together plant-based ingredients with crunchy snacks for a healthy, crave-worthy product. The healthy snack... MORE
Same-Day French Delivery Services
Same-Day French Delivery Services
Instacart Launches in Quebec in Partnership with Costco
Instacart launches in Quebec to offer shoppers its first French-language experience. The same-day delivery service is now available in all 10 Canadian provinces, thanks to its expansion across... MORE
Floridian Customer Fulfilment Centers
Floridian Customer Fulfilment Centers
Kroger Delivery and Ocado Technology Launch a CFC in Florida
Situated in Groveland, Florida, Kroger Delivery launches a customer fulfillment center (CFC) powered by Ocado technology. This marks Kroger’s first step into the Florida market. Its new e-... MORE
Branded Virtual Shopping Events
Branded Virtual Shopping Events
Bayview Village Debut a Live Virtual Shopping Event, Covet & Click
Bayview Village, “Canada’s most prestigious shopping center and a leader in offering innovative retail experiences,” recently announced the launch of its first-ever live virtual... MORE
Digital Retail Investments
Digital Retail Investments
Neiman Marcus Group Acquires Stylyze to Bolster Digital Capabilities
Neiman Marcus Group announced various digital tech investments totalling $500 million over the course of the next three years and will include the acquisition of a cloud-based software-as-a-service... MORE
Eco-Friendly Tech Shops
Eco-Friendly Tech Shops
The Google Store NYC Features Cork & Recycled Materials
Google recently opened the doors to its first physical retail space and the Google Store NYC’s design by architecture studio Reddymade incorporates sustainable elements. The Google Store... MORE
Luxe Tourist Attraction Hotels
Luxe Tourist Attraction Hotels
The Le Grand Contrôle Hotel Gets Access to the Palace of Versailles
The AIRELLES hotel group launched its latest luxury accommodation, the Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle, which gets exclusive access to the Palace of Versailles. The luxury hotel is... MORE