Category
Business
Assisted Conversion
Trend cluster
Category
Instantaneous
Chore
On-demand services run errands for busy consumers.
3.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Instantaneous Chore trend?
Instantaneous Chore: For consumers who are either too busy or otherwise inconvenienced every time they need to run an errand, there are a multitude of on-demand apps sprouting up to fulfill these niche needs. Saving consumers time, energy and even worry about potentially forgetting something, instant deliveries and services mean consumers don’t have to run out on their lunch breaks to get their laundry done or make a special trip for gas or milk. In a culture where the phrase "there's an app for that" increasingly rings true, instant gratification and hyper-convenience reign supreme.
Trend themes
Themes within the Instantaneous Chore trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Rapid On-Demand Services
The rise of on-demand services has seen an explosion of delivery apps, offering customers the ability to have anything from groceries to laundry completed quickly and effortlessly.
02
Digitized Maintenance Marketplace
Companies like ResQ are revolutionizing the way maintenance professionals find work by providing a platform for businesses to instantly connect with qualified technicians in their local area.
03
Blurring of Business Lines
Businesses are increasingly merging to form new innovative services, such as the Whole Foods and Amazon partnership which now allows for lightning-fast Whole Foods deliveries through Amazon Prime.
Industry implications
What the Instantaneous Chore trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Delivery Services
Delivery services, from transportation to groceries, are now more efficient than ever thanks to the rise of on-demand options offering rapid service and personalized convenience.
For
Maintenance Industries
The maintenance industry is set to be disrupted by innovative technologies like ResQ, digitized marketplaces that connect businesses with local service providers to streamline repairs and maintenance.
For
Retail Industry
The retail industry is potentially up for a wave of mergers, acquisitions and radical new solutions as established businesses attempt to adapt to the rapid growth of digital competition, such as Amazon and Whole Foods.
Workshop question
What inconveniences does your consumer face and how can your product/service solve for those needs?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Instantaneous Chore
Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 52%, freshness 8%.
Popularity53%
Activity52%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Instantaneous Chore trend
7 featured examples from Jan 29, 2016 to Feb 12, 2018CategoryBusiness
On-Demand Maintenance Apps
'ResQ' is a Digitized Maintenance Marketplace for Restaurant Repairs
ResQ's on-demand maintenance services cater to the needs of the restaurant industry, with potential to expand to other food and hospitality services.
CategoryBusiness
On-Demand Laundry Services
Mulberry's Laundry Offers Service in Minnesota and the Bay Area
The laundry industry has an opportunity to adopt on-demand, in-house staffing models like Mulberry's Laundry to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.
CategoryTech
Errand-Outsourcing Apps
This Task App Lets Students Post Paid Tasks For Other Students to Claim
The emergence of Taskloop-like platforms represents a disruptive force in the on-demand labor market, potentially challenging more traditional service providers by offering a low…
CategoryAutos
On-Demand Fuel Services
Booster Fuels Fills Your Car Up Without the Trip to the Gas Station
On-demand fuel services are disrupting traditional gas station models in the transportation industry, providing more convenient and flexible options for refueling vehicles.
CategoryLifestyle
On-Demand Grocery Services
Postmates 'Fresh' Offers a Convenient New Way to Order Groceries
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the e-commerce industry by incorporating on-demand grocery services that offer curated high-quality products and fast delivery.
CategoryFashion
On-Demand Razor Subscriptions
'Gillette On Demand' Offers a Quick Razor Delivery Service
Razor manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of on-demand razor subscriptions by creating innovative subscription models and enhancing delivery services.
CategoryBusiness
Rapid Grocery Deliveries
Whole Foods Grocery Delivery is Now Handled Through Amazon Prime
With the recent acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon, businesses in the grocery retail industry can explore new opportunities for partnerships and innovative delivery models in or…
