Top 100 Business Trends for 2022

From Experiential Beauty Stores to Live E-Commerce Platforms

— January 8, 2022 — Business
From experiential beauty stores to live e-commerce platforms, the 2022 business trends underscore how brands are meeting consumer needs with cutting-edge innovations and leading solutions.

One notable example comes from McDonald's. The brand recently announced the launch of solar-powered restaurants, helping to mitigate the environmental impacts of the facilities. Increasingly, as consumers become more aware of the potential consequences of climate change, they are turning to brands more than themselves in order to make positive changes.

Another intriguing example from the 2022 business trends is from Voo Store. The Berlin-based retailer recently took to the controversial content platform, OnlyFans to post its marketing content since its attempts on Instagram were getting reported for showing too much skin exposure, pubic hair, and so on.

For more business inovations in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter’s 2022 Trend Report.
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Simplified Investing Apps
Simplified Investing Apps
Grifin Was Designed as an Investing Apps for First Timers
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Disinfecting Retail Robots
Disinfecting Retail Robots
The Badger UV Disinfect Robot Boosts Store Cleanliness
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Musically Driven Custom Designs
Musically Driven Custom Designs
Moonlight Designs TO Solidifies Music with Custom Designs
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Smart AI Packaging
Smart AI Packaging
Illing Company Inc. Seeks to Expand the Packaging Vision of Its Clients
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Text-Based Therapy Apps
Text-Based Therapy Apps
K Health Expands into the Mental Health Space by Acquiring Trusst
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Multi-Sensory Wellness Labs
Multi-Sensory Wellness Labs
Comvita Uses All the Senses to Shape Visitors' Experience of Honey
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Self-Checkout Shopping Carts
Self-Checkout Shopping Carts
Kroger's KroGo Smart Shopping Cart Provides a Seamless Experience
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Health-Focused Vegan Drive-Thrus
Health-Focused Vegan Drive-Thrus
Chef Matthew Kenney’s Launches New Vegan Drive-thru 'VEG’D'
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Small Business Shop Windows
Small Business Shop Windows
Westfield's Side Hustle Heroes Initiative Spotlights New Businesses
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On-Demand Modular Marketplaces
On-Demand Modular Marketplaces
The Locket is Stocked with a Mix of Snacks, Meals and Brand Goods
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Space-Saving Retail Coffee Makers
Space-Saving Retail Coffee Makers
The G4 GemX Narrow IntelliFresh Coffee Brewing System is Compact
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Contactless Product Testers
Contactless Product Testers
GK Concept's Dropper Provides Touch-Free Testing Experiences In-Store
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Convenience Store Accommodations
Convenience Store Accommodations
7-Eleven and Airbnb are Opening a New Luxury Store to the Public
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Foldable Smartphone Concepts
Foldable Smartphone Concepts
Apple is Likely to Launch a Foldable iPhone with a Flexible Display
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Nurturing Nutritional Drinks
Nurturing Nutritional Drinks
Nourish Drinks Offer All-Natural and Nutritious Meal Replacements
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Blockchain-Based Metaverse Casinos
Blockchain-Based Metaverse Casinos
Atari Set to Launch Interactive Crypto Arcade in Decentraland
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High-Tech Cannabis Dispensers
High-Tech Cannabis Dispensers
The Wellness Pantry Uses Blockchain Tech for Age Verification
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Immersive AR Try-Ons
Immersive AR Try-Ons
Snapchat is Introducing Try-On Experiences with Fashion Partners
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Vibrant Inclusive Fashion Collaborations
Vibrant Inclusive Fashion Collaborations
Target's Designer Dress Collection is Flowy and Floral
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The Post-Pandemic Future of Retail
The Post-Pandemic Future of Retail
Retail Innovation in 2022
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Streetwear-Branded NFTs
Streetwear-Branded NFTs
Champion Athleticwear and Tafi Create NFTs and Avatar Content for Samsung
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Cozy Online Wellness Boutiques
Cozy Online Wellness Boutiques
The Hygge Shop from Skagen Enhances Homes with Cozy Housewares
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Eco-Conscious Coffee Accessories
Eco-Conscious Coffee Accessories
Starbucks Japan Launched its 'Greener Series' Collection
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Industrial Plywood Shoe Displays
Industrial Plywood Shoe Displays
Vans New Seoul Store Pays Homage to a Modern Art Exhibition
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Food Delivery Scooter Designs
Food Delivery Scooter Designs
The Conceptual Canoo Scoot Imagines a Strategic Partnership
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Height-Adjustable High Heels
Height-Adjustable High Heels
The Elegant Trilly Shoes Can Be Set at Three Different Heights
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Uniquely Personalizable Vehicles
Uniquely Personalizable Vehicles
The 2022 'Range Rover SV' Allows for Extensive Customization
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Immersive Art-Focused Retail Stores
Immersive Art-Focused Retail Stores
ECCO Has Launched One-Of-A-Kind Flagship Store in Shanghai
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Powerful High-Performance Racing Drones
Powerful High-Performance Racing Drones
The Airspeeder Mk3 Paves the Way for a New Form of Racing
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Virtual Sneaker Showrooms
Virtual Sneaker Showrooms
Neiman Marcus and Hypebeast Collaborated on a Shoppable Virtual Space
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Automated Dark Stores
Automated Dark Stores
Cache Creates & Operates Convenience Stores on Doordash and Ubereats
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5G-Powered Autonomous Stores
5G-Powered Autonomous Stores
AiFi and Verizon Created a Next-Gen Convenience Store
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Mood-Themed Virtual Shops
Mood-Themed Virtual Shops
Verishop Mini Offers a Curated Shopping Experience Within Snapchat
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Eco-Friendly Tech Shops
Eco-Friendly Tech Shops
The Google Store NYC Features Cork & Recycled Materials
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In-Person NFT Art Exhibitions
In-Person NFT Art Exhibitions
NFT BZL is Showcasing Physical & Digital Artwork at its NFT Gallery
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Modular Home Designs
Modular Home Designs
BJ Segal Redefines Architecture by Rejecting Bespoke Designs
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Sustainable Packaging Alternatives
Sustainable Packaging Alternatives
L'Occitane Introduces In-Store Product Refills
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DTC Water Cubes
DTC Water Cubes
waterdrop, the European Microdrink Brand, Just Launched in the United States
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Celebrity Shapewear Pop-Ups
Celebrity Shapewear Pop-Ups
The SKIMS Pop-Up in Paris Features Chunky, Glossy Display Units
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Storytelling Wine Displays
Storytelling Wine Displays
Looma's Education Platform Helps Customers Make Informed Choices
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Psychedelic DMT Retreats
Psychedelic DMT Retreats
Psychedelics Company Silo Wellness To Open 5-MeO-DMT Retreats in Jamaica
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Collectible Digital Sneaker Artworks
Collectible Digital Sneaker Artworks
Rare Shoe Designs the Inaugural Series of NFT Sneaker Art
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Double-Protein QSR Promotions
Double-Protein QSR Promotions
The Subway 'Go Pro' Option Doubles the Meat for Just $2
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Grow-Your-Own Human Meat
Grow-Your-Own Human Meat
Ouroboros Steak is Offering a Rather Unusual Dining Experience
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Self-Driving Retail Vehicles
Self-Driving Retail Vehicles
Robomart Brings Goods to Consumers When Prompted via an App
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Luxury Restaurant Membership Programs
Luxury Restaurant Membership Programs
Quince & Co. Presents a New Restaurant Business Model
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Blockchain-Powered Virtual Worlds
Blockchain-Powered Virtual Worlds
Cryptovoxels is a User-Owned Virtual World and You Can Buy Land
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Virtual Luxury Fashion Flagships
Virtual Luxury Fashion Flagships
Burberry & Elle Digital Japan Opened a Virtual Flagship Store
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Exclusive Art-Covered Credit Cards
Exclusive Art-Covered Credit Cards
The American Express Centurion Art Cards are Eye-Catching
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Suspended Display Plant Shops
Suspended Display Plant Shops
The REN Flagship Plant Store Elevates Greenery to the Optimal Spot
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Highly Immersive Phygital Malls
Highly Immersive Phygital Malls
JD.com Has Launched a Massive Interactive Mall in China
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Live E-Commerce Platforms
Live E-Commerce Platforms
A Live Streaming E-Commerce Platform Named Whatnot Raised $20 Million
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Unlimited Coffee Subscriptions
Unlimited Coffee Subscriptions
Panera is Looking to Revolutionize How Consumers Purchase Coffee
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Touchless Fragrance Testers
Touchless Fragrance Testers
Coty & Êverie Developed a Smart Device for Safe In-Store Sampling
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Sustainable Refill Grocery Stores
Sustainable Refill Grocery Stores
Asda Introduced a Refill Store With Loose Format Products
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Subscription-Only Restaurants
Subscription-Only Restaurants
Omar’s La Boite is a Speak-Easy Style Club That Adopted a New Model
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Immersive Luxury Pet Stores
Immersive Luxury Pet Stores
Petco Launches Reddy SoHo Flagship Store for Premium Pet Goods
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Vaccine Development Announcements
Vaccine Development Announcements
Moderna Announced Three New Potential mRNA Vaccines
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Experiential Beauty Stores
Experiential Beauty Stores
MyGlamm's Beauty Store Focuses on Safe Product Testing & Collaboration
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Digital-Only Fashion Retailers
Digital-Only Fashion Retailers
DressX Launches App That Lets Shoppers Try-On Virtual 3D Clothes
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Solar-Powered Restaurants
Solar-Powered Restaurants
The McDonald's Restaurant at Disney World is First-of-its-Kind
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Mobile Wedding Bars
Mobile Wedding Bars
Hub Tap Accommodates Gatherings Virtually Anywhere
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Modular Parking Pods
Modular Parking Pods
Oonee Sits in a Parking Space and Accomodates Bikes and Scooters
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Soothing Office Interior Designs
Soothing Office Interior Designs
Designed by Rapt Studio, Goop HQ Boasts a Soft & Comfy Aesthetic
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Fully Electric Luxury Vehicles
Fully Electric Luxury Vehicles
Lexus is Launching Its First Electric Version of Its 'UX Compact'
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Express Cannabis Shops
Express Cannabis Shops
Sip ‘N’ Smoke by Superette is Styled Like a Cafeteria with a Moving Line
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Eco-Friendly Ghost Kitchens
Eco-Friendly Ghost Kitchens
Helbiz is the World's Largest Ghost Kitchen in Milan
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Immersive Furniture Stores
Immersive Furniture Stores
IKEA's Home Experience of Tomorrow Introduces a New Store Design
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Mini-Mart Sneaker Pop-Ups
Mini-Mart Sneaker Pop-Ups
atmos Japan Created "atmosmart" Stocked with Products for Sneakerheads
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Self-Navigating Shopping Carts
Self-Navigating Shopping Carts
The Conceptual 'Mobi' Smart Shopping Cart Easily Navigate Aisles
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AR-Powered Beauty Experiences
AR-Powered Beauty Experiences
Lancôme Launches Immersive Headset Experience at Flagship Store
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Kinky Brand Content
Kinky Brand Content
Berlin's Voo Store Finds Innovative Ways to Reach and Connect with Its Fans
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Child-Resistant Pre-Roll Tins
Child-Resistant Pre-Roll Tins
Happy Valley Features Products That are 100% Child-Resistant
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Modular Fixture Grocery Stores
Modular Fixture Grocery Stores
The Sobeys Flexstore is Opening in Orangeville, Ontario
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Play-Focused Beauty Stores
Play-Focused Beauty Stores
ETUDE HOUSE's Beauty Store Concept Encourages Discovery & Customization
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User-Owned Virtual Real Estate
User-Owned Virtual Real Estate
On Decentraland, One Can Create, Explore, & Trade Items & Property
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Solar-Powered Beauty Stores
Solar-Powered Beauty Stores
SoulTree in India Sets a Precedent as a Sustainable Flagship
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Retail-Branded Metaverse Spaces
Retail-Branded Metaverse Spaces
Nike Reveals Details About New NIKELAND 3D Space on Roblox
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Experimental Virtual Luxury Shops
Experimental Virtual Luxury Shops
The Gucci Vault is an Experimental Online Store
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Autonomous Indoor Farming Drones
Autonomous Indoor Farming Drones
Aerofarms Teams Up With Nokia Bell Labs to Develop New Ag Tech
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Body-Inclusive Activewear Lines
Body-Inclusive Activewear Lines
Peloton Has Announced the Launch of 'Peloton Apparel'
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Multi-Use Shipping Packages
Multi-Use Shipping Packages
The Latest LivingPackets 'The Box' was at CES 2021
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Cat House Subscription Services
Cat House Subscription Services
'Habicats' Delivers a New Cardboard House Each Month
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Immersive Coffee Store Experiences
Immersive Coffee Store Experiences
Nespresso Launches Interactive Boutique Store in the UK
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Ultra-Luxe Fashion Pop-Ups
Ultra-Luxe Fashion Pop-Ups
Gucci Opens 'Circolo' Pop-Up Shops in Berlin and London
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Shoppable Digital Homes
Shoppable Digital Homes
Mashable Home is a Virtual Shopping Experience with Items from Walmart
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Phygital Sneaker Stores
Phygital Sneaker Stores
Nike Rise Seoul Offers the Future of Digital & Physical Experiences
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Microdosing Mushroom Gummies
Microdosing Mushroom Gummies
Gwella Mushrooms Launches Legal Magic Mushroom Gummy Called 'Mojo'
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Innovative cannabis packaging
Innovative cannabis packaging
Child resistant, eco-friendly cannabis packaging
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Elegant Lightweight Running Shoes
Elegant Lightweight Running Shoes
Allyson Felix's Lifestyle Brand Launched the Saysh One Shoes
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Instant Cash Resale Apps
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Twig Lets Users Instantly Turn Their Used Things Into Cash
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