Top 100 Business Trends in April

From Global Metaverse Fashion Shows to Net-Zero Box Retailers

— April 12, 2022 — Business
The April 2022 business trends consist of a variety of exciting new developments that span a diverse range of industries. From the development of robot skin wearables and AI-powered X-Rays to the launch of metaverse banks and gut health-focused food deliveries, it appeared that businesses of every kind were prioritizing innovation this month.

In terms of standout themes, there was a deluge of new business ventures and product launches in the conjoining metaverse, web3, and NFT space. For example, volumetric capture company Wild Capture announced the launch of its Digital Human Platform, an all-new multifaceted solution designed to help brands develop digital humans for a variety of applications. Meanwhile, leading metaverse platform Decentraland launched its inaugural Metaverse Fashion Week, which saw major brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger showcase new digital clothing collections.
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Virtual Office Communication Systems
Virtual Office Communication Systems
'Buzz' Connects Colleagues Together When Working Remotely
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Digital Mobile Phone Cards
Digital Mobile Phone Cards
Truphone is Reducing Emissions With its 'Freedom for Free' Initiative
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87
Ultra-Hydrating Aloe Face Creams
Ultra-Hydrating Aloe Face Creams
As Intended All Natural is Featured on MyHairToo | MySkinToo
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86
Animal-Free Milk Products
Animal-Free Milk Products
'betterland Cow-Free Milk' is Nearly Identical to Traditional Dairy Milk
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85
NFT-Integrated Creator Apps
NFT-Integrated Creator Apps
Adobe's 'Behance' Now Supports the Polygon Cryptocurrency Platform
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84
Digital Gift Card Marketplaces
Digital Gift Card Marketplaces
Simplii Financial Takes the Stress Out of Giving Gifts
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83
Clean Plant-Based Food Labels
Clean Plant-Based Food Labels
Idahoan® Launches Its Brand New Honest Earth® Brand
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82
Beauty Startup Incubators
Beauty Startup Incubators
Walmart Start is a New Accelerator Program for Emerging Beauty Brands
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81
Electric Vehicle Automaker Expansions
Electric Vehicle Automaker Expansions
Lucid Motors is Opening its First Facility in Saudi Arabia
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Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Enters Europe with Launch in France
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Influencer Beauty Brands
Influencer Beauty Brands
Becky G’s Treslúce Beauty Recently Launched at Ulta Beauty
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78
St. Patrick's Day-Themed Donuts
St. Patrick's Day-Themed Donuts
Krispy Kreme's New Limited-Edition Donuts are Green and Gold
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Superhero Playing Card NFTs
Superhero Playing Card NFTs
Warner Bros Is Set to Drop Six Million DC-Themed NFTs This Month
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Email Video Message Apps
Email Video Message Apps
The 'Vocal' App Helps Users Share Complex Ideas More Easily
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Company-Uniting Mice Collections
Company-Uniting Mice Collections
Yamaha and Yamaha Motor Co. Released Collaborative Computer Mice
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Retro Supercar Racing Simulators
Retro Supercar Racing Simulators
Brabham Automotive Created Three Simulation Rigs for its Models
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Educational Baking Platforms
Educational Baking Platforms
Fleischmann's Launches Social Baking Site For Canadians, BakeGood.ca
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Fast-Food Pop-Up Events
Fast-Food Pop-Up Events
Wendy's is Hosting 'Morty's Mayhem,' a Rick and Morty-Themed Pop-up
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AI-Powered Dental X-Rays
AI-Powered Dental X-Rays
Pearl's 'Second Opinion' Dental Radiology Software Received FDA Clearance
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Blue Spirulina-Based Drinks
Blue Spirulina-Based Drinks
Algama's Blue Spirulina Drink is Loaded with Vitamins
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Budget-Friendly 3D Printers
Budget-Friendly 3D Printers
'fabWeaver' is Debuting its First System, the 'Type A530' FFF Printer
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Astronautical NFT Initiatives
Astronautical NFT Initiatives
Celestis and MicroPets Will Send Kids' Drawings into Space as NFTs
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Blockchain-Based Gaming Platforms
Blockchain-Based Gaming Platforms
'Block Born' Will Be a Community for Web3 and Gaming Enthusiasts
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THC-Infused Sparkling Waters
THC-Infused Sparkling Waters
Weller Adds Dale Katechis to Leadership Team for New Product Launch
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Electric Austrian Hypercars
Electric Austrian Hypercars
Italdesign and Deus are Developing a High-End Electric Vehicle
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Full-Color ePaper Displays
Full-Color ePaper Displays
The E Ink Gallery Plus Aims to Make Advertisements More Eye-Catching
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Virtual Human Creation Tools
Virtual Human Creation Tools
Wild Capture and the XR Foundation Launch the Digital Human Platform
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Luxury Restaurant NFTs
Luxury Restaurant NFTs
Chotto Matte Launched Its First NFT with Multiple Luxury Benefits
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Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions
Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions
Ola Electric and StoreDot Will Charge Scooters in Five Minutes
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Collaborative Electric Vehicle Initiatives
Collaborative Electric Vehicle Initiatives
Sony and Honda Partnered Up to Create Specialty EVs
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Camera-Equipped Electric Vehicles
Camera-Equipped Electric Vehicles
Tesla is Replacing Its Radar Sensors with More Cameras
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Social Media Creator Hubs
Social Media Creator Hubs
Instagram Launches New Educational Feature Called Creator Labs
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Automaker EV Pledges
Automaker EV Pledges
Porsche is Building an EV-Charging Network and Committing to Selling EVs
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Storefront NFT Displays
Storefront NFT Displays
Neiman Marcus is Celebrating Women's History Month with Boss Beauties
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Wireless Electric Taxi Chargers
Wireless Electric Taxi Chargers
Volvo and Momentum Dynamics Are Testing Wireless EV Charging Pads
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Basketball Legend NFTs
Basketball Legend NFTs
Michael Jordan's Web3 Platform HEIR Launched Its First NFT Collection
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Street-Legal Motorbike Models
Street-Legal Motorbike Models
GasGas is Launching its First-Ever Street-Legal Motorbikes
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Human Sense-Focused Brands
Human Sense-Focused Brands
'Sensegen' Uses Science to Create Smell, Taste, and Beauty Solutions
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Bespoke Electric Vehicle Startups
Bespoke Electric Vehicle Startups
Fisker and Magna Steyr Debuted the 2023 Fisker Ocean Eletric SUV
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Gut Health Food Boxes
Gut Health Food Boxes
Patagonia Provisions Emphasizes Gut Health with This Kit Offering
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Advanced Light-Reflecting Skincare Lineups
Advanced Light-Reflecting Skincare Lineups
NARS Skin Uplifts One's Complexion in Just Four Steps
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Health Food Digital Drive-Thrus
Health Food Digital Drive-Thrus
sweetgreens is Set to Launch New 'sweetlane' Drive-Thru Concept
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Miniature Pottery Wheels
Miniature Pottery Wheels
Uniek Launched a Portable Pottery Studio for Creative Hobbyists
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Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs
Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs
MADSTEEZ Has Officially Launched a New WEENimals NFT Collection
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Beverage Company Sustainability Initiatives
Beverage Company Sustainability Initiatives
Coca-Cola Products Will Be Fully Recyclable by 2025
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Pet-Friendly Vehicle Features
Pet-Friendly Vehicle Features
Ford is Creating a Pet Mode to Accommodate Busy Dog Owners
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Plant-Based Cooking Films
Plant-Based Cooking Films
'Banana Pack' Designed a Plant-Based Alternative to Cling Film
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Highly Personalized Retail Platforms
Highly Personalized Retail Platforms
Macy's Launches New Brand Platform Called 'Own Your Style'
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Hot-Swappable E-Bike Batteries
Hot-Swappable E-Bike Batteries
'Gogoro' Created a Solid-State Battery with 'ProLogium Technology'
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Premium Toronto Meal Delivery Services
Premium Toronto Meal Delivery Services
Chefdrop Offers Kits Made by Beloved Chefs and Restaurants
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Robot Skin Wearables
Robot Skin Wearables
Mark Zuckerburg Announces the Development of ReSkin, a Skin-Like Wearable
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VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment
VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment
Audi and Holoride Launch New VR Experience for Car Passengers
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Celebratory NFT Collections
Celebratory NFT Collections
'Eckhaus Latta' Launched the EL10 collection of 3D Fashion NFTs
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Circular Fashion Initiatives
Circular Fashion Initiatives
adidas TERREX Launched the Nothing Left Behind Sustainability Project
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Plant-Based Chocolate Pop-Ups
Plant-Based Chocolate Pop-Ups
Cadbury is Promoting Its New Plant Bars with a Store in London
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Mid-Highway EV Charging Stations
Mid-Highway EV Charging Stations
ONroute Added EV Charging Systems to Six of its Locations
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Food Longevity Stickers
Food Longevity Stickers
Startup Stixfresh Claims to Keep Food Fresh for 50% Longer
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Metaverse Bank Expansions
Metaverse Bank Expansions
HSBC Bank Buys a Plot of Digital Land in The Sandbox Metaverse
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NFT-Focused Festival Sponsorships
NFT-Focused Festival Sponsorships
Blockchain Creative Labs Unveils SXSW 2022 Schedule
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Compact Italian EVs
Compact Italian EVs
The 2022 Abarth 500 EV Boasts a Powerful Drivetrain in a Compact Frame
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Male-Targeted Canned Cocktails
Male-Targeted Canned Cocktails
'Get Hard' Alcoholic Drinks are Designed to Break Cocktail Stigmas
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Metaverse Creation Tools
Metaverse Creation Tools
Adobe is Releasing 3D Creation Software for AR and VR Experiences
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Environmentally-Friendly Compact Wallets
Environmentally-Friendly Compact Wallets
83 Design's '83DP-CW02' is Made with Real Tochigi Leather
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Digital Fashion NFTs
Digital Fashion NFTs
Eckhaus Latta Launches Its Inaugural NFT Collection, 'EL 10'
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Extremely Soft Bed Sheets
Extremely Soft Bed Sheets
Benji Sleep Offers Its Collections at Incredibly Affordable Price Points
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Curated Beauty Retail Kiosks
Curated Beauty Retail Kiosks
BeautySpaceNK is Arriving in Walmart Locations
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Social To-Do List Apps
Social To-Do List Apps
Meta's NPE Team Has Launched a New Social Tasking App Called 'Move'
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Race Car-Themed Candles
Race Car-Themed Candles
'cent.ldn' Debuted the '22 Racing' Limited-Edition Candle for Collectors
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Hot Pink Skincare Stores
Hot Pink Skincare Stores
Glossier's New Miami Store is on the Top Floor of Palm Court
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Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars
Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars
The Kincsem Hyper-GT Has a High-Capacity Hydrogen Engine
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NFT Burger Restaurants
NFT Burger Restaurants
Bored & Hungry is a New NFT Pop-Up Concept
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Automated Fresh Pizza Kiosks
Automated Fresh Pizza Kiosks
Ekim Brings the Future to the World of Pizza-Making
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AI-Enabled Haircare Tools
AI-Enabled Haircare Tools
Revieve Teams Up With Living Proof to Launch 'AI Haircare Advisor'
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Bespoke Metaverse Storefronts
Bespoke Metaverse Storefronts
Renovi Created Seven Virtual Stores for Major Brands in Decentraland
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Metaverse-Ready Road Vehicles
Metaverse-Ready Road Vehicles
The Holograktor Has an AR Display and a Remote Control System
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Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Alpine Released a Teaser for its Sustainable 'Alpine A4810' Car
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Global Metaverse Fashion Shows
Global Metaverse Fashion Shows
Decentraland is Set to Host the Inaugural Metaverse Fashion Week
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Jewelry Brand Metaverse Experiences
Jewelry Brand Metaverse Experiences
AMBUSH Launches First Metaverse Space, AMBUSH SILVER FCTRY
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Peruvian Hard Seltzers
Peruvian Hard Seltzers
'Pisco Disco' Combines Peruvian Cultural Drinks with Modern Trends
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Retro Electric Buggies
Retro Electric Buggies
Meyers Manx is Creating its First Electric Model for a 2023 Debut
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Plastic-Free Food Packaging
Plastic-Free Food Packaging
Evoware Seeks to Provide Viable Sustainable Alternatives to Companies
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EV-Charging Coffee Shops
EV-Charging Coffee Shops
Volvo is Bringing its EV Charging Stations to Starbucks Locations
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Luxury Digital Fashion Bags
Luxury Digital Fashion Bags
COACH Launched a Digital Bag for a "Metaverse Fashion Week" Store
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Self Care Clubs
Self Care Clubs
Snarkitecture Designed the Manifest Club in Washington DC's Adams Morgan District
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Vacation-Ready Clothing Installations
Vacation-Ready Clothing Installations
Prada Unveils Its Summery Retail Display Dubbed 'Tropico'
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Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Wundermart is an Autonomous Retail Solution for Hotels and Offices
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Metaverse Pop-Up Shops
Metaverse Pop-Up Shops
Hogan is Launching a Virtual Pop-Up Store and Dropping Exclusive NFTs
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Lifelike Metaverse Mansions
Lifelike Metaverse Mansions
KEYS Token Has Launched New NFT Residential Community, Meta Mansions
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Six-Floor Phygital Retail Shops
Six-Floor Phygital Retail Shops
The WOW Concept Store is a One-Of-A-Kind Shopping Experience
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