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Top 100 Business Trends in April

From Employee AI Programs to Influencer Search Apps

— April 22, 2023 — Lifestyle
The April 2023 business trends showcase that businesses are witnessing breakthroughs in innovation that transform operations. AI-powered employee programs are revolutionizing human resources with optimized productivity, streamlined communication, and enhanced decision-making. Influencer search apps have become indispensable, enabling companies to identify and collaborate with influencers for targeted marketing campaigns and increased brand visibility.

The remote work revolution continues as businesses invest in virtual work solutions, including innovative meeting platforms and team collaboration software. Companies are adopting eco-friendly initiatives to reduce environmental impact, meet consumer expectations, and ensure long-term sustainability. Businesses are leveraging advanced data analytics to offer hyper-personalized experiences, fostering customer loyalty and driving repeat business.

These top trends in April showcase the impact of technology, sustainability, and personalization on the future of work and consumer expectations.
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Small Business Insurance Policies
Small Business Insurance Policies
TD Insurance Launches the New TD Insurance for Business Service
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97
Online Storefront Labels
Online Storefront Labels
Amazon Rolled Out a 'Frequently Returned' Banner on Product Pages
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96
Flavor-Focused Website Expansions
Flavor-Focused Website Expansions
OCFlavors Launches its New Website and Brand Slogan
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95
Rapid Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Rapid Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Just Eat and Iceland Partnered for Low-Cost Deliveries
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94
Chocolate Tasting Subscription Boxes
Chocolate Tasting Subscription Boxes
The Cocolectic Chocolate Subscription Box Offers Sweet Treats
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93
Affordable BNPL Programs
Affordable BNPL Programs
Apple Introduces the Apple Pay Later Program to US Market
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92
Personal 4-Bay NAS Systems
Personal 4-Bay NAS Systems
Synology Unveiled the DiskStation DS423+ for Consumers
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91
Award-Winning Single-Origin Wines
Award-Winning Single-Origin Wines
Naidu Wines Boasts a Plethora of Unique & Sustainably-
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90
Tournament Partnership Renewals
Tournament Partnership Renewals
EMEA Masters Renews its Warner Music and Secretlab Partnerships
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89
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
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88
Collaborative Sidescroller Games
Collaborative Sidescroller Games
Motion Twin is Working on a Physical PS5 Edition of Dead Cells
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87
Customizable NFT Characters
Customizable NFT Characters
Mystic Moose Unveiled 'Mod-Ables' NFTs for its 3D Games
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86
Prescription Delivery Platforms
Prescription Delivery Platforms
Uber Unveils Uber Health for Same-Day Prescription Deliveries
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85
Automated Forklift Batteries
Automated Forklift Batteries
Concentric Debuts PowerHIVE®, an Automated Forklift Battery System
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84
Influencer-Focused Esports Deals
Influencer-Focused Esports Deals
StudioNow Acquires Bad Moon Talent for Influencer Marketing
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83
Wellness Evolution Webinar
Wellness Evolution Webinar
Hosted by Courtney Scharf and Tana Makmanee
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82
European Gamer Destinations
European Gamer Destinations
Giants Will Promote Costa Del Sol as First Gamer Destination in Europe
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81
Department Store Tech Support Plans
Department Store Tech Support Plans
Office Depot Offers Tech Support Subscription for Customers
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80
Subscription-Based Signage Services
Subscription-Based Signage Services
The 'DSaaS' Service Simplifies Digital Displays For Businesses
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79
Synthetic Protein Startups
Synthetic Protein Startups
The Startup 'PoLoPo' is Putting Egg Proteins Inside Potatoes
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78
First-Person Shooter Ports
First-Person Shooter Ports
Activision Released Three Prior CoD Games on the Steam Gaming Platform
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77
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
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76
Standalone Celebrity Popcorn Brands
Standalone Celebrity Popcorn Brands
Rob's Backstage Popcorn Split-Off as its Own Brand
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75
Authenticated Product Review Apps
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
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74
Semi-Cured Gel Polish Retailers
Semi-Cured Gel Polish Retailers
GellyDrops Embraces Edgy, Modern, and Classic Aesthetic Values
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73
Coupon-Friendly Digital Pharmacies
Coupon-Friendly Digital Pharmacies
Amazon Pharmacy Now Automatically Applies Coupons for Savings
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72
Nonprofit Electric Bikeshares
Nonprofit Electric Bikeshares
Bublr Announced the Re-Launch of its E-Bike Sharing Program
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71
Esports Peripheral Partnerships
Esports Peripheral Partnerships
HyperX Expanded its Partnership with Riot Games for the VCT
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70
Cannabis Consumption Lounges
Cannabis Consumption Lounges
The 420 Hotels Launches Crowdfunding Round for Boutique Hotel
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69
Airport-Navigation App Updates
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
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68
Esports Communication Apps
Esports Communication Apps
SONIX Announced its Expansion into the US Market with UNC
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67
Studio Anniversary Events
Studio Anniversary Events
Capcom is Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with 'Capcom Town'
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66
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
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65
Virtual QSR Drive-Thrus
Virtual QSR Drive-Thrus
Smashburger Unveils its First Virtual Drive-Thru Window
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64
Complimentary Chicken Nugget Promotions
Complimentary Chicken Nugget Promotions
ButcherBox is Offering Free Chicken Nuggets with Every Box
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63
Purchase Insurance Protection
Purchase Insurance Protection
Sure Launches an E-commerce Insurance Solution for Merchants
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62
TH 101 Patterns of Opportunity & Using Megatrends Webinar
TH 101 Patterns of Opportunity & Using Megatrends Webinar
Hosted by Armida Ascano
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61
Incubator Fashion Programs
Incubator Fashion Programs
SHEIN Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Flagship Incubator Program SHEIN X
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60
Electrolyte Beverage Expansions
Electrolyte Beverage Expansions
BIOLYTE is Now Being Sold at Rite Aid Locations Across the U.S.
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59
Weatherproof Security Cameras
Weatherproof Security Cameras
Synology's New Cameras Are Reliably Water and Dust Resistant
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58
Energy-Efficient Spray Humidifiers
Energy-Efficient Spray Humidifiers
This Wall-Mounted Humidifier is Designed For Industrial Use
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57
Indian Esports Partnerships
Indian Esports Partnerships
S8UL is Partnering with KRAFTON on 'Road to Valor: Empires'
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56
Producer Gaming Studios
Producer Gaming Studios
Bloodpop Created 'Genpop Interactive' to Mix Gaming with Pop Culture
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55
High-Speed Californian Electric Trains
High-Speed Californian Electric Trains
Brightline Rail Company is Rolling out a New Electric Train
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54
Delicious Puffed Granolas
Delicious Puffed Granolas
Quaker®'s Puffed Granola Comes in Blueberry Vanilla Flavor
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53
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
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52
Retail E-Waste Collectors
Retail E-Waste Collectors
Best Buy Announced a Mail-In E-Waste Collection Option
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51
Fine Dining Meal Deliveries
Fine Dining Meal Deliveries
The 'Entrée' Meal Kit Delivery Service Offers Michelin Star Dishes
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50
Employee AI Programs
Employee AI Programs
Kwalee Launched the KAI Program to Encourage Innovation and Collaboration
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49
Toronto Flagship Restaurants
Toronto Flagship Restaurants
Earls Yorkdale Set to Open April 21st with Exclusive Menu Additions
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48
Comprehensive Tech Support Services
Comprehensive Tech Support Services
Staples Launched a Monthly Subscription Model for Tech Help
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47
Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks
Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks
This System Lets Drones Pick Up and Deliver Orders Efficiently
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46
British Esports Venues
British Esports Venues
Level Tap is Opening a 6,500 Sq Ft Venue at the Liverpool ONE Center
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45
Business-Friendly NFT Tools
Business-Friendly NFT Tools
Salesforce Introduces NFT Tools to Help Businesses Embrace Web3
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44
All-White RGB Fans
All-White RGB Fans
be quiet! Launched a 2023 Revamp of its 'White Light Wings' Internal PC Fans
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43
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
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42
Flagship Gaming Laptops
Flagship Gaming Laptops
Gigabyte Debuted the 'AORUS 17X' 4090-Powered Laptop with a 175W TGP
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41
Magnetic Building Blocks
Magnetic Building Blocks
'The NIA' Launched 'Magnecraft' EVA Foam Magnetic Blocks on Kickstarter
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40
Boxer-Backed Coffeeshop Expansions
Boxer-Backed Coffeeshop Expansions
Tyson 2.0 Launches First Branded Coffeeshop in Amsterdam
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39
Cinematic Chocolate Experiences
Cinematic Chocolate Experiences
Hershey's Great Candy Expedition Offers an Immersive Experience
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38
AI-Driven Decisioning Investments
AI-Driven Decisioning Investments
Monnai Raised $6.5 Million to Bolster its AI Capabilities
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37
RGB-Equipped E-Scooters
RGB-Equipped E-Scooters
The 'Atomi Alpha' Scooter Features an App-Controlled LED Strip
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36
Fast Food EV Chargers
Fast Food EV Chargers
Subway is Partnering with GenZ EV Solutions on Subway Oasis Charging Parks
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35
Rewarding Gen-Z Learning Apps
Rewarding Gen-Z Learning Apps
Kadama Aims to Make Learning More Accessible and Fun Online
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34
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
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33
Compostable Packaging Innovation Centers
Compostable Packaging Innovation Centers
The Greenhouse Learning Center Will Test Packaging
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32
Pop-Up Event Companies
Pop-Up Event Companies
'Steel Space Concepts' Provides Mobile Structures for In-Person Events
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31
AI-Focused Conferences
AI-Focused Conferences
NVIDIA is Showcasing Future-Facing Generative AI Tech at GTC 2023
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30
Voice-Assistant Sunglasses
Voice-Assistant Sunglasses
Lucyd Debuted its 2.0 Smart Sunglasses with Various Improvements
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29
Experiential Shopping Platforms
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
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28
Handheld Computer Carrying Cases
Handheld Computer Carrying Cases
JSAUX Announced an Upgraded Carrying Case for the Steam Deck
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27
Self-Steering Delivery Drones
Self-Steering Delivery Drones
Zipline Announced its 'Platform 2' Drone Delivery Service
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26
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
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25
Premium Cold-Pressed Juice Mixers
Premium Cold-Pressed Juice Mixers
Fresh Victor Boasts a Variety of Interesting Flavors
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24
Ukranian Fashion Collections
Ukranian Fashion Collections
Freedom Fashion Ukraine Showcases Designers at the Coterie Trade Show
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23
Specially Selected French Baguettes
Specially Selected French Baguettes
ALDI's Specially Selected French Baguettes is Delicious
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22
Aromatherapy-Personalizing Tools
Aromatherapy-Personalizing Tools
JennScents' Offers a Tool that Creates the Perfect Scent for You
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21
AI Pet Sizing Solutions
AI Pet Sizing Solutions
MySize is Improving the Experience of Shopping for Pet Clothing
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20
Award-Winning CBD Sleep Gummies
Award-Winning CBD Sleep Gummies
Sky Wellness Wins the 2023 Product of the Year USA Awards
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19
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day Returns for 2023 on March 20th
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18
Internet-Connected AI Chatbots
Internet-Connected AI Chatbots
OpenAI Enabled Internet and Code-Running Functions for ChatGPT
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17
Plant-Based Mushroom Powders
Plant-Based Mushroom Powders
Laird Superfood's 'Renew' Powder Contains Four Functional Mushrooms
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16
Dual-Motor Outdoor Pumps
Dual-Motor Outdoor Pumps
Oak & Iron Unveiled the 'WAVE Pro' Outdoor Smart Pump on Kickstarter
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Eclectic Cat-Specific Stores
Eclectic Cat-Specific Stores
Triple T Studios is Essentially a Heaven for Cats and Cat Lovers
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14
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
Neatsy.ai Has Shoppers Scan Their Foot to Find the Perfect Fit
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13
Feature-Packed 3D Printers
Feature-Packed 3D Printers
The Bambu Lab P1P has Intricate Prepping Software for Designers
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12
AI-Powered Course Creators
AI-Powered Course Creators
Kajabi's AI Creator Hub Simplifies the Whole Course Creation Process
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11
Product Refill Vending Machines
Product Refill Vending Machines
Nestlé and QYOS by Algramo Created Refillable Vending Machines
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10
Modern Leather Laptop Sleeves
Modern Leather Laptop Sleeves
Manuel Dreesmann Offers Dynamic Sleeves for MacBooks
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9
AI-Powered Shopping Plugins
AI-Powered Shopping Plugins
Klarna is Building an Integrated Plugin for ChatGPT
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8
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
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7
On-Demand Fashion Production
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
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6
On-Demand 3D-Printed Sneakers
On-Demand 3D-Printed Sneakers
Madeium is Empowering a New Generation of Creators
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5
Inaugural Athleisure Collections
Inaugural Athleisure Collections
Hey Harper Expands from Jewelry to Chic Athleisure
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4
Mushroom-Based Superfood Powders
Mushroom-Based Superfood Powders
The Mushroom Superfood from Om Mushroom Includes Lion's Mane
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3
Code-Verifying AI Tools
Code-Verifying AI Tools
Codium AI Announced its Code-Testing 'TestGPT' Tool Based on ChatGPT
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2
Custom-Made Insoles
Custom-Made Insoles
Soles Creates Personalized Support for Your Feet with Custom Insoles
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Commemorative Sneaker Shops
Commemorative Sneaker Shops
The '85 Shop by eBay Shares a Collection of Original Air Jordan 1s
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