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Top 100 Business Trends in February

From Phygital Sneaker Drops to All-In-One IoT Retail Solutions

— February 12, 2022 — Business
The February 2022 business trends are comprised of a wide range of notable developments that anyone involved in the world business -- whether they are aspiring entrepreneurs or long-time CEOs -- ought to pay attention to. From the launch of physical metaverse stores and crypto gifting apps to the rise of online wellness communities and new senior-care initiatives, businesses around the world were certainly pushing boundaries this month.

In particular, a standout theme within this collection was the continued launch of new IoT (Internet-of-Things) solutions in the retail and manufacturing space. For example, Wiliot announced the launch of the Wiliot Starter Kit, an all-in-one IoT system for retailers that utilizes the brand's signature postage-stamp-sized computers. Meanwhile, Microsoft teamed up with FedEx to deliver a new IoT-powered platform aimed at revolutionizing commerce, supply chains, and logistics.
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Breakfast Menu Additions
Breakfast Menu Additions
The Coffee Bean Has Released Sandwiches and Lattes for Its Breakfast Menu
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Authenticated Trading Cards
Authenticated Trading Cards
eBay is Launching Authentication for Trading Cards
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98
Charitable Sports Car Auctions
Charitable Sports Car Auctions
Chevrolet is Auctioning Its First 2023 Corvette Z06 to Fundraise
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97
Curated Live Shopping Services
Curated Live Shopping Services
Marks & Spencer Announces Plans to Launch a Live E-Commerce Service
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96
Employee Work-Life Balance Initiatives
Employee Work-Life Balance Initiatives
Bolt Has Moved Its Full-Time Employees to a Four-Day Week
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95
Personalized Shopping Services
Personalized Shopping Services
Stitch Fix Freestyle Delivers a Customized Shopping Experience
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94
Paint Upcycling Startups
Paint Upcycling Startups
'Up Paint' Repurposes Unused Paint from Landfills for Consumers
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93
Automaker-Made Anime Shows
Automaker-Made Anime Shows
Acura Has Launched a Trailer for Its Upcoming Racing Anime
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92
Round-Up Investing Apps
Round-Up Investing Apps
This Real Estate Investing App Makes Use Of Your Loose Change
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91
Influencer-Involved Investing Apps
Influencer-Involved Investing Apps
This App Lets You Copy the Trades Made By Influential Investors
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90
Grab-And-Go Supermarket Foods
Grab-And-Go Supermarket Foods
Schnuck Markets Debuts Asian Cuisine Line with Sister Sister Kitchen
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IoT-Based Delivery Platforms
IoT-Based Delivery Platforms
FedEx and Microsoft's New Tool Can Help Retailers Optimize Deliveries
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Senior-Focused Health Applications
Senior-Focused Health Applications
LG and Independa Have Brought Wellness Features to LG Smart TVs
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Low-Fat Plant-Based Bacon
Low-Fat Plant-Based Bacon
77 Foods' New Bacon Product is Quick to Prepare and Healthy to Consume
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86
Polished Chromoly Skateboard Trucks
Polished Chromoly Skateboard Trucks
The 'Independent 159' Offers Improved Stability and Design
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85
On-Table Ordering Startups
On-Table Ordering Startups
Hospitality Startup Leslie Launches in the United States
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84
Plant-Based Fried Chicken Releases
Plant-Based Fried Chicken Releases
'KFC' Has Debuted its 'Beyond Fried Chicken' Across the U.S
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Emissions-Free Beer Shipments
Emissions-Free Beer Shipments
Guinness is Introducing Zero-Emissions Trucks for Shipping
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Hourly Paid Robot Workers
Hourly Paid Robot Workers
Formic Leased a Robotic Worker to Polar Manufacturing for an Hourly Wage
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Convenience Store Vegan Products
Convenience Store Vegan Products
7-Eleven Added Vegan Chicken Tenders and Pizza to Its Hot Menu
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Real-World Property NFTs
Real-World Property NFTs
Meta Reality Realms New Platform Lets You Turn Physical Assets into NFTs
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Tempeh Retailer Expansions
Tempeh Retailer Expansions
'Plant Power' Has Expanded into Two New Multinational Markets
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Foldable Dual-Screen Smartphones
Foldable Dual-Screen Smartphones
Honor Has Unveiled the 'Magic V' High-Performance Smartphone
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Prepared Meal Delivery Services
Prepared Meal Delivery Services
Instacart Ready Meals Offer an Alternative to Takeout
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Gamified NFT Platforms
Gamified NFT Platforms
'G2 Esports' and 'Metaplex' Have Announced the 'Samurai Army' for Gamers
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Botanical Alcohol-Free Beverages
Botanical Alcohol-Free Beverages
'Reformed Characters' Debuted New Beverages for Healthy Hedonists
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74
Influencer-Made Hot Chocolate
Influencer-Made Hot Chocolate
Chamberlain Coffee Has Announced a New Cocoa-Infused Powdered Drink
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Facial Recognition Checkouts
Facial Recognition Checkouts
Aldi's Contactless Store Uses Facial Age Estimation Tech
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Menopausal Product Expansions
Menopausal Product Expansions
Joylux Intimate Health Products are Now Available at Saks Fifth Ave
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Crypto-Gifting Payment Apps
Crypto-Gifting Payment Apps
This App Lets Customers Gift Bitcoin & Stocks to Each Other
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Vietnamese Electric Vehicles
Vietnamese Electric Vehicles
Vinfast Has Unveiled Three New Electric Vehicles and Expansion Plans
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Rolling Paper-Branded Creative Studios
Rolling Paper-Branded Creative Studios
Zig-Zag Launches New Multimedia Platform, Zig-Zag Studio
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Coconut-Based Vegan Ice Creams
Coconut-Based Vegan Ice Creams
Yee Kwan's New Vegan Ice Creams Come in Seven East Asian Flavors
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All-In-One IoT Retail Solutions
All-In-One IoT Retail Solutions
The Wiliot Starter Kit is an Accessible IoT Solution for Retailers
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Plastic-Free Straw Commitments
Plastic-Free Straw Commitments
Noodles & Company Will Use Entirely Plastic-Free Straws by March
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Branded Gamified NFTs
Branded Gamified NFTs
Gap is Launching Several Sets of NFTs with a Tiered System for Rarity
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Powdered Egg Substitutions
Powdered Egg Substitutions
Researchers in Finland Have Developed a Suitable Egg White Alternative
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MMA NFT Collections
MMA NFT Collections
The UFC Teamed Up With Dapper Labs to Launch 'UFC Strike' NFTs
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Window Solar-Panel Hybrids
Window Solar-Panel Hybrids
Ubiquitous Energy Has Developed See-Through Solar Energy Receivers
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Spacious Electric Trucks
Spacious Electric Trucks
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Features a 71-Inch Bed and Foldable Seats
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Customizable Electric Trucks
Customizable Electric Trucks
The Ford F-150 Lightning Has an Online Configuration Service
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59
IRL Metaverse Stores
IRL Metaverse Stores
Leaked Documents Reveal That Meta is Planning to Launch IRL Stores
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Bread-Based Sushi Foods
Bread-Based Sushi Foods
Small's Has Debuted Sushi That Substitiutes Rice for Bread
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Celeb-Backed Bahamas Resorts
Celeb-Backed Bahamas Resorts
Pharrell Williams Teams Up With Groot to Open 'Somewhere Else' Resort
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High-Fashion Retail bags
High-Fashion Retail bags
MSCHF Launches a Collection of Plastic Shopping Bags Dubbed 'ONLYBAGS'
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Department Store Farming Investments
Department Store Farming Investments
Walmart Invests in Vertical Farming Brand 'Plenty'
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Real Estate Co-Investor Apps
Real Estate Co-Investor Apps
The 'Coproperly' App Helps Buyers Find Potential Co-Investors
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53
Wireless Portable VR Devices
Wireless Portable VR Devices
HTC Vive Announced a New Wireless VR Device to Compete with Meta
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Artificial Intelligence Retail Kiosks
Artificial Intelligence Retail Kiosks
DeepBrain AI's AI Human Works as a Shop Assistant
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Metaverse Insights Initiatives
Metaverse Insights Initiatives
UserTesting Has Debuted New Features for Its Human Insight Platform
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Carbon Recapture Textile Dyes
Carbon Recapture Textile Dyes
DyeCoo Uses Reclaimed CO2 to Sustainably Dye Textiles
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Home Hardware Pet Store Collabs
Home Hardware Pet Store Collabs
Lowe's Recently Partnered with Petco To Launch Shop-in-Shops
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Alcohol-Infused Popcorn Bundles
Alcohol-Infused Popcorn Bundles
'Uniqucorn' Offers Bundles of Gourmet Alcoholic Popcorn
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Soda-Branded Cocktails
Soda-Branded Cocktails
Coca-Cola is Releasing a Line of Mixed Fresca Cocktails
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Gamified Footwear Experiences
Gamified Footwear Experiences
Timberland Launches Immersive Digital Journey Called TimbsTrails
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Play-To-Earn Mafia Metaverses
Play-To-Earn Mafia Metaverses
SYN CITY is Set to Launch Via Binance on December 9
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Ice Cream-Manufacturer Expansions
Ice Cream-Manufacturer Expansions
Ice Cream Factory Has Announced a New Factory and Retail Venture
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Direct Air Capture Technologies
Direct Air Capture Technologies
'Sustaera' Is Scaling Up Its Cost-Efficient Carbon Capture Tech
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Personal Digital Closet Services
Personal Digital Closet Services
fash-on's Services Help Customers Understand Their Preferences
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Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs
Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs
Barbie and Balmain Have Created Physical and Digital Fashion Products
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Online Wellness Communities
Online Wellness Communities
The Nourished Union Offers Support and Various Programs
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Japanese Vehicle Restoration Services
Japanese Vehicle Restoration Services
Toyota Has Launched 'Kinto Factory' to Service Its Models
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Upcycled Low-Alcohol Beverages
Upcycled Low-Alcohol Beverages
Ditto Boasts Sparkling Wine in an Aesthetically Pleasing Can
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Indigenous Cannabis Producers
Indigenous Cannabis Producers
Seven Leaf Boasts Great Cannabis Born from Mohawk Tradition
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Powerful Plumping Serums
Powerful Plumping Serums
Biossance Launched a Product Packed with Squalane & Copper Peptide
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Chilled Chocolate Beverage Dispensers
Chilled Chocolate Beverage Dispensers
Nestlé Launches First Chilled MILO Dispenser in Australia
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Recovery-Focused Fitness Partnerships
Recovery-Focused Fitness Partnerships
CLMBR Partners With Hyperice to Sell the 'Hypervolt 2 Pro'
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Dynamic Robot Mannequins
Dynamic Robot Mannequins
Euveka's Mannequina Adapt to an Infinite Number of Body Shapes
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AI-Powered Retail Kiosks
AI-Powered Retail Kiosks
Deepbrain AI Unveils Its Latest Futuristic Product, the 'AI Human' Kiosk
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Futuristic Gaming Desks
Futuristic Gaming Desks
Razer's Project Sophia is a Modular RGB Desk with In-Built Touchscreens
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Plant-Based Fruit Preservers
Plant-Based Fruit Preservers
'Lidl' Has Adopted an Organic Alternative to Plastic Fruit Wrapping
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Cashier-Less Hospital Convenience Stores
Cashier-Less Hospital Convenience Stores
Mini-Mart Will Start Launching in Q2 2022
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Poker-Focused Metaverses
Poker-Focused Metaverses
PokerFi is Set to Launch an NFT-Based Poker Platform in January
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Plant-Based Watch Straps
Plant-Based Watch Straps
WoodWatch Has Launched the World's First Cactus Leather Watch Strap
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Health-Focused E-Commerce Sites
Health-Focused E-Commerce Sites
Wholelotta Good is a Commerce Site for Health-Conscious Consumers
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Luxury Vehicle-Inspired NFTs
Luxury Vehicle-Inspired NFTs
Mercedes-Benz Is Auctioning Several G-Class-Inspired NFTs
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Influencer App Releases
Influencer App Releases
weSponsored is Launching a New App to Connect Influencers with Brands
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Ultra-Luxe Fashion NFTs
Ultra-Luxe Fashion NFTs
Gucci Teams Up With Superplastic to Launch SUPERGUCCI NFTs
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Digital-Only Sneaker Collections
Digital-Only Sneaker Collections
Sneakmart Launches New Shoe-Focused NFT Platform, Metakicks
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Convenient Garlic-Crushing Appliances
Convenient Garlic-Crushing Appliances
The 'Garlic Rocket' Makes Peeling and Crushing Garlic Easy
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Artist-Designed Clothing NFTs
Artist-Designed Clothing NFTs
GAP Partners With Brandon Sines to Launch Its First Line of NFTs
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Air Travel-Certified Cars
Air Travel-Certified Cars
Klein Vision's Aircar Has Been Granted a Certification of Airworthiness
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One-Stop Metaverse Stores
One-Stop Metaverse Stores
Eyekandy's MetaStores Serve Brands and Retailers
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Airless Machinery Tires
Airless Machinery Tires
The 'Airless I-Flex' is a Concept Tire from Hankook That Does Not Go Flat
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VR-Powered Digital Clothing Drops
VR-Powered Digital Clothing Drops
Creative Community MCQ Launches First NFT Collection
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E-Bike Parcel Delivery Services
E-Bike Parcel Delivery Services
AxleHire is Expanding Its E-Bike Delivery Services to Los Angeles
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Fully Electric Retro Busses
Fully Electric Retro Busses
Volskwagen Has Confirmed the Release of Its Electric ID Buzz Microbus
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3D Metaverse Modelling Factories
3D Metaverse Modelling Factories
Nextech Launches ARitize For Minting 3D Models into NFTs
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Tech-Fueled Lingerie Shops
Tech-Fueled Lingerie Shops
This Savage x Fenty Store Leverages AR Body-Scanning Technology
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Battery-Swappable E-Bikes
Battery-Swappable E-Bikes
Lime's Gen4 E-Bikes and Scooters Feature Interchangeable Batteries
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10
Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores
Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores
Nourish + Bloom Market is a Frictionless Store in Georgia
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Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors
Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors
Bentley Has Debuted a New Eco-Friendly Cabin Design
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Phygital Sneaker Drops
Phygital Sneaker Drops
Cult&Rain's New NFTs are Matched to 2,000 Physical Sneakers
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Phygital NFT Art Exhibits
Phygital NFT Art Exhibits
Enklu Announces the Launch of 'VERSE: The Art of the Future' in San Fran
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Immersive Fragrance Flagships
Immersive Fragrance Flagships
Maison Margiela's New Flagship in Singapore is Dedicated to Perfume
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NFT Coffee Subscriptions
NFT Coffee Subscriptions
Bored Breakfast Club Now Offers a Blockchain-Based Coffee Membership
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Organic Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks
Organic Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks
'Machu Picchu Energy' Has Debuted Its First Drink Collection
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Flagship Metaverse Retail Stores
Flagship Metaverse Retail Stores
Samsung Opens Virtual Replica of Its NY Store in Decentraland
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Physical NFT Retail Displays
Physical NFT Retail Displays
CrownTV's AppLet's Retailers Display NFTs on In-Store Screens
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Pop-Up Contact-Free Cafes
Pop-Up Contact-Free Cafes
The Blue Bottle Coffee Pop-Up in Shibuya Rethinks the Patron Experience
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