Top 100 Business Trends in July

From Shoppable Toy Video Platforms to Non-Binary Style Shops

— July 17, 2021 — Business
From shoppable toy video platforms to non-binary style shops, the July 2021 business trends underscore how brands are adapting to shifting consumer values.

One standout example from the July 2021 business trends comes from IMC Toys. The brand recently launched a new Over-The-Top (OTT) platform, dubbed 'Kitoons OTT,' that suggests products based on the videos that are being watched. The new platform will appeal to parents looking to purchase toys geared to their child's specific interests, guaranteeing a well-received present. The platform offers 100 videos from brands like Cry Babies Magic Tears, VIP Pets, and Bloopies, among others.

Another intriguing example that speaks to brands standing in tune with consumer preferences is Afterpay GenderFree Shop. The company refrains from offering segmented with categories for men and women and instead places an emphasis on personal expression.
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Supplier Diversity Vendor Partnerships
Supplier Diversity Vendor Partnerships
Albertsons Debuts Early Payments for Supplier Diversity
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93
Indigenous Peoples Fishing Agreements
Indigenous Peoples Fishing Agreements
A New Fishing Offers Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
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92
AI Expanding Launch Programs
AI Expanding Launch Programs
Volta AI is a New Tech Program Funded by Scale AI
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91
AI-Powered Shipping Systems
AI-Powered Shipping Systems
Bearing.ai Shipping Uses AI to Increase Operational Efficiency
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90
Fulfillment Platform Funding
Fulfillment Platform Funding
Bringg Recently Raised $100 Million in Series E Funding
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89
Pollution-Reducing Private Label Products
Pollution-Reducing Private Label Products
Żabka Reached Plastic Neutrality for its Own Products
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88
Ecommerce Black-Owned Brand Support
Ecommerce Black-Owned Brand Support
Instacart Debuts $1m Ad Initiative to Boost Black-Owned Brands
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87
BIPOC Business-Supporting Services
BIPOC Business-Supporting Services
American Express is Launching a Mentorship and Grant Program
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86
Regional Retail Distribution Partnerships
Regional Retail Distribution Partnerships
Hudson's Bay Entered into a New Forever 21 Partnership
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85
Walk-Thru Hiring Experiences
Walk-Thru Hiring Experiences
Taco Bell Canada is Hosting Socially Distanced Outdoor Interviews
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84
AI-Driven Invoicing Technologies
AI-Driven Invoicing Technologies
Scrypt AI Uses Cognitive Automation to Optimize Accounting
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83
Historic Architecture-Accenting Renovations
Historic Architecture-Accenting Renovations
Fosters + Partners Restored the Palazzo Marignoli
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82
Proprietary Smartphone Operating Systems
Proprietary Smartphone Operating Systems
Huawei's HarmonyOS for Smartphones Has Interoperability
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AI-Powered B2B Platforms
AI-Powered B2B Platforms
Metal Networks.AI Uses its JAQI Engine to Connect Metal Buyers & Sellers
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Retail Pharmacy Saving Programs
Retail Pharmacy Saving Programs
Walmart Added a New Perk to Its Walmart+ Membership Program
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Retail Nutrition Product Deals
Retail Nutrition Product Deals
GNC Will Expand Its Wholesale Presence with a New Deal with Walmart
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Same-Day French Delivery Services
Same-Day French Delivery Services
Instacart Launches in Quebec in Partnership with Costco
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Digital Vaccination Retail Initiatives
Digital Vaccination Retail Initiatives
Walmart is Offering Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Records
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Privacy-Protecting Web Browsers
Privacy-Protecting Web Browsers
The Vivaldi 4.0 Browser Offers Various Personalized Features
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Office Building Grocery Pickups
Office Building Grocery Pickups
Lowes Foods Offers Grocery Pickup Lockers in Office Buildings
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74
Private Equity Brand Acquisitions
Private Equity Brand Acquisitions
Iconix Brands Will Be Acquired by a Firm Named Lancer Capital
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Digital Retail Investments
Digital Retail Investments
Neiman Marcus Group Acquires Stylyze to Bolster Digital Capabilities
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Reactive Frozen Yogurt Packaging
Reactive Frozen Yogurt Packaging
The TCBY Magical Collectible Color-Changing Bowl is Chromatic
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Three-Wheel Electric Vehicles
Three-Wheel Electric Vehicles
The Daymak Spiritus is Able to Mine Cryptocurrency During Operation
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Car-Branded Luxury Fashion Collections
Car-Branded Luxury Fashion Collections
Ferrari Launched its First Fashion Collection: Genesis 2021
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Social Media Buy Black Campaigns
Social Media Buy Black Campaigns
Facebook Highlights Black-Owned Businesses for Juneteenth
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Crypto-Focused Banking Technologies
Crypto-Focused Banking Technologies
The HEdpAY Platform Combines Crypto with Traditional Banking
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Retail Remodeling Campaigns
Retail Remodeling Campaigns
Target Released Photos of Updated Stores with More Renovations to Come
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Last-Mile Technology Deals
Last-Mile Technology Deals
Fedex and Nuro Entered into a Multi-Year Autonomous Vehicles Agreement
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Streaming Service Online Shops
Streaming Service Online Shops
The New Netflix.shop Online Store Offers Popular Franchise Apparel
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HDR-Equipped High-Definition TV Boxes
HDR-Equipped High-Definition TV Boxes
The BT TV Box Pro Offers a Luxurious 4K Streaming Experience
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Delivery Logistic Enhancements
Delivery Logistic Enhancements
The Gopuff Delivery Service Acquired Logistics Firm rideOS
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Online Marketplace Expansions
Online Marketplace Expansions
GoDaddy Announced Sellers Can Leverage Amazon and eBay for Sales
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Subscription-Based Social Media Features
Subscription-Based Social Media Features
Twitter Blue Adds a Ton of Handy Features for Subcsribers
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AI-Powered Job Hunt Assistants
AI-Powered Job Hunt Assistants
'JobBot' Makes the Process of Finding the Best Job Easier
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Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
Tesco Expanded its Whoosh Delivery Service Outside Wolverhampton
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Warehouse Robotics Collab Projects
Warehouse Robotics Collab Projects
Locus Robotics Joins DHL Supply Chain on New Digital Processes
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Smart Market Intelligence Platforms
Smart Market Intelligence Platforms
The EDITED Platform Provides AI-Powered Market Intelligence
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Cost-Effective Compact Trucks
Cost-Effective Compact Trucks
The Ford Maverick's Hybrid Engine Offers 500 Miles of Range
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Converted Natural Wine Shops
Converted Natural Wine Shops
Paradise Grapevine Offers a Selection of Natural Wines
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Versatile Connected Drink Machines
Versatile Connected Drink Machines
The IBD Bold 30i Beverage Dispenser Offers IoT Connectivity
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Orange Wine Shops
Orange Wine Shops
Orange Glou is the First and Only Wine Store Dedicated to Only Orange Wines
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Vegetable-Based BBQ Sauces
Vegetable-Based BBQ Sauces
Pure Grit BBQ Offers BBQ Sauces Designed Specifically for Veggies
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Authenticated Luxury Bags
Authenticated Luxury Bags
Select Luxury Handbags on eBay are Now Professionally Authenticated
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Retail Employee-Focused Apps
Retail Employee-Focused Apps
Walmart Launches Its Me@Walmart App and Gives Devices to Employees
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Home Refurbishment Services
Home Refurbishment Services
Sam's Club and Service Finance Company Team Up to Offer Refurbishing
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POS Solution Boxes
POS Solution Boxes
Visa's Tap to Phone Turns Phones Into POS Devices
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Intuitive Freelancer Finance Apps
Intuitive Freelancer Finance Apps
The 'Lance' Freelancer Banking App Automatically Allocates Funds
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Retail Revival Announcements
Retail Revival Announcements
Glossier Announced That the DTC Brand Will Get New Retail Locations
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Floridian Customer Fulfilment Centers
Floridian Customer Fulfilment Centers
Kroger Delivery and Ocado Technology Launch a CFC in Florida
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Vegan Fast Food Rebrands
Vegan Fast Food Rebrands
Plant-Based QSR Globally Local Recently Rebranded to 'Odd Burger'
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Rapper-Backed Entrepreneurial Platforms
Rapper-Backed Entrepreneurial Platforms
Diddy Launches SHOP CIRCULATE for Black-Owned Businesses
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Desert Planet-Inspired Skincare Stores
Desert Planet-Inspired Skincare Stores
Lialawlab Has Outdone Itself with the Design of Formoral
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Hearty Guaranteed Houseplants
Hearty Guaranteed Houseplants
The Bloomscape Tough Stuff Collection is Guaranteed for a Month
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3D Content Creation Engines
3D Content Creation Engines
Nextech AR Acquires Threedy to Develop 3D Content Creation Engines
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Drone Retail Delivery Services
Drone Retail Delivery Services
Walmart Partners Up with DroneUp Service Provider for Deliveries
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Milk Bottle Recycling Initiatives
Milk Bottle Recycling Initiatives
Morrisons is Reintroducing Glass Milk Bottles into Circulation
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Curated Online Marketplaces
Curated Online Marketplaces
The Toronto Market Company's E-Platform Supports Small Businesses
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Restaurant Wine Shop Pivots
Restaurant Wine Shop Pivots
Bottega Volo Pivoted to an Exclusive Wine Shop Amid the Pandemic
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Luxe Tourist Attraction Hotels
Luxe Tourist Attraction Hotels
The Le Grand Contrôle Hotel Gets Access to the Palace of Versailles
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Super Oxygenating Immunity Sprays
Super Oxygenating Immunity Sprays
The MUNO Immuno-Oxygen Supplements Help Maintain Immune Systems
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NFT-Integrated Art Apps
NFT-Integrated Art Apps
The Sketchar App Allows Users to Sell Their Artwork as NFTs from the App
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Branded Virtual Shopping Events
Branded Virtual Shopping Events
Bayview Village Debut a Live Virtual Shopping Event, Covet & Click
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Baby Gear Resale Platforms
Baby Gear Resale Platforms
The Rebelstork Baby Marketplace Sells Gently Used Baby Products
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Non-Binary Style Shops
Non-Binary Style Shops
The Afterpay GenderFree Shop Encourages Purchases to Support Expression
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Award-Winning Private Label Products
Award-Winning Private Label Products
Retailer Rimi Baltic Won Two European Private Label Awards
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Climate-Neutral Private Label Products
Climate-Neutral Private Label Products
Lidl Germany Launched a Range of Eco-Friendly Products
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Summer-Focused Cannabis-Infused Freezies
Summer-Focused Cannabis-Infused Freezies
The RADsicle Freezie Edibles Arrive in Time for Summer
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Retailer EV Charger Expansions
Retailer EV Charger Expansions
7-Eleven will Install 500 EV Charging Stations at 250 Locations
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AI-Supported Manufacturing Tools
AI-Supported Manufacturing Tools
Siemen' Industrial Edge Is Enhanced with Google Cloud Technology
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Delectable Steamed Donuts
Delectable Steamed Donuts
Tiffany's Bakery Launched the DOYO Donuts Which are Steamed Not Fried
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Refined Rebranded Supermarket Products
Refined Rebranded Supermarket Products
The Salling Group's Private Label Products Got a New Look
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Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
The GoKea Logistics Platform Uses Technology to Optimize Delivery
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Balanced Prebiotic Health Products
Balanced Prebiotic Health Products
Waitrose's Holistic Living Range Encourages a Healthy Lifestyle
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Global Flagship Beauty Stores
Global Flagship Beauty Stores
The Valentino Beauty Flagship Store is Located at the JFK Airport
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Thoughtful Private Label Rebrands
Thoughtful Private Label Rebrands
Coop Netherlands Tapped Customers for its Private Label Rebrand
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Clean Better-for-You Condiments
Clean Better-for-You Condiments
Dr. Will's is a Healthy Alternative to Traditional Condiments
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Adventure-Encouraging Experiences
Adventure-Encouraging Experiences
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Announces 40+ Unique 'Explor-cations'
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Shoppable Toy Video Platforms
Shoppable Toy Video Platforms
The Kitoons OTT Platform Combines Content and E-Commerce
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Wizard-Themed Retail Experiences
Wizard-Themed Retail Experiences
The Harry Potter New York Store Offers Exclusive VR Adventures
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Gen Z Fashion Hubs
Gen Z Fashion Hubs
Yoox Created a Dedicated Section for Young Consumers Called Hi_GuyZ!
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Functional Fashionable Medical Scrubs
Functional Fashionable Medical Scrubs
The Natori Scrubs Collection is Comfortable and Practical
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Automated Grocery Stores
Automated Grocery Stores
The Full-Size Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Has Just Walk-Out Technology
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Uplifting Lifestyle Pop-Ups
Uplifting Lifestyle Pop-Ups
Christopher Kane's More Joy Pop-Up Inspires Daily Positivity
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Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Attabotics Offers AI-Driven 3D Robotic Supply Chain Solutions
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Healthy Plant-Based Snacks
Healthy Plant-Based Snacks
The BitesWeLove Crunchy Peas Healthily Satisfy Snack Cravings
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Greenery-Accented Retail Spaces
Greenery-Accented Retail Spaces
IKEA Copenhagen Employs Dorte Mandrup for a Green Rooftop Park
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Classic Arcade Cabinets
Classic Arcade Cabinets
The Class of '81 Arcade Machine Comes in a New Ms. PAC-MAN/GALAGA Finish
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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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Sustainable Delivery Service Solutions
Sustainable Delivery Service Solutions
BrightDrop's Neighborhood Delivery Hub is Eco-Friendly
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Nurturing Nutritional Drinks
Nurturing Nutritional Drinks
Nourish Drinks Offer All-Natural and Nutritious Meal Replacements
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Body Care Refill Stations
Body Care Refill Stations
The Body Shop's Store Refill Scheme Supports a Circular Economy
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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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Eco-Friendly Tech Shops
Eco-Friendly Tech Shops
The Google Store NYC Features Cork & Recycled Materials
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