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Top 95 Business Concepts in September

From Customized Loyalty Apps to Stylish Water Bars

— September 30, 2015 — Business
From water-only bars to Christmas in August campaigns and Twitter-powered shopping games, the top September 2015 business ideas put a huge emphasis on creating experiential adventures to drive business.

In-store, littleBits, Samsung and Pirch are examples of retailers that are creating engaging displays and spaces for consumers to experience products before possibly taking them home.

To drive purchases, interaction is being fueled by fun events and loyalty programs that emphasize experiences. At the Topshop Playland pop-up shop, consumers on the street have the chance to play an arcade game that is hosted on the entire front of the store. In order to make these kinds of share-worthy experiences the kind that consumers can take home, Neutrogena created a print ad that proves the power of its makeup wipes, by allowing consumers to remove a model's cosmetics.
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Rebranded Discount Platforms
Rebranded Discount Platforms
Groupon India Becomes Nearbuy in an Effort to Grow its Mobile Market
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Simplified Internet Routers
Simplified Internet Routers
Google's OnHub System is Set to Simplify Wi-Fi Connections
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91
App Data-Analyzing Platforms
App Data-Analyzing Platforms
Sensor Data Management Startup Sense360 Helps Developers Serve Better
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90
Automatic Digital Wallet Top-Ups
Automatic Digital Wallet Top-Ups
A New Google Wallet Feature Allows Programmable Money Transfers
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89
Social Brand Messengers
Social Brand Messengers
These Facebook Customer Service Tools Facilitate More Interaction
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88
Lightweight Headphone Amplifiers
Lightweight Headphone Amplifiers
The Nexum Aqua is the World's Lightest No-Battery Music Enhancer
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Private Business Traveler Abodes
Private Business Traveler Abodes
The Airbnb Business Travel Program Provides Private Accomodations
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86
Artisan Gift Portals
Artisan Gift Portals
100 Mile Gifts Features Items Made by Local Canadian Artisans
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85
Record-Breaking Car Auctions
Record-Breaking Car Auctions
The Pinnacle Portfolio Car Collection is Selling For $67 Million
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84
Retro-Inspired Camera Remotes
Retro-Inspired Camera Remotes
These Remote Shutters for Phones Resemble Old Film Gadgets
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83
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
The Startup Imperfect Repurposes Perfectly Edible Misshaped Food
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82
Sustainable Swimwear
Sustainable Swimwear
Speedo & Aquafil Created the World's First Swimwear Recycling Program
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81
International Student Housing Sites
International Student Housing Sites
'Nestpick' Matches Students with Their European Homes
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80
Map Guided Cookbooks
Map Guided Cookbooks
This Recipe Guide Uses Food Photography in a Map-Like Style
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Punny Political Hot Sauces
Punny Political Hot Sauces
The 'Feel the Bern' Sauce Promotes Bernie Sanders' Political Campaign
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78
Cartoon-Themed Cookbooks
Cartoon-Themed Cookbooks
The Bob's Burgers Cookbook Contains Complicated Puns and Epic Sandwiches
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B2B Gift Card Services
B2B Gift Card Services
DataCandy Helps Businesses Enter the World of Online Gift Cards
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76
Tablet-Equipped Dressing Rooms
Tablet-Equipped Dressing Rooms
This Retailer is Using Technology to Upgrade Standard Fitting Rooms
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75
Used Makeup Retailers
Used Makeup Retailers
Glambot Santizes Shoppers' Old Makeup and Resells It at Discounted Prices
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74
Luggage Collection Services
Luggage Collection Services
This Service Will Collect a Customer's Airport Luggage for Them
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73
Cereal-Inspired Wheat Beers
Cereal-Inspired Wheat Beers
This Craft Brewery Beer is Branded with the Iconic Wheaties Logo
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72
Fitting Room Shops
Fitting Room Shops
Modcloth's Pop-Up 'Fit Shop' Gives People Access to Online-Only Clothing
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71
Popular Peanut Butter Bars
Popular Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Brand Jif Has Expanded to Offer Pre-Packaged Granola Bars
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70
Mobile Watch Studios
Mobile Watch Studios
The Larsson & Jennings Portable Watch Studio Will Tour Across London
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Superimposed Trippy Posters
Superimposed Trippy Posters
The Designer 'Tind' Questions the Under-Appreciated Moire Effect
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Luxury Business Travel Services
Luxury Business Travel Services
St Heliers House of Travel Arranges Home Consultations with Agents
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Fall Fashion Pop-Ups
Fall Fashion Pop-Ups
Landmark Atrium's Gucci Pop-Up Shop Features Luxe Autumnal Staples
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Nostalgic Cookie Treats
Nostalgic Cookie Treats
These Limited Edition Brownie Batter Oreos Pair Chocolate with Chocolate
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3D Image-Capturing Scanners
3D Image-Capturing Scanners
This Smartphone & Tablet Extension Allows Users to Capture 3D Images
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Natural Hair Drybars
Natural Hair Drybars
This Quick Service Salon Specializes in Beautiful Natural Styles
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60 Second Bargain Apps
60 Second Bargain Apps
Shopping Deals App Benjamin Gives Consumers Extremely Limited Time Offers
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Swiss Analog Smartwatches
Swiss Analog Smartwatches
This Frederique Constant Smartwatch Pairs Refined Design with Tech
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Butter-Spreading Devices
Butter-Spreading Devices
The Spredo Butter Spreader Enhances Eating Corn on the Cob
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Journeying Bag Campaigns
Journeying Bag Campaigns
'The Travelling Bags' Helps Students in Need with Back to School Shopping
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Apocalyptic Survival Kits
Apocalyptic Survival Kits
Battlbox Delivers Hardcore Survival Supplies to Subscribers' Doorsteps
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Movie-Themed Board Games
Movie-Themed Board Games
Monopoly Announces the Release Date for its Back to the Future Version
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Conveniently Canned Cocktails
Conveniently Canned Cocktails
The Ballast Point Brewery Packaged Four Common Cocktails into Cans
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Alcohol-Free Cocktail Bars
Alcohol-Free Cocktail Bars
This New London Restaurant Only Serves Alcohol-Free Drinks
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Hydrating All-Natural Beverages
Hydrating All-Natural Beverages
'Recovery Water' Refreshes While Reducing Muscle Damage & Fatigue
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Ultramodern Airline Clubhouses
Ultramodern Airline Clubhouses
The Luxurious Qantas Lounge at Sydney Airport Has an Epic Spa
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Floating Fast Food Barges
Floating Fast Food Barges
A&W Creates a Floating Restaurant with a Water Accessible Drive Thru
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Standalone Jewelry Departments
Standalone Jewelry Departments
This Family Jeweler Created a Separate Section Just for Silver
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Two-In-One Razors
Two-In-One Razors
The 'Cobra Razor' is Ergonomically Designed as Both a Face and Head Razor
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Garden-Building Blocks
Garden-Building Blocks
The 'OrtoBrick' Lets You Create Your Very Own Home Herb Garden
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Premature Christmas Campaigns
Premature Christmas Campaigns
Selfridges Starts the Holidays Early with Christmas in August
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Customized Loyalty Apps
Customized Loyalty Apps
Friska and EPOSability Provide Personalized Offers to Their Customers
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Ice Cream-Inspired Sneakers
Ice Cream-Inspired Sneakers
The Newest Puma Sneakers Reminisce on Summertime Snacks
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Gourmet Dinner Deliveries
Gourmet Dinner Deliveries
The 'Supper' Cars Aim to Deliver Gourmet-Quality Food Directly to Homes
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Beauty Lifestyle Boxes
Beauty Lifestyle Boxes
The 'Play! by Sephora' Makeup Subscriptions Come with Music & More
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Photo-Based Retail Platforms
Photo-Based Retail Platforms
This Online Clothing Retailer is Using Snapchat to Sell Its Products
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Luxury Pet Plane Cabins
Luxury Pet Plane Cabins
These Designated Cabins Make Flying with a Pet Classy on American Airlines
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High-End Thrift Shops
High-End Thrift Shops
This Second-Hand Retailer is Launching a Series of Designer Boutiques
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Recycled Trash Sunglases
Recycled Trash Sunglases
Each Pair of 'RE-View' Sunglasses is Made Using Two Recycled CD or DVDs
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Spiritual Subscription Services
Spiritual Subscription Services
Gabby Bernstein's 'Get More Gabby' Has Tools for Self-Improvement
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Luxury Canine-Subscription Services
Luxury Canine-Subscription Services
This Subscription Service Delivers High-Quality Pet Food
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Comfortable Unisex Collections
Comfortable Unisex Collections
This Veritecouer Fall Line Appeals to Both Genders
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Holistic Airport Saunas
Holistic Airport Saunas
The Finnair Lounge at Helsinki Airport Boasts a Unisex Finnish Sauna
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Flat-Comfort Airplane Seats
Flat-Comfort Airplane Seats
The Virgin Australia Airline Unveiled Super Comfortable Business Seats
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Gratifying Airport Lounge Spas
Gratifying Airport Lounge Spas
The Virgin Atlantic JFK Lounge is in Unmistakably NYC Style
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Eco Showering Devices
Eco Showering Devices
Apple and Alphabet Execs Invested in the Economical Shower Head by Nebia
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Sci-Fi Cosmetic Collections
Sci-Fi Cosmetic Collections
Disney's Star Wars and CoverGirl Created an Epic Makeup Collection
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Stylish Water Bars
Stylish Water Bars
London's Selfridge's is Hosting a Water Bar for Its Exhibit on Ocean Plastic
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Eclectic Asian Eateries
Eclectic Asian Eateries
This Food Bazaar in Thailand Recreates the Experience of Chinatown Indoors
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Virtual Flower Shops
Virtual Flower Shops
This Online Retailer is Changing the Way Consumers Buy Flowers
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Personal Shopping Suites
Personal Shopping Suites
Selfridges Now Has a Dedicated Space for Retail Consultations
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Luxury Appliance Stores
Luxury Appliance Stores
Shoppers Can Take a Shower at This New High-End Appliance Store
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Electronic Notepads
Electronic Notepads
The 'Boogie Board Jot 8.5' Functions Like a Notepad and Computer Combined
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Competitive Food Truck Battles
Competitive Food Truck Battles
This Online Comparison Service Threw a Competitive Food Festival
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Millennial Employment Infographics
Millennial Employment Infographics
This Chart Contains Many Insightful Workforce Statistics
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Experiential Rewards Programs
Experiential Rewards Programs
Holt Renfrew Icon Privileges Earns Experiences Rather Than Points
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High-End Electric Motorcycles
High-End Electric Motorcycles
Jans Shaplin Creates a Concept For a Tesla Motorbike
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Maze-Like Child Boutiques
Maze-Like Child Boutiques
The 'Kindo' Store Combines a Sense of Play with High-End Clothing
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Entrepreneurial Advice Charts
Entrepreneurial Advice Charts
This Entrepreneur Infographic Lists Things To Do and Not To Do
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Hip Cereal Cafes
Hip Cereal Cafes
This New Breakfast-Themed Bar Will Let Customers Mix and Match Different Cereals
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Elegant Skincare Outposts
Elegant Skincare Outposts
The Aesop Toronto Boutique is an Understated Retail Heaven
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Automatic Bartenders
Automatic Bartenders
The Foxtender is an Alcohol Vending Machine with a Compatible Payment App
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Drive-Thru Grocery Stores
Drive-Thru Grocery Stores
Amazon Plans to Launch a New Type of Food Store in California
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Interactive Skincare Ads
Interactive Skincare Ads
Neutrogena's Hands-On Ad Entertains While Selling Makeup Removal Wipes
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In-Store Boutiques
In-Store Boutiques
John Lewis' In-Store Shop Highlights Noteworthy Products with Pop-Up Displays
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Succulent Retail Concepts
Succulent Retail Concepts
Kaktus Kobenhavn is a Cactus-Centric Lifestyle Shop in Copenhagen
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VR Real Estate Tours
VR Real Estate Tours
Harrods Estates Provided Comprehensive Tours of London Apartments
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Twitter-Powered Shopping Cranes
Twitter-Powered Shopping Cranes
The Topshop Playland Pop-Up Lets Visitors Pay with a Tweet
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Experiential Tech Shops
Experiential Tech Shops
Ontario's First Retail Samsung Store Emphasizes Consumer Engagement
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Homey Craft Shops
Homey Craft Shops
Pony Craft's Cozy Store Makes the Search for Materials Organized
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Positivity-Rewarding Cafes
Positivity-Rewarding Cafes
Marmite's Twitter Shop Treats 'Lovers' for Free, While 'Haters' Pay
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Customized Candy Studios
Customized Candy Studios
Kit Kat's Custom Chocolate Bar Pop-Up Lets Customers Create new Flavors
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Sports Lab Interactive Retail
Sports Lab Interactive Retail
The New ASICS Flagship in Paris Offer High-Tech Customization
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Food Truck Fashion Boutiques
Food Truck Fashion Boutiques
The Ardillas United Brand Converted a Doritos Truck to a Mobile Shop
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Book-Shaped Business Cards
Book-Shaped Business Cards
These Business Cards Cleverly Reflect the Company's Product
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Experimental Fashion Pop-Ups
Experimental Fashion Pop-Ups
This Imaginative Pop-Up Shop Offers a Number of Convenient Services
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Inexpensive 3D-Printed Villas
Inexpensive 3D-Printed Villas
This Mind-Blowing House Was Built in Just 10 Days Using a 3D Printer
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Interactive Electronics Shops
Interactive Electronics Shops
The littleBits Pop-Up Store is Part Retail Space and Part Laboratory
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Fast Casual Street Cafes
Fast Casual Street Cafes
Lumee is a Bahrain Restaurant Boasting a Contemporary Heritage Style
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