The top May 2016 e-commerce ideas showcase both efforts from brick-and-mortar retailers to enhance their digital presence and innovative new businesses.
A temporary retail outpost set up by tech brand Wakkaka will serve as a hub for consumers to become familiar with some of the mobile apps. Designed by architecture studio Pendam the temporary store will showcase a variety of the brand's software applications, accessible on the brand's gadgets that have been set up around the store for use by shoppers.
Separately, luxury fashion brand Gucci recently re-launched their e-commerce experience. The new site includes a 360-degree video lookbook and plenty of editorial content that helps shoppers imagine a product's best uses and satisfies the consumer demand for branded content.
Top 30 E-Commerce Ideas in May
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Mobile eCommerce Fitting Rooms
The True & Co. Mobile Retail Store Brings the Online Store to Life
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Loose Leaf E-Commerce Brands
CitizenTea is a Newly Launched Premium E-Commerce Brand
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Self-Scanning Shopping Apps
QueueHop Lets You Skip the Line With Smartphone Self-Service Checkout
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Temporary Mobile App Boutiques
The Wakaka Store in Tianjin Displays the Brand's Gadgets and Apps
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Branded eCommerce Shipping Boxes
eBay Shipping Boxes Provide Sellers with a Branded Option
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Streamlined Design Platforms
Havenly Lets You Hire Interior Designers For Low Prices
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Unisex Baby Clothes
This Retailer's Online Store Includes Gender-Neutral Baby Clothes
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Instant Condom Shopping
The Trojan Amazon Dash is One of the Latest Additions to the Collection
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Comprehensive Sizing Shopping Apps
The Sizewise App Gives Consumers Lots of Context Related to Fit
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Digital Pot Shops
This Washington Recreational Marijuana Store is a Purely Digital Dispensary
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Cost-Cutting Shopping Apps
Hafta Have Helps Users Save Money While Buying What They Want
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360-Degree E-Commerce Shops
The New Gucci E-Commerce Site Features an Editorial Section
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Interest-Based Navigation Apps
Walking App Sidekix Helps You Discover New Places En Route
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Gamified Stadium Experiences
This Chromecast Promo Engaged an Entire Arena of NHL Fans
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Immediate Shopping Apps
Project September Allows Shoppers to Click an Image to Buy
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Golf Course Delivery Drones
Rakuten's Drone UAV 'Sora Raku' Delivers Goods Straight to the Green
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Shoppable Socialite Gaming Apps
The Kim Kardashian Hollywood Game Links to the Spring Web Store
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Used Electronic Online Markets
Gone Lite is a Verified Web Source for Second-Hand Electronics
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IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers
'GKM9000' by Gourmia Enhances Cooking with Wi-Fi Connectivity
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In-App Loyalty Programs
H & M Club Lets Shoppers Collect Rewards Via the Retailer's App
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Mobile Plus-Size Boutiques
'The Plus Bus' Brings Plus-Size Clothing Directly to Consumers
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Delayed E-Shopping Payments
FuturePay Gives Consumers the Freedom to Buy Online and Pay Later
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Design Review Platforms
Hurated is Like a Search Engine for Design Products Curated by Tastemakers
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Social Selling Apps
The Flogg App Makes Buying and Selling More Social Than Ever
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Marketplace Website Builders
The Etsy Pattern Platform Helps Sellers Create Their Own Site
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Shopping Advisor Apps
'HelloShopper' Offers Personal Shopping Services Via an App
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Grant Application Concierge Services
Instrumentl Helps Research Scientists Apply for Grants
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Eco-Friendly Loyalty Programs
Reformation's New Rewards Program is Part of an Earth Day Initiative
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Flexible eCommerce Payments
'Amazon Pay Monthly' Entices Shoppers with a Buy Now, Pay Later Option
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Fingerprint Shopping Systems
Japan is Testing a Unique System for Consumer Purchases
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Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
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AR Retail Kiosks
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Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Gourmet Snack-Focused E-Commerce Platforms
Goody's Focuses on Gourmet Popcorn and Chocolates
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Social Media Shopping Partnerships
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Launch 'YouTube Shopping'
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Online Luxury Resale Platform
eBay Has Launched a Luxury Consignment Platform for High-End Clothes
AI-Powered Ecommerce Tools
Threekit Launches an AI Suite for Guided Selling and Discovery
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
URBAN REVIVO Opens Its Flagship Store in Malaysia
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
The Gucci Flagship Store Just Opened in Montreal’s Royalmount Center
Low Cost E-Commerce Shops
A New Amazon Low-Cost Store Will Launch to Match Competitor Pricing
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Experiential Airline Stores
The Emirates World Travel Store Features Lounge Displays
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
Advanced In-Store Media Solutions
Ephex Aims to Enhance the Retail Experience Through Technology
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Accessory Brand London Expansions
Topologie Opens Up a London Store Nestled in Shoreditch
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
B2B eCommerce Partnerships
Zakeke is Partnering with Elogic Commerce on Developmental Projects
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Four-Hour E-Commerce Deliveries
IShopChangi Launches an E-Commerce Delivery Service with FoodPanda
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Branded Customer Resale Marketplaces
Relove Enables Businesses to Launch C2B2C Storefronts
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
AI-Backed eCommerce Platforms
New Era Japan is Upgraded with GroupBy's AI eCommerce Search
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Pre-Loved Clothing Platforms
Zara is Expanding its Pre-Owned Platform for Eco-Shopping
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
AI Commerce Assistants
Sidekick is an AI-Enabled Assistant for Business Owners on Shopify
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Personalized E-Commerce Platforms
Jarikre Debuts a New E-Commerce Solution for Nigerian Consumers
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
West African Super Apps
'ShaQ Express' has Evolved from Logistics to a Super App in a Few Years
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Pre-Loved Ancestral Apparel
McCann Japan and SAFARI Debut the Second Life Social Commerce Platform
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping