As the November 2017 business trends reveal, brands are dramatically re-thinking the shopping experience both online and in-person.
While the rise of online shopping has made purchasing new items extremely convenient for consumers, sometimes it can be difficult to narrow down one's search. One solution comes in the form of the My Mile platform from Orchard Mile, which allows customers to build their own online shopping street thereby mimicking the real-life experience of walking down the street and going into every designer's shop.
On the retail side, there is also a major push to change the way consumers shop. One example highlighted by the November 2017 business trends is Walmart's Store No. 8's first-ever Innov8 gala, which focused on sharing futuristic VR retail experiences that have the potential to reshape the future of commerce.
Top 65 Business Ideas in November
From Virtual Shopping Street Platforms to VR Retail Showcases:
Katherine Pendrill — Nov 26, 2017 — Business
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Crowdfunded Product Marketplaces
'Indiegogo Marketplace' is a Place to Purchase Inventive Products
64
Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
thisopenspace Launched the 'Sleepover' Concept Store in Toronto
63
Intimacy Product Subscription Services
'Maude' Offers Sex Essentials Direct-to-Consumer
62
Plastic Chair Pop-Up Shops
The Diversity of the Eames Plastic Chair is Celebrated at This Pop-Up
61
Redesigned Disney Stores
The New Disney Stores Connects Consumers to the Theme Park Experience
60
Virtual Shopping Street Platforms
Orchard Mile Lets You Build Your Own Online Shopping Street
59
Masculine Essential Subscription Services
Bespoke Post Curates Impressive Boxes for Guys
58
At-Cost Fashion Lines
MyClothes Retails Sweaters, Pants and T-shirts Starting at $5
57
Online AI Shopping Tools
Net-A-Porter is Building an AI Tool That Makes Personalized Suggestions
56
Dog-Specific Loyalty Programs
The Biscuit Smart Collar Offers Dogs an Optimal In-Store Experience
55
Boomer-Friendly Entertainment Spaces
Smash Park Combines Food & Drinks with Low-Impact Activities
54
VR Retail Showcases
Walmart's Store No. 8 is Imagining the Future of Retail with Virtual Reality
53
Convenient Shoe Rental Services
Designer Shoe Warehouse Lets You Rent Shoes for Special Occasions
52
Alcohol eCommerce Bars
The Amazon Bar Promotes Alcoholic Drinks Available Through Amazon
51
Rapper Bodega Pop-Ups
A$AP Rocky's AWGE x Selfridges Bodega is Inspired by the Star's Home Town
50
Self-Serve Beer Stations
Reading University's 'Beer Wall' Features 16 Varieties on Tap
49
AI Clothing Model Generators
Vue.ai Creates Custom Models Based on a Consumer's Selected Size
48
Coffee Pod Subscription Services
Cups Coffee Delivers High Quality Coffee to Subscribers' Doors
47
All-Encompassing Wellness Stores
Hello Love Touches on Art, Spirituality, Food and Movement
46
Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
'Mylkman' Delivers Plant-Based Alternatives in Reusable Glass Bottles
45
Subconscious Shopping Experiences
The Art of Shopping Presented by eBay Measures Brain Signals
44
QSR Brand Ambassador Costumes
The KFC Colonel Sanders Halloween Costume is Limited-Edition
43
Unbranded Beauty Essential Lines
Brandless Has Added 15 New Beauty Products to Its Affordable Line
42
Transparent Lifestyle Goods Retailers
H&M's 'Arket' Website Emphasizes Where Each Product is Made
41
Credit Card-Branded Pop-Ups
Marie Claire and Mastercard Partnered for a Tech-Infused Shop
40
Farm-Inspired Coffee Shops
'Doutor Coffee Farm' is Styled to Resemble a Coffee Plantation Mansion
39
Drive-Through Retail Services
Target Drive Up Lets Consumers Pick Up Items Using a Drive-Through
38
Wardrobe Recommendation Sites
Finery Analyzes Users' Wardrobes to Offer Up New Clothes
37
Sustainable Online Thrift Stores
Patagonia's Worn Wear Campaign Launched an Online Secondhand Shop
36
Instructive Startup Platforms
SockSeed Lets You Develop Business Ideas with a 6 Step Strategy
35
Retro Cartoon Subscription Boxes
The Nick Box Subscription Service Offers Exclusive Products
34
Automotive Experience Studios
The Interactive 'FordHub' Space Connects Ford to Consumers
33
Augmented Reality Marketplaces
The Gadget Flow Online Marketplace Now Offers AR Product Previews
32
Augmented Reality Salons
Saks Fifth Avenue's 'The Salon Project' Introduces Salons of the Future
31
Rooftop Grocer Gardens
The Grocery Store IGA Has Introduced a Rooftop Garden
30
Personal Event Marketplaces
Online Event Planning Platform Planinn Helps Coordinate Venues
29
Office Space Rental Services
Airbnb and WeWork are Helping Traveling Professionals Find an Office
28
Social Business Accelerators
Facebook and Clearblanc's 'Chrged' Gives Businesses Access to Capital
27
Influencer Shoutout Marketing Platforms
'Jumpfame' Connects Influencers and Marketers Together
26
Luxury Car Subscription Services
The Porsche Passport Service Offers Cars on Demand
25
Personalized E-Commerce Tools
The Communication and Sales Tool Merges In-Store and Online Shopping
24
Collaborative Crowdfunding Platforms
'Kickstarter Commissions' Turns Backers into Creators
23
Supermarket Drinking Festivals
The Waitrose Drinks Festival Introduces Consumers to New Products
22
Fisherman Subscription Services
Mystery Tackle Box Delivers Hand-Selected Gear
21
Sustainable Digital Micro-Grocers
Farmstead's AI Calculates and Predicts Orders to Reduce Waste
20
Team-Building Game Platforms
The 'Ludo' Platform Provides Team Building Games for Professionals
19
Travel Accommodation Loan Services
Airbnb Select Will Offer 'Home Improvement' Loans to Hosts
18
Professional Queuing Services
iQueue Helps You Get Your Favorite Things Without Waiting in Line
17
Artistic Project Management Tools
Startup Palette Provides Project Management for Artists Globally
16
Canadian Fashion Pop-Ups
INLAND's Fall Pop-Up Spotlighted 70 Canadian Designers
15
Transport Card Loyalty Programs
Dubai's Nol Cardholders Can Soon Earn 'nol+' Points
14
Fashion Retail Sale Platforms
'Filch' Offers Discounted Fashion Deals from Your Favorite Stores
13
Tactical Gear Subscription Services
The Spec Ops Global Subscription Box is Packed with Elite Gear
12
Social Network Food Deliveries
Facebook's Order Food Function Makes Ordering Delivery Even Easier
11
Millennial Finance Education Resources
'Stackin' Helps Younger Demographics Understand Banking
10
Blockchain Ticketing Systems
'Aventus' Makes Ticket Sales More Secure and Less Fraudulent
9
Painful Skate Shop Promotions
Ozmosis is Offering a Discount for Injuries with #PayWithPain
8
Empowering Beauty Subscriptions
Bloom Beautifully's Monthly Boxes Center Around Mental Health
7
AR Shopping Experiences
Mastercard's AR Experience Lets Customers Scan Their Eyes to Pay
6
Efficiency-Enhancing Business Platforms
SaaS Startup Knack Improves Business Productivity
5
Cryptocurrency Wifi Projects
Wificoin Lets You Buy Hotspot Access When You Can't Get Public Wifi
4
Mixed-Reality Shopping Events
chloma x STYLY are Introducing the Future of Shopping
3
eCommerce Delivery Keys
Amazon Key Offers Prime Members the Option to Have Packages Left Indoors
2
Sensory Consumer Labs
Eye-Tracking and Biometric Technology at GSK's Lab Determine Preferences
1
Demand-Based Theater Pricing
The Regal Entertainment Group is Testing New Pricing Structures
Related Ideas
Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Virtual Try-On Services
SpreeAI is Making Significant Strides in the Fashion Industry
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Shoppable AI Fashion
Redro Turns Real-Time Fashion into Discoverable AI-Powered Looks
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
AI Virtual Try-On Tools
Outfit Changer AI Represents the Future of the Fashion Industry
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Metaverse Watch Shops
Casio is Opening a Virtual G-SHOCK STORE in the Metaverse
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-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
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Zoovu Offers a Personalized eCommerce Solution with 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
Fashion Styling Games
Revolve Provides an Immersive Shopping Experience on Bellemint
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'
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
URBAN REVIVO Opens Its Flagship Store in Malaysia
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
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
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
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
Metaverse Fashion Malls
Users Can Virtually Try on Mango Designs in Roblox's Outfit Shopping Mall
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
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Instant Retail Savings Platforms
formi by Patron Points Offers Universal Savings for Shoppers
AI Footwear Fitting Tech
OmboriGrid & Volumental are Helping Consumers Experience a Better Fit
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Virtual Skincare Experiences
Skincare Brand Laniege Launches its First Virtual Store with Obsess
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops
The Laneige Virtual World is an Experiential Beauty Shop
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Competitor Insight Business Platforms
'RivalSense' Helps Brands Monitor Their Competitors
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Virtual Makeup Try-Ons
Parfums Christian Dior Launches a Virtual Try-On Consultation Service
Virtual Outfitting Tools
StyleScan Has Launched Stylescan Studio as a New Shopify App
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
Virtual Shopper Solutions
Firework Launches a One-to-One Video Chat Solution for Virtual Shoppers
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Visual Merchandising Planning
Visulon Inc.'s is a Cloud-Based Enterprise Solutions Platform
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
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
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
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
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Immersive Virtual Bookstores
Shepherd Let's Book Lovers Browse Virtual Shelves to Discover Books
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation