48 Online Shopping Innovations
From Fitting Room Simulators to Invite-Only Shopping Sites:
Katherinev123 — Nov 27, 2009 — Pop Culture
Black Friday is the day for shopping bargains, there’s no doubt about it. But is waiting in hours-long lines, shoving your way to get to the 50%-off shoes, and having things from your shopping cart snatched by other sneaky shoppers worth it? If not, consider jumping on your computer and accessing the sales on e-boutiques. These online shopping innovations, which include everything from eco auction sites to virtual lingerie shopping, will get you in the online shopping mood!
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Virtual Lingerie Shopping
Knicker Picker
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Pack Your Virtual Suitcase
Polyvore.com Social Shopping
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Invite-Only Luxury Shopping Sites
Ideeli
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Online Luxury Auction Sites
BillionaireXchange.com is the Ultra Premium Version of eBay
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Online Answer to Black Friday
Cyber Monday Kicks off Online Shopping Season
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Personalized Printed Pumps
DreamHeels.com Lets You Design Your Shoe & Earn Money
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E-Commerce Meets Ultra-luxury
20Ltd Sells High End Design
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Window Shopping
Ralph Lauren Debuts Interactive Window Stores
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Social Fashion Shopping Application
Kitson's Total Fashionista Facebook App
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Invite-Only Web Boutiques
Chanel-Exclusives
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Fitting Room Simulators
Try on Clothes With Tobi.com's Augmented Reality Dressing Room
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Interactive Shopping Touch Screens
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Virtual Book Shelves For Real Shopping
Zoomii On-Line Bookstore
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Real Designers in Virtual Worlds
Vivienne Tam for Stardoll
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Chic-onomical Virtual Outlets
The Outnet.com is Outlet for Net-a-Porter.com
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Virtual Italian Storefronts
Moschino Opens First Online Boutique
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Crowdsourced Fashionocracies
Beta Fashion Creates Collections Entirely from Customer Input
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Picture-Based Shoe Shopping
Modista Helps Budget Fashionistas Score Similar Styles
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Personal Credit Card Readers
The SmartSwipe Revolutionizes Online Shopping
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Scheduling Online Shopping
Mapping Hourly Cyber Monday Deals
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Exclusive Car Shopping For Women
Fearless Auto Advice at CarsforGirls.com
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Shutting Down Online Stores
eLuxury Changes to Magazine Format, Denies Financial Woes
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Real Life Online Stores
The eBay Pop-Up Store is a Shift in Web-Based Shopping
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Shopping Addiction iPhone Apps
Net-a-Porter Releases NET-APP That Constantly Updates
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Intuitive Tech Shopping Sites
Measy Quizzes You to Help Decide Which Gadget is for You
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Talk Show Fashion Lines
Oprah Online Store To Sell 'O Baby'
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Online Shops For Millionaires
Recession Unfriendly 20ltd Offers Only 20 Of Each Piece
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Virtual Closet Swaps
ThredUP Uses Netflix Model to Help People Exchange Clothes
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Virtual Accessory Fittings
Claw Money & Sunglass Hut Let You Try Shades On Via Facebook
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Aristocratic Online Shopping
Oakstreet Man Sifts Through the Crap So You Don't Have to
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Luxurious E-Couture
Dolce & Gabbana to Open Online Store for Tech Savvy Fashionistas
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Shopping by Text Message
Amazon TextBuyIt
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Simplistic Gadget e-Buying
The Measy Electronics Website Makes Shopping That Much Easier
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Eco-Concious Shopping
The GoodGuide iPhone App Scans Barcodes For Product Information
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Original Online Stores
Supermarket Sarah Turns a Living Room Wall into an Online Display
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Enabling Impulse Shopping
Woot Trackers Hit Bargain Shoppers' Wallets Hard
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BrowseGoods, BlackDogAir
Two New Ways to View Shopping
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Eco Auction Sites
Ebay Bans Ivory
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Crowdsourced Home Shopping Sites
Honeyshed
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Virtual Personal Shoppers
‘Shop It To Me' Sends Sales On Designer Clothes in Your Size
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Online Stores Offline
Is @Cosme Cosmetics E-Store Pioneering Next Gen Retail?
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Tween Shopping Sites
Shop Like Anna
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Fake Shopping Advocacy
Amazero.Com is an Amazon Spoof Site by Green Thing
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From E-Tail To Real Life Boutique
As Seen On Screen
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Auction Webzines
eBay Launches the Inside Source Magazine
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Credit Crunch Email Alerts
ShoppingNotes.com
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Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
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Same-Day Fashion Rental Deliveries
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Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
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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
Exclusive Travel Promotions
Expedia Group is Offering Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Deals
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
AI-Powered Shopping Sizes
monari and Sizekick Launch an AI Solution for Online Shopping
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
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
Accessible Mindful Shopping Initiatives
Style DNA Brings Sustainability to Black Friday Shopping
Social Media Shopping Partnerships
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Launch 'YouTube Shopping'
Festive Online-Only Retailer Events
The Kroger 12 Merry Days of Deals Event Starts December 4
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
AI-Powered Online Shopping Assistants
Firework Has Unveiled AVA, an AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Online Luxury Resale Platform
eBay Has Launched a Luxury Consignment Platform for High-End Clothes
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Spring Bring-Ready Apparel
SHEIN Offers a Range of Swimwear and Vacation Outfits
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Collaboration with Obsess
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
AI-Powered Clothing Shopping Partnerships
True Fit and Shopify are Working Together for Sizing
Curated Online Shopping Events
Walmart+ is Offering an Online-Only Shopping Event for Members
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Low Cost E-Commerce Shops
A New Amazon Low-Cost Store Will Launch to Match Competitor Pricing
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Comfortably Lined Clog Offerings
Crocs Launches ' Fuzz Fest' for Cyber Monday
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Adorable Character Merchandise Offers
The Line Friends Store Launched Black Friday Deals
One-Stop Wedding Shops
The A&F Wedding Shop Fulfils the Fashion Needs of Brides, Guests & More
Family-Run Online Fabric Stores
Britex Fabrics Unveils a New & Improved Online Retail Destination
AI Fashion Tools
Virtualfit Lets Users Try on New Looks Instantly in a Digital Space
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
AI Outfit Inspiration
Outfit AI Offers Endless Outfit Possibilities
AI-Powered Stylists
FitCheck AI Provides Real-Time Analysis and Personalized Recommendations
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
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
Expansive Office Retailer Promotions
The Staples Home & Office Sale Will Kick Off 2025
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Small-Format Tech Stores
Best Buy Express Offers Curated Tech & Exclusive Telecom Services
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Celebrity-Starring Livestream Events
TalkShopLive Partners with Walmart and Dolly Parton
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs
Shift is Launching the Toggle Tax Rebate Program
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
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YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
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True Fit's Fit Hub Simplifies Sizing and Fit Data on Retailers' Product Pages
Two-Day Retailer Sales
Best Buy is Offering a 48-Hour Sale from July 16th to July 17th
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Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Virtual Shopping Assistants
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Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
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The Nisa Making a Different Locally Pink Friday Event is Supportive
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
AI Shopping Assistants
Claros Scours the Internet For the Product You're Looking For
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Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Optimized Late-Night Deliveries
THG Fulfil's Next-Day Deliveries Support Late-Night Shoppers
Virtual Outfitting Tools
StyleScan Has Launched Stylescan Studio as a New Shopify App
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
Price Monitoring Tools
Price Tracker Notifies You When Items Hit Your Target Price or Drop in Cost
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
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
Indian Baby Care Debuts
Lifelong Online is a New Indian Baby Care Brand for Young Parents
Elevated Holiday Intimates Promotions
Knix Launches Extended Black Friday Sale with 60% Savings
Boho Retailer Gift Guides
The Anthropologie Festive Gift Guide is Packed with Options
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Clothing Try-On Services
Rixo Launches a New 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Service in the UK
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
Preview-Based Shopping Features
Snitch Launches the 'Worth the Wait' Feature for Shoppers
Sensible Luxury Stores
Finn & Form Launches Online Stores in the U.S. and Canada
Second-Hand Gift Campaigns
Marktplaats Challenges Norms with a Special Book
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
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Digital Money Saving Tools
SaveStrike Helps Users Easily Create Wishlists To Curve Impulse Buying
Money-Saving Shopping Extensions
The Karma Extension Tracks Price Drops for Online Shoppers
Holiday Home Delivery Upgrades
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Size-Finding Shopping Extensions
Vogozo Will Help Users Find Their Right Size When Online Shopping
Digitized Hair Consultations
Sally Beauty Debuts the Free Virtual Hair Coloring Consultations
Shopping Discount Discovery
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3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools