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
30
Mobile eCommerce Fitting Rooms
The True & Co. Mobile Retail Store Brings the Online Store to Life
29
Loose Leaf E-Commerce Brands
CitizenTea is a Newly Launched Premium E-Commerce Brand
28
Self-Scanning Shopping Apps
QueueHop Lets You Skip the Line With Smartphone Self-Service Checkout
27
Temporary Mobile App Boutiques
The Wakaka Store in Tianjin Displays the Brand's Gadgets and Apps
26
Branded eCommerce Shipping Boxes
eBay Shipping Boxes Provide Sellers with a Branded Option
25
Streamlined Design Platforms
Havenly Lets You Hire Interior Designers For Low Prices
24
Unisex Baby Clothes
This Retailer's Online Store Includes Gender-Neutral Baby Clothes
23
Instant Condom Shopping
The Trojan Amazon Dash is One of the Latest Additions to the Collection
22
Comprehensive Sizing Shopping Apps
The Sizewise App Gives Consumers Lots of Context Related to Fit
21
Digital Pot Shops
This Washington Recreational Marijuana Store is a Purely Digital Dispensary
20
Cost-Cutting Shopping Apps
Hafta Have Helps Users Save Money While Buying What They Want
19
360-Degree E-Commerce Shops
The New Gucci E-Commerce Site Features an Editorial Section
18
Interest-Based Navigation Apps
Walking App Sidekix Helps You Discover New Places En Route
17
Gamified Stadium Experiences
This Chromecast Promo Engaged an Entire Arena of NHL Fans
16
Immediate Shopping Apps
Project September Allows Shoppers to Click an Image to Buy
15
Golf Course Delivery Drones
Rakuten's Drone UAV 'Sora Raku' Delivers Goods Straight to the Green
14
Shoppable Socialite Gaming Apps
The Kim Kardashian Hollywood Game Links to the Spring Web Store
13
Used Electronic Online Markets
Gone Lite is a Verified Web Source for Second-Hand Electronics
12
IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers
'GKM9000' by Gourmia Enhances Cooking with Wi-Fi Connectivity
11
In-App Loyalty Programs
H & M Club Lets Shoppers Collect Rewards Via the Retailer's App
10
Mobile Plus-Size Boutiques
'The Plus Bus' Brings Plus-Size Clothing Directly to Consumers
9
Delayed E-Shopping Payments
FuturePay Gives Consumers the Freedom to Buy Online and Pay Later
8
Design Review Platforms
Hurated is Like a Search Engine for Design Products Curated by Tastemakers
7
Social Selling Apps
The Flogg App Makes Buying and Selling More Social Than Ever
6
Marketplace Website Builders
The Etsy Pattern Platform Helps Sellers Create Their Own Site
5
Shopping Advisor Apps
'HelloShopper' Offers Personal Shopping Services Via an App
4
Grant Application Concierge Services
Instrumentl Helps Research Scientists Apply for Grants
3
Eco-Friendly Loyalty Programs
Reformation's New Rewards Program is Part of an Earth Day Initiative
2
Flexible eCommerce Payments
'Amazon Pay Monthly' Entices Shoppers with a Buy Now, Pay Later Option
1
Fingerprint Shopping Systems
Japan is Testing a Unique System for Consumer Purchases
Related Ideas
Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Museum-Inspired High-Fashion Stores
Erdem Opens Its Second Retail Location in London
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Hyper-Personalized Homepages
Saks Global Created a Homepage Experience Unique to Every Customer
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Interactive AI-Powered Retail Kiosks
Skechers and We Are Social Singapore Launched the Luna Kiosk
Next-Gen Virtual Merch Stores
The Benfica Immersive Store Assists Customers with an AI Concierge
Circular Runway Fashion Events
eBay Endless Runway Brings Pre-Loved Styles to Fashion Capitals
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Amorepacific Introduces a ChatGPT-Based Shopping App
Personalization-Focused Retail Concepts
Golden Goose Opens in NYC's Meatpacking District
Architecturally Inspired Luxury Boutiques
Dolce & Gabbana Debuts a New Flagship Boutique
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Digitally Enhanced Shopping Experiences
The Ray-Ban Boutique Opened at Royalmount Shopping Complex
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Slick Contemporary Apothecary Concepts
ODAMI Designs the Living Beauty Store in Toronto
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Cross-Border Ecommerce Platforms
Quince Launches Localized Canadian Site For Seamless Shopping
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
AI-Powered eCommerce Features
Amazon Interests Offers Tailored Product Options for Shoppers
Lead Intelligence Services
Ecommerce Leads Identifies Stores Actively Seeking Agency Partners
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Retail Moodboard Apps
'ShopLook' Makes Curated Online Shopping Easy with Moodboards
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Accessiblle No-Code Marketplace Platforms
Nautical Commerce Continues to Democratizing E-Commerce
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
Cosmetics-Focused Mobile Retail Apps
Clarins and Merkle Collaborate on a Mobile Application
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Digital Try-On Solutions
Bariano Uses Try with Mirra Technology for its New Virtual Fitting Rooms
Dedicated Contemporary Fashion Stores
COS Has Debuted a Dedicated Canadian Online Store
AI-Native Commerce Platforms
Glance AI Swaps Search for an Inspiration-Led Discovery Experience
Essential Shopping eCommerce Promotions
Amazon Everyday Essentials Week Will Offer Up to 40% Off
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
AI-Assisted Retailer Websites
Lightspeed Showroom Gives Brick-and-Mortar Stores an Online Presence
AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms
Hypedrop Validates, Designs and Develops Products in Six Weeks
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Regional Ecommerce Expansion Moves
Lululemon Launches lululemon.mx Website for New Operations
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Hyper-Personalized Beauty Platforms
Kult App Transforms How Shoppers Find & Buy Products in India
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Collaborative Streamlined Retailer Tools
Centric Shoppingfeed Joins Forces with Temu
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Mobile Retail Terminals
Toshiba Launches the TCx M7 for Flexible In-Store Checkout
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
MAiN Creates a 3D Model from a Single Image Using AI
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
AI-Powered Shopping Platforms
Daydream Represents an Innovative Approach to Digital Fashion Retail
Swiss-Engineered Virtual Presentation Systems
The ShowCase Caters to the Needs of Luxury Brands
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
AI Shopping Applications
Lotte Mart Zeta is a New AI-Powered Shopping Tool for Korean Consumers
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Hybrid Gallery Shops
APOC London Boutique Doubles as Gallery for Designers and Artists
Anniversary-Celebrating Marketplace Events
eBay Inc. is Commemorating Its Thirtieth Anniversary
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo Store
All-In-One Retailer Community Apps
Pacsun Debuts the PS Community Hub App
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Gamified Cashback Platforms
ShopBack is Bringing Mobile-First Cashback Experiences to US Shoppers
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Shopping Campaign Optimizers
Productsup Introduced AI-powered Google Shopping Enhancement Tools
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Interactive Retailer Screen Installations
Looma Deploys Its In-Store Digital Media System at BJ's
Second-Party E-Commerce Models
Neato manages online sales and logistics for consumer brands
Dedicated Kitchen E-Commerce Platform
ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Debuts the HENCKELS Marketplace
Intuitive Store-Building Platforms
LaunchMyStore Helps Small Businesses, Sellers, and Dropshippers
Tech-Advanced Smart Retail Solutions
ZKONG Showcases Its Smart Retail Solutions in Düsseldorf
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Local-To-Local E-Commerce Models
Temu Expands Presence in Canada with Its New Local-To-Local Model
Expansive AI Product Catalogues
Morrisons and Google Cloud Launch an AI-Powered Product Finder
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Online Luxury Lifestyle Shops
Quince Gourmet Food & Wines is Launching in Time for the Holidays
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
The 'Doppl' App Now Features a Discovery Feed
E-Commerce Content Growth Tools
Blogd’s Smart E-Commerce Blogging Tools Drive Organic Sales
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Redefined Mobile Commerce Experiences
Glance and the Samsung Galaxy Store Partner in the U.S.
Bridal-Focused Retail Concepts
David’s Bridal Seeks to Redefine Bridal Shopping
Interactive Store Hubs
The Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough is a New Hub for Tech Lovers
Ecommerce Tool Directories
1-800-D2C Connects Top D2C Brands With Trusted Ecommerce Tools
Game Developer-Focused Shop Platforms
Xsolla Debuts Significant Upgrades to Its Web Shop Platform
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Diverse Shopping Platforms
VARSHOPS Discovers Quality Products Across Multiple Categories Securely
AI Commerce Platforms
iMerch.ai Delivers Personalized Shopping And Smart Storefront Solutions
AI E-commerce Support
3WiN Enhances E-commerce With 24/7 Support and Personalized Shopping
Second-Hand Tech Deliveries
CeX and Just Eat Takeaway.com Will Deliver Pre-Owned Gaming Products
Ecommerce Discovery Tools
Depict Enables Pinterest-Style Product Discovery for Ecommerce Stores
Mobile App Builders
AppBuzz Transforms Your Ecom Site into a Mobile App in 60 Seconds
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
No-Code Commerce Platforms
Dokan Cloud Helps Businesses Build And Manage Online Stores Easily
Small Retailer EPoS Systems
The ShopMate 360 EPoS is Great for Convenience Stores and More
AI eCommerce Builders
Zegashop is an AI eCommerce Website Builder with Built-In Growth Strategy
Online Sales Platforms
Samasemua Helps Creators And Small Businesses Sell Products Anywhere
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Category-Focused Ball Retailers
The Ball Depot Launches its New E-Commerce Platform
Digital One-Link Webstores
Samasemua Lets You Sell Products And Create Webstores With One Link