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
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
Presented By Launches an Immersive Sneaker Store in Riyadh
Phygital Sportswear Concepts
The Nike Style Concept in Seoul Expands the Definition of Sport
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
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
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Virtual Sportswear Ambassadors
Nikeland on Roblox Lets Players Create Nike-Branded Digital Avatars
AR-Enabled E-Commerce Products
Nextech AR Launches 'ARitize Configurator' For Shopify
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
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
Sneaker Marketplace Metaverses
The Edit Ldn Opened a Premium Store Within Bloktopia
AR-Based Store Replicas
Lowe's Will Create a 'Digital Twin Store' Using Augmented Reality
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Virtual Mall Metaverses
Metamall Uplevels the Modern Shopping Experience
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Digital-First Tech Shops
Best Buy's New Store Includes Scannable QR Codes & Mobile Self-Checkout
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
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
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
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
Accessible Virtual Try-On Services
Perfect Corp. Launches 'Makeup Virtual Try-On Online Service'
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
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
Metaverse Shopping Malls
Avatly Offers a New Hybrid Shopping Experience for Avatars
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Circular Metaverse Capsules
H&M Releases a Metaverse-Inspired Collection at Its Williamsburg Store
Virtual Try-On Mirrors
Hugo Boss Launches New VR Try-On Tool, the 'PictoFit Mirror'
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Back-to-School Metaverse Campaigns
Kickers UK Created a Kids' Footwear Campaign Through Roblox
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Metaverse Fashion Malls
Users Can Virtually Try on Mango Designs in Roblox's Outfit Shopping Mall
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Enhanced Pinterest Shopping Tools
Pinterest Debuts Video in Catalogs Tool & Other 'Shop' Features
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
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
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
Post-Purchase E-Commerce Tools
Smartrr Launches New Post-Purchase Tools for DTC Shopify Brands
AI Footwear Fitting Tech
OmboriGrid & Volumental are Helping Consumers Experience a Better Fit
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Grocery Store Data Trackers
Amazon Launches New Retail Data Tracking System, 'Store Analytics'
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
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Experiential Online Marketplaces
REVERSIBLE Launches the Omni-Channel Retail Aggregation Service
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
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
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
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
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
AI-Powered Retail Try-Ons
Walmart is Adding an AI-Based Try-On Technology for Online Consumers
One-Stop-Shop Bridal Boutiques
LoversLand Has Everything Wedding-Related in One Marketplace
Exploratory Fashion Metaverses
H&M's Loooptopia Helps Fans Discover Their Digital Fashion Identity
Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops
The Laneige Virtual World is an Experiential Beauty Shop
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
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
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Ecommerce Returns Programs
Loop Launches an App to Help Shopify Merchants Optimize Returns
London-Based Startup Retailers
The Nothing Store is Opening a Location in Soho, London
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
TV-Streaming Commerce Partnerships
Roku Partnered with Walmart to Integrate Shopping with TV Ads
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Retail Technology Acquisitions
Walmart is Acquiring Volt Systems to Enhance Customer Experiences
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
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
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
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
Shopping-Oriented Metaverses
Flipkart Launches Its Own E-Commerce Metaverse, 'Flipverse'
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
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
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Visual Merchandising Planning
Visulon Inc.'s is a Cloud-Based Enterprise Solutions Platform
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
AR-Based Eyewear Try-Ons
Amazon Fashion and Snapchat Partner on an AR Eyewear Shopping Lens
Curated Multi-Label Platforms
Unbound Group Debuts a Multi-Brand Platform for 55+ Consumers
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Month-Long Holiday Shopping Promotions
Walmart 'Black Friday Deals for Days' is Back This November