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
QSR Brand Ambassador Costumes
The KFC Colonel Sanders Halloween Costume is Limited-Edition
44
Subconscious Shopping Experiences
The Art of Shopping Presented by eBay Measures Brain Signals
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
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Fake Food Delivery Apps
Korea's Viral Dopamine Shopping Sites Mimic the Online Ordering Experience
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Circular Runway Fashion Events
eBay Endless Runway Brings Pre-Loved Styles to Fashion Capitals
Purpose-Built Intelligence Platforms
Shoptelligence Debuts the ShopLab AI and ShopLaunch AI Tools
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
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
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Virtual Footwear Try-Ons
Google's AI-Powered Try-On Tech Helps with Online Shoe Shopping
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
AR Rug Visualizer Tools
Rugs.com Launches Its Augmented Reality Visualization Tool
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Retail Moodboard Apps
'ShopLook' Makes Curated Online Shopping Easy with Moodboards
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Virtual Fashion Studios
CostumePlay AI Lets You Try On Clothes Virtually And Explore Styles
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Virtual Styling Tools
TryMe AI Lets Users Preview Outfits And Track Style Choices
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
AI-Powered Product Discovery Tools
The Vitamin Shoppe's Shoppe Advisor Supports In-Store Education
shop-in-shop streetwear installations
U Urban Outfitters debuts the Vans 'On Rotation' experience
Shelf-Scanning Robot Services
ShelfOptix Helps Retailers Access Insights with a Subscription
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Virtual Clothing Tools
Virtual Try On Generates Realistic Clothing Images For Marketing And Social
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
Agentic Commerce Platforms
Google Introduced an AI-Powered Universal Cart for Smarter Shopping
AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms
Hypedrop Validates, Designs and Develops Products in Six Weeks
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Emotionally Intelligent Retailer Platforms
JK Tech Spotlights Its Artificial Intelligence Platform
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
AI Wardrobe Systems
Vêtir Unites What Clients Already Own and What They Desire
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Personalized AI Shopping Features
Meta Launches Meta AI Shopping Research Experimental Tool
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
Celebrity Tech Retail Partnerships
Shaquille O'neal Joins the Innovation Retail Platform tm:rw
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
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Agentic Shopping Platforms
Hey Savi Uses AI to Search, Compare and Buy Fashion
Anniversary-Celebrating Marketplace Events
eBay Inc. is Commemorating Its Thirtieth Anniversary
Smart Mirror Platforms
loook.ai Helps Brands and Retailers Transform Retail with AR Mirrors
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo Store
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Mobile-First POS Systems
Boot Barn Launches Its Mobile POS Platform
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Autonomous Grocery Platforms
AI-powered systems automate inventory, pricing, and store operations
Luxury Retail Ecosystems
Exemplar Luxury Group Unites Three Luxury Retail Banners
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
AI-Powered Discovery Commerce
Shopen AI Personalizes Product Discovery and Deal Finding
AI Shopping Search Tools
Vibe Shopping Uses AI To Identify Products From TikTok And Video Content
Conversational Visual Shopping
Amazon Lens Live Matches Products Through Real-Time Scanning
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Expanded Visual Search Features
Amazon Unveiled Its Visual Search Capabilities in Shopping App
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Streamlined Payment Integrations
365 Retail Markets Incorporates VisionLink to Its Smart Stores
AI Store Assistants
xPilot Helps Retailers Make Proactive Moves with Digital Twin Technology
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Multi-Faceted Virtual Competitions
Pitpat's Global Online 10K Challenge Targets Runners Worldwide
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
AI Retail Infrastructure Platforms
Huawei Expands Intelligent Retail Systems Across Europe
Omnichannel Retail Media Networks
Target's Roundel Expands Advertising Across Streaming and Stores
Retail AI Assistants
Retail AI Council Develops AI Tailored to Industry-Specific Needs
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Hybrid Beauty Discovery
Ulta Beauty Finds Gen Alpha Blends AI Tools with In-Store Shopping
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
AI-Powered Mobile Commerce Platforms
Button Notes the Efficacy of Its AI Optimization Platform
AI Kitchen Design Platforms
3D Cloud Introduces Conversational Tools for Custom Kitchen Planning
Virtual City Explorers
Citywalki Offers Immersive Virtual Experiences In Over 140 Cities
Elevated By-Appointment Shopping Services
Royalmount Montreal Opens a Shopping and Styling Suite
Digital-First Furniture Stores
Article Debuted Its Direct-To-Consumer Furniture Stores in the U.S.
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Retail Media Leadership Communities
RETHINK Retail Launches Executive Media in Retail Community
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Integrated Retail Execution Services
JLL Streamlines Retail Development Services
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Global Home Improvement Stores
Vevor Opens Doors to its First U.S. Storefront