These online shopping sensations put emphasis on society's reliance on social media. Many are surfing the web, working online, running errands online and often skipping out on in-store visits by shopping online.
Virtual shopping platforms range from interactive websites to time-saving technologies. Interactive phone and tablet apps allow users to shop on the go while virtual mannequins and fitting rooms help buyers decide on desirable items.
From socially conscious shopping networks to luxury online purchase platforms, online shopping is proving more convenient and addictive than in-store buying. While offbeat online markets aim to sell distinctive items, fair trade virtual sites hope to raise awareness, hoping to contribute to a greater cause.
Whether one is searching for a gift, a singular clothing item or even an investment piece like a car, online shops are proving that nothing is impossible when it comes to the virtual marketplace.
67 Online Shopping Sensations
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Virtual Lingerie Shopping
Knicker Picker
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Interactive Shopping Bags
The Kokoa Hut Bag Makes Shopping a Personalized Experience
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Pack Your Virtual Suitcase
Polyvore.com Social Shopping
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Polyvore Community
Create Your Own Fashion Set and Get Feedback
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Shopping By Phone Takes Off
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Extreme Interactive Shopping
The Garry Cohn 'Lifestyle Sports' Store Concept is Off the Wall
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Amazon Sells Fruit, Meat, Ice Cream
New AmazonFresh Online Grocery Store
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Budget-Friendly Fine Jewelry
Plukka Relies on Customer Interest Before Pieces Become Available
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Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
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In-Store Online Shopping
Intel Point-of-Sale Kiosk Skips Sales Personnel But Not Fitting Rooms
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Fashion Blog E-Shops
Kimandra Vintage Focuses on Creative Expression to Sell Retro Clothes
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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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Shopping Cart Concierge
Self-Serve Checkouts are Taken a Step Further
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Personalized Printed Pumps
DreamHeels.com Lets You Design Your Shoe & Earn Money
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Funky Online Fashion
Isabel Marant at Net-a-Porter Will Make Girls Squeal with Joy
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E-Commerce Meets Ultra-luxury
20Ltd Sells High End Design
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Luxury Brands Boom Online
High End E-tailers Prosper
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Social Good Shopping Sites
'Histoire' Boutique is an Online Store Devoted to Creating a Just World
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Invite-Only Web Boutiques
Chanel-Exclusives
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Interactive Fitting Rooms
Try on Any Pair of Shoes with the Converse Sampler iPhone App
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Fitting Room Simulators
Try on Clothes With Tobi.com's Augmented Reality Dressing Room
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Scannable Window Shopping
John Lewis Virtual Shop Lets People Conveniently Click and Collect
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Interactive Shopping Touch Screens
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Social T-Shirt Shopping Communities
Rumplo
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Get Your Avatar To Try It On First
I-Clothing At Shinsegae
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Social Shopping & Recommendations
3Luxe Luxury E-Catalogue
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Positive Impact Retailers
Blue Button is a Social Business Making a Mark
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Virtual Fitting Mannequins
The Fits.me Site Will Revolutionize Online Clothing Sales
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Chic-onomical Virtual Outlets
The Outnet.com is Outlet for Net-a-Porter.com
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Online Sales Staff
Online Retailer 3LiveShop Incorporates Live Interactive Employees
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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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eBay Auto Shops
BMW eBay Store is Making Buying Parts More Convenient for Customers
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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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Offbeat Online Market Places
Bonanzle Has Bizarre, Strange and Useless Gifts
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Comprehensive Virtual Makeovers
ModiFace Inc. Allows Shoppers to Try Cosmetics and Clothes Online
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Shutting Down Online Stores
eLuxury Changes to Magazine Format, Denies Financial Woes
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Shopping Addiction iPhone Apps
Net-a-Porter Releases NET-APP That Constantly Updates
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Talk Show Fashion Lines
Oprah Online Store To Sell 'O Baby'
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Dynamic Online Shopping
The New Barneys Magalog Requires 3D Glasses for Viewing
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Online Shops For Millionaires
Recession Unfriendly 20ltd Offers Only 20 Of Each Piece
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Crowdsourced Online Lookbooks
Fashionair Lets Editors & Fashionistas Curate Pret-a-Porter Looks
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Aristocratic Online Shopping
Oakstreet Man Sifts Through the Crap So You Don't Have to
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Invite Friends, Get Free Designer Shoes
Shoes! Facebook Application
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Virtual Shopping Experiences
Macy's Magic Fitting Room Makes Trying on Clothes Convenient
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Interactive Fashion Sites
Miss Sixty Has Music, Video, Images
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Open-Source E-Commerce
Shopify
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Original Online Stores
Supermarket Sarah Turns a Living Room Wall into an Online Display
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Online Gift Advice Apps
Shopycat App Makes Gift Recommendations from Facebook Activity
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Social Shopping Sites
Couture Society Combines Online Shopping With Social Networking
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Retailer Magazine Apps
Zappos ZN Combines Editorial Content and Online Shopping
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Prepaid Teenage Purchases
The ‘Bill My Parents' Website Requires Mom's Approval
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Virtual Window Shopping
Turn Hills Lets Online Shoppers Browse the Storefronts of NYC Stores
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Tablet Shopping Apps
The Amazon Windowshop iPad App is Perfect for Shopaholics
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Affordable Custom Apparel
'Send the Trend' Brings Professional Style to Online Shopping
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Virtual Personal Shoppers
‘Shop It To Me' Sends Sales On Designer Clothes in Your Size
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Couture Consignment eBoutiques
Resell Your Luxury Fashion Pieces on reFashioner
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Group Gifting Plug-Ins
The Gifts Project Uses Facebook to Arrange Online Group Gift Giving
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Online Stores Offline
Is @Cosme Cosmetics E-Store Pioneering Next Gen Retail?
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Social Shopping Networks
Blippy Asks You What Your Friends Are Buying
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Cause-Driven Virtual Shopping
Community Collection Donates 20 Percent of Sales to Charity
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Green Gifting Websites
BabyList Registry Lets You Add Products from Any Store on the Web
Related Ideas
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
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
Digital Fashion Labels
Digital Fashion by Printemps is a 40-Piece Virtual Collection
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
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
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
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
Virtual Poolside Shops
The Lacoste Virtual Shop Has an Exclusive Space for Members and NFT Owners
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
NFT Fashion Runways
Vivienne Tam AW23 Fused Physical & Digital Elements
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
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
Salon Hairstyle Try-ons
Perfect Corp. Created Virtual Try-On Technology for Hairstyles
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Text-to-Shop Retail Services
Walmart Text to Shop Makes it Easier Than Ever to Shop
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Klarna's AI Image Search Helps Shoppers Find the Best Deals
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
Virtual Mall Metaverses
Metamall Uplevels the Modern Shopping Experience
Virtual Room Stylers
Decorify by Wayfair is Powered by Generative 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
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Digital Holiday Dresses
Bershka x DressX Digital Going Out Collection Targets Gen Z Customers
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
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Virtual Chocolate Stores
Lindt & Sprüngli USA Created Its First-Ever 3D Virtual Online Store
Virtual Body Care Stores
Tatcha Debuted a Virtual Store Powered by Emperia
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
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
Virtual Tanner Try-Ons
Bondi Sands' Virtual Try-On Experience Finds Perfect Self-Tan Shades
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
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
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
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
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Shoppable TV Show Ads
Shop the Scenes Allows You to Purchase Furniture, Clothing, and More
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
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
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
AR Garment Try-Ons
H&M Launches a Virtual Try-On Lens Wearable Through Augmented Reality
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
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
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
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
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
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
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
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
Virtual Oil Tasting Experiences
Corto Lures Consumers in with a Virtual Tasting Experience
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Firework's AVA is a Digital Human That Enhances E-Commerce with AI
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
eCommerce Fashion Sizing Solutions
'Stailor' Helps Customers Get the Right Size to Reduce Returns
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
AI Shopping Assistants
Claros Scours the Internet For the Product You're Looking For
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
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
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
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
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
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
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Virtual Countryside Experiences
L'Occitane's Virtual Experience Transports Visitors to Provence
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
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
AR-Based Eyewear Try-Ons
Amazon Fashion and Snapchat Partner on an AR Eyewear Shopping Lens
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Money-Saving Shopping Extensions
The Karma Extension Tracks Price Drops for Online Shoppers
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Smart Shopping Assistants
Bolt Shopper Assistant Supports Convenient, Personalized Experiences
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses