Trend cluster
Category

Shoppable
Experience

Brands create in-person or virtual experiences that consumers can shop in.

Shoppable Luxury VideosShoppable Korean HotelsVirtual Room StylersShoppable Rentable HousingShoppable Digital Concerts

Trend

What is the Shoppable Experience trend?

Shoppable Experience: Shoppable experiences are the newest way that companies are curating unique branded experiences for customers. These experiences include everything from shoppable hotel rooms to cooking shows.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Shoppable Experience trend

Consumers increasingly expect that brands match their lifestyles and social media consumption habits when trying to relate to them. These more authentic interactions breed brand loyalty among consumers.

Trend themes

Themes within the Shoppable Experience trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Shoppable Experiences

Companies are curating unique branded experiences for customers, like shoppable hotel rooms to cooking shows.

02

Interactive Shoppable Videos

Viewers can purchase products and ingredients directly from videos, like interactive cooking shows and shoppable luxury videos.

03

Virtual Shoppable Concerts

Digital concerts have become a norm and sportswear brands introduced shoppable live experiences on TikTok.

Industry implications

What the Shoppable Experience trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Retail Industry

Embracing shoppable experiences and videos can bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping.

For

Hospitality Industry

Shoppable hotel accommodations and other experiences can help to increase revenue for the industry.

For

Entertainment Industry

Virtual and shoppable concerts open up a new revenue stream for the industry during the pandemic and beyond.

Workshop question

How is your brand creating innovative shopping experiences for customers?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Shoppable Experience

Trend score 6.0 out of 10, from popularity 86%, activity 79%, freshness 17%.

Popularity86%
Activity79%
Freshness17%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Shoppable Experience trend

13 featured examples from Feb 13, 2020 to Oct 23, 2023
Shoppable Luxury Videos
CategoryMarketing

Shoppable Luxury Videos

Instagram Taps Celine Dion for Its First In-App Shopping Campaign

Opportunities for fashion brands to use shoppable videos and in-app shopping to showcase their products in a more immersive and convenient way.

Shoppable Korean Hotels
CategoryArt & Design

Shoppable Korean Hotels

All of the Furniture Within D&Department Jeju by Arario is for Sale

Hotels and resorts can incorporate shoppable elements within their facilities, creating a unique and memorable experience for guests.

Virtual Room Stylers
CategoryArt & Design

Virtual Room Stylers

Decorify by Wayfair is Powered by Generative AI

The interior design industry can leverage AI-powered virtual room styler technology to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction through personalized and realistic design visua…

Shoppable Rentable Housing
CategoryArt & Design

Shoppable Rentable Housing

An Aesthetic Pursuit Designs a Shoppable Airbnb in Maine

Furniture brands can partner with rental property owners to showcase their products and offer guests the opportunity to purchase them.

Shoppable Digital Concerts
CategoryBusiness

Shoppable Digital Concerts

Singer Zara Larsson is Hosting a Live TikTok Concert with Ellesse

The entertainment industry can create shoppable experiences for their digital events to increase revenue and engagement with fans.

Shoppable Hybrid Apps
CategoryTech

Shoppable Hybrid Apps

Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest

Retailers can take advantage of the growing trend of shoppable social media by partnering with social media platforms to make their products easily accessible to potential custome…

Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
CategoryBusiness

Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses

The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games

The e-commerce industry can explore the potential of creating immersive virtual shopping experiences powered by 3D technology.

Shoppable TV Show Ads
CategoryBusiness

Shoppable TV Show Ads

Shop the Scenes Allows You to Purchase Furniture, Clothing, and More

As TV viewership continues to rise, the entertainment industry can explore partnerships with shoppable technology providers to generate additional revenue streams.

Virtual Appliance Showrooms
CategoryBusiness

Virtual Appliance Showrooms

Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores

The decline of traditional department stores and rise of virtual appliance showrooms indicate a potential shift towards a more online-focused retail industry.

Interactive Shoppable Cooking Shows
CategoryLifestyle

Interactive Shoppable Cooking Shows

Walmart Cookshop Shares How-To Videos with Celebrity Hosts

Integrating e-commerce with interactive video content can enhance the online shopping experience for customers.

AR Furniture Testing Features
CategoryArt & Design

AR Furniture Testing Features

Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes

The Try On for Home Decor feature on Pinterest has the potential to drive more traffic and conversions to e-commerce websites, enhancing the online shopping experience.

Shoppable Video Platforms
CategoryLifestyle

Shoppable Video Platforms

Spin Live Created a Shoppable Video Service Through Shopify's App Store

Shoppable video platforms provide opportunities for e-commerce businesses to enhance their sales strategies and engage customers.

Live Shoppable Streams
CategoryMarketing

Live Shoppable Streams

CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping

The e-commerce industry can benefit from implementing Videeo for Shopify to enhance customer service and drive sales.