# Localized Boutique Shopping Apps This App Connects Vancouver Shoppers to Local Boutique Stores By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-11-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boutique-shopping-apps References: [vancouversun](https://vancouversun.com/life/new-vancouver-app-aims-to-connect-local-shoppers-to-area-boutiques) & [shopthis.city](http://shopthis.city/)  Shopping apps are becoming an increasingly popular way for customers to evade the barriers of physical spaces in order to make their preferred purchases from the comfort of their mobile devices, but while many of these offerings encourage a broad radius of exploration, the 'Shop This City' app is taking a different approach by encouraging customers to shop from [local boutique stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-aberdeen). Developed by Maija Savics, the 'Shop This City' app is specifically designed for consumers in Vancouver. It provides updated and easily browsable inventories sourced from local boutique shops that might not otherwise have a [sizeable online presence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-digital-tools). Shoppers can then either make their purchase online or complete their order in the physical location. With its easy interface and broad array of inventory focused on local boutiques, 'Shop This City' exemplifies the potential of [shopping apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-local-by-tiktok-shop) to help grow the local economy by connecting quality boutique businesses to eager customers in the area. Image Credit: Shop This City ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Localized Boutique Shopping Apps:** Shopping apps that focus on connecting customers with local boutique stores have the potential to boost the local economies. - **E-commerce Marketplaces for Local Boutiques:** The emergence of e-commerce marketplaces that focus on supporting local boutiques offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the retail industry. - **Mobile Shopping and Localisation:** The trend of mobile shopping, combined with localisation, provides opportunities for businesses to tap into a more targeted group of customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can adopt the use of localized boutique shopping apps to compete with large e-commerce platforms. - **Mobile App Development Industry:** The rise of localized boutique shopping apps provides innovative opportunities for mobile app developers to design and develop shopping apps for local businesses. - **Local Boutique Businesses:** Small, local boutique businesses can leverage e-commerce marketplaces to gain online visibility and connect with a wider audience of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-new-app.md) - [Luxury E-Commerce Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecommerce-apps.md) - [Women-Focused Shopping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-shopping.md) - [Local Business Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buylokals.md) - [Rewarding AI Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopup.md) - [Personal Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beamble.md) - [Virtual Pop-Up Shop Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-shop-app.md) - [Diminutive Indian Grocery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-grocery-app.md) - [Social City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometrik-app.md)