48 Trending Ecommerce Retailing Businesses [2024]
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1. Rakuten
Shop smarter with Rakuten: Earn Cash Back at 2,500+ stores or shop the marketplace for electronics, clothing, games, sporting goods, and more.
Website traffic: 44.3M/month
2. Chain Store Age
Where they're located: San Diego, California, USA
Website traffic: 360K/month
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4. Retail Ecommerce Ventures
We Transform Well-Known Distressed Retail Brands into Ecommerce Success Stories
Website traffic: 140K/month
5. ProjectorScreen.com
Get low prices, FREE shipping & expert sales/support on 21,000+ of the absolute best projector screens, projectors & home theater items: ProjectorScreen.com
How much they make: $20.4M/year
Where they're located: Pompton Lakes, NJ, USA
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 12
ProjectorScreen.com has experienced an average growth rate of 40%-60%, averaging over $1,000,000 in sales per month in 2021, focusing primarily on the mid-to-premium market, selling projectors, screens, and related audio-visual equipment to both the residential and commercial markets, while distinguishing themselves as an unparalleled source of pre-sales advice and post-sale customer support.
6. InternetRetailing
Retail news, research and analysis for ecommerce and multichannel professionals.
Website traffic: 110K/month
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9. Tower Electric Bikes
Best electric bikes for sale by Tower, the direct to consumer brand of ebikes that are twice as nice as cheap electric bikes and half the price of e-bikes sold at retail.
How much they make: $3.6M/year
Where they're located: San Diego, California, USA
How much did it cost to start: $30K
Current team size: 6
Tower Electric Bikes is a direct-to-consumer eBike brand co-founded by Stephan Aarstol and Mark Cuban, which has done over $36 million in sales since its $150,000 investment in 2012, and produced and sold everything from paddleboards to electric bikes for half the retail price, with the aim of creating the world's first famous eBike brand.
10. Karma Holdings Private Limited
Buy funky and colourful socks for girls & guys online in India from Soxytoes - online store for unique socks. Shop for socks in trendy designs and comfortable fabric. ✓ 300+ Socks Designs & Types to choose from. ✓ Easy Delivery
How much they make:
Where they're located: Delhi, India
How much did it cost to start: $65K
Current team size: 9
11. NitroSell
NitroSell is an e-commerce solution that uses your Point of Sale (POS) system to automatically create, and keep up-to-date, your online store.
12. Blindster
Shop custom blinds, shades, and shutters from window treatment professionals. The #1 rated website for custom blinds. Free samples shipped in 1 day
How much they make: $36M/year
Where they're located: Houston, TX, USA
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 30
Website traffic: 260K/month
Blindster, a leading custom window treatment eCommerce retailer, achieved record sales of $39MM in 2020, experiencing a 60% increase over 2019, by focusing on over-the-top customer service with a six-week training program for customer service reps and a Fit-or-Free guarantee, among other marketing tactics.
13. Secret Sales
Enjoy huge online discounts from exclusive designer fashion brands including Hugo Boss, Gucci, Prada and more at SECRETSALES
14. IMRG
Understand and improve your online retail performance with IMRG - UK's industry association for online retail. Our unique performance data and events can help you and your team today!
Website traffic: 110K/month
15. RetailOps
RetailOps is a complete all-in-one retail and eCommerce software solution. Grow your business to new heights with tools catered to your business.
Where they're located: San Diego, California, USA
16. FactoryPure
We specialize in new and refurbished air conditioners, generators, pressure washers, electronics, medical equipment, tankless water heaters, and more. Authorized Dealer. Free Shipping.
How much they make: $36M/year
Where they're located: San Antonio, TX, USA
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 12
Website traffic: 150K/month
Two brothers co-founded FactoryPure, an online retailer with a focus on generators, which generated around $3M per month in revenue and had cumulative sales of $6.1M in 2018.
17. Auric
Theauric.com is a website offering holistic wellness products such as crystal-infused candles and natural skincare. Founded by a team of 3 entrepreneurs, the business caters to a niche market interested in alternative healing and self-care. With a growing customer base and revenue, they have expanded their product line to include subscription boxes and workshops.
How much they make: $3.6M/year
Where they're located: New Delhi, Delhi, India
How much did it cost to start: $500K
Current team size: 9
Website traffic: 80K/month
A beauty and wellness brand based on Ayurveda, Auric, is making 150,000 sales per month after launching in September 2018 and is currently 95% bootstrapped, with the company focusing on social media and D2C strategies and driving traffic to its website to understand its end consumer.
18. Internet Retailing
Latest news, views, opinion and reports on the ecommerce, online selling and pureplay industries.
19. Creative971
We are #1 rated Shopify Experts in Dubai providing design and development solutions for ecommerce websites. Call us at +971 4 559 6252
Where they're located: Dubai - United Arab Emirates
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 12
20. Mercatus
Our grocery ecommerce platform empowers retailers to own their entire shopping experience end-to-end, from store to door. Find out how.
Website traffic: 30K/month
21. Retailgators
eCommerce Web Scraping Services with Retail gators Company is eCommerce Web Scraping API Services Provider in the USA, Australia, UK, UAE, and more countries at affordable prices.
22. Absolunet
The 10 eCommerce Trends That Will Define 2020: Amazon hits a wall, China’s rising digital influence, in-store facial recognition, in-fridge delivery, malls
Where they're located: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
23. Bcombinator
Strands develops innovative FinTech software that enables banks to offer personalized digital banking experiences using Big Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open API, and best-in-class Customer Experience.
How much they make: $1.2M/year
Where they're located: Barcelona
How much did it cost to start: $3K
Current team size: 10
Learn how Bcombinator, a startup incubator co-founded by a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, has launched around 25 startups and worked with over 100 entrepreneurs with their incubation, acceleration, mentoring, training, networking, and investment fund programs.
24. B2C Furniture
B2C Furniture is the Best Furniture Store in Melbourne with our Showroom located in Dandenong. Buy Quality Furniture Online at the Cheapest Sale Prices
How much they make: $12M/year
Where they're located: Sydney NSW, Australia
Current team size: 15
Website traffic: 180K/month
Anesley Clarke, the founder and CEO of B2C Furniture, achieved a 132% increase in revenue that primarily focuses on selling directly to end-users with their sustainable e-commerce furniture business that offers an extensive range of carefully crafted furniture which is constructed with hardwood and environmentally conscious design.
25. Vitafive
How much they make: $3M/year
Where they're located: Dallas, TX, USA
How much did it cost to start: $200K
Current team size: 3
Vitafive, a direct-to-consumer custom gummy vitamin pouch business founded by 21-year-old Nik Hall and his business partner, Garret, reached a seven-figure business and will earn $3m in revenue in 2021, despite starting with only 31 orders after launch, with a focus on Facebook and Instagram marketing, and expanding into retail with eco-friendly packaging.
26. Nano Singapore
Nano Singapore is founded in Singapore and has gained a worldwide reputation for highly effective and affordable Beauty & Health supplements.
How much they make:
Where they're located: Singapore
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 6
27. OCUSHIELD
Blue light screen protector & blue light screen filter products for PC, laptop, monitor, computer, iPhone, iPad & Macbook. Made by Opticians for your eyes.
How much they make: $3.6M/year
Where they're located: London, UK
How much did it cost to start: $30K
Current team size: 12
Ocushield, a brand that develops medically-rated products to eliminate harmful blue light from digital device screens and improve sleep after screen use, serves over 150,000 customers in 80 countries and generates $300k per month with their flagship product being a blue light blocking screen protector and filters, sold in Verizon, BestBuy, HSN & URBN Outfitters and personally recommended by Sir Richard Branson.
28. Typof Technologies Pvt Ltd.
The eCommerce platform for artisans to sell their handmade products directly to the consumer.
How much they make:
Where they're located: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
How much did it cost to start: $100K
Current team size: 10
29. Bath and Shower Remodeling
Bath Planet is your premier nationwide Bathroom Remodeler. Call our professional bath remodeling and replacement company for a free bathroom design!
Where they're located: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
30. Faerie's Dance
Faerie’s Dance sells timeless eco-friendly fashion including organic clothing and accessories. Shop our sustainable clothing and intimates online today.
How much they make: $204K/year
Where they're located: Happy Valley, OR
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 2
This eco-fashion case study showcases a sustainable clothing company that generates an adjusted gross income ranging between $65k - $75k per year and has over 13,000 newsletter subscribers, predominantly focused on ethical, eco-friendly clothing, lingerie, jewelry, and accessories.
31. Custom License Plates
Licenseplates.tv has made purchasing personalized license plates online easy. We have a huge variety of custom license plates, front auto plates, and frames. Order now!
How much they make: $2.42M/year
Where they're located: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
How much did it cost to start: $200K
Current team size: 15
Licenseplates.tv, founded by Jerome Bulkan and his brother Andy in 1987, manufactures authentic-look license plates for over 140 countries and over 90 states and provinces, with monthly revenues exceeding $200,000, and went live with their eCommerce store that enabled shoppers to customize their license plates online and review them before adding to the shopping cart back in 2003, serving automotive collectors, museums, high-end automobile auctioneers, and virtually all motion picture studios in Hollywood.
32. Olori
Gorgeous Africa-Inspired Handbags that Empower Women.
How much they make: $180K/year
Where they're located: Foster City, California
How much did it cost to start: $10K
Current team size: 1
Olori founder Tomide Awe shares how she turned her love for African textiles into a profitable e-commerce business, with a Kickstarter campaign that raised over 112% of their goal, over 2,000 units sold, and a profitable revenue of $180k/year.
33. ESKUTE
Live a healthier and more active lifestyle with an Electric Bike from ESKUTE! Discover the best E-city bikes, E-MTB bikes,E-Trekking bikes and more. UK warehouse. Free & Fast Shipping. Shop now!
How much they make: $3.36M/year
Where they're located: Birmingham
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 60
ESKUTE started a successful electric bike brand during the pandemic, with a team of nearly 30 staff members, and now makes $280k per month with sales across Europe.
34. Retail Global
Retail Global exists to support the ecommerce industry. We host a wide range of digital and physical events all throughout the world that are focussed on helping retailers sell more online.
How much they make:
Where they're located: Melbourne VIC, Australia
How much did it cost to start: $500
Current team size: 10
35. Empyre Off-Road
At Empyre Off-Road, we are on a mission to provide affordable, quality parts and accessories for Toyota Tundra & Tacoma trucks. Start shopping now knowing you'll get the best price and receive free shipping.
How much they make: $1.2M/year
Where they're located: Lehi, UT, USA
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 2
Website traffic: 50K/month
Empyre Off-Road, an e-commerce business founded by Greg Shuey which sells aftermarket parts for Toyota Tacomas, Tundras, and 4Runners, generated approximately $100,000 a month in revenue and was able to expand its product offering, focusing on content marketing, email marketing campaigns, and organic social media to attract and retain customers.
36. Kosmos Central
Connect Revel, Lightspeed, Clover, Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay Vend, Acumatica, Sage and Square! Manage all inventory in one place and download orders to your POS/ERP.
Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA
37. Nerdbugs
Designed from velvety-soft plush material, Nerdbugs toy plush organs (body parts plush/organs plush) aspire to educate and entertain young and adult science lovers. Our sole mission is to inform and empower modern people of all ages, encouraging them to adopt a healthy lifestyle, to remain strong, active and happy.
Where they're located: Madison, WI, USA
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 1
38. Dropout SRL
dropout is a luxury retailer specialised in the sale of limited edition sneakers and streetwear. Operating a store in the center of Milan, Italy, and online at dropoutmilano.com, dropout stocks products such as Nike Dunk, Nike Air Force, Jordan 1 Mid, Jordan 1 High, Supreme, Off-White, Adidas, Fear of God and YEEZY.
How much they make: $1.68M/year
Where they're located: Milano, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
How much did it cost to start: $120K
Current team size: 8
Website traffic: 50K/month
Founder Kola Tytler managed to build a profitable business, Dropout, worth over $2.5 million by selling limited edition sneakers and streetwear, despite having no prior experience and juggling medical school; the company saw over 50,000 in-store visitors and over $100k in sales in December 2021 alone and raised €750k via equity crowdfunding in 6 days.
39. eCommerce Expo 2020
Adtech, martech and ecommerce tools are all intrinsically related and influence different stages in the customer sales journey. We believe that these customer-facing tools will unify to create a consistent customer journey. By hosting these three technology events in one place and at one time.
40. Schnell Global
How much they make:
Where they're located: Vienna, Österreich
How much did it cost to start: $497
Current team size: 0
41. Dr. Noze Best
Learn more about The NozeBot – a solution for stuffy noses that's effective, easy to use, and might not even gross you out.
How much they make:
Where they're located: Atlanta, GA, USA
How much did it cost to start: $500K
Current team size: 1
42. BreathifyUSA
Are you concerned about your home air quality? Breathify USA of Ada, OK, has the answer. Visit our shop today to purchase our air purifying systems!
Where they're located: Ada, OK, USA
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 1
43. Swim University
The leading source for swimming pool care and hot tub care information. We provide articles, videos and easy step by step guides.
How much they make:
Where they're located: Boulder, CO, USA
Current team size: 2
44. Coupang
45. Gumroad
Sell music, comics, software, books, and films directly to your audience.
How much they make:
Where they're located: San Francisco, CA, USA
Current team size: 17
Website traffic: 16M/month
47. The Goulet Pen Company
Goulet Pens provides fountain pen enthusiasts the most personal online shopping experience through comprehensive education, exemplary service, and products we believe in. We offer thousands of fountain pens, inks, paper, and accessories to get you writing.
How much they make:
Where they're located: Henrico, VA, USA
Current team size: 24
48. DMoose Enterprises Inc
DMoose offers a range of fine quality gym accessories, sports & fitness products at wholesale price. Make DMoose your first choice to get a fine quality gym fitted items.
How much they make:
Where they're located: Buffalo, WY, USA
How much did it cost to start: $10K
Current team size: 40
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