Glossary/Retail Media & Commerce/Live Shopping
Retail Media & Commerce
Live Shopping
Livestreamed video in which hosts sell products that viewers can buy in real time.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Live shopping is livestreamed video in which hosts present and sell products that viewers can buy in real time. Viewers can ask questions through chat and purchase without leaving the stream. It combines entertainment, demonstration, and urgency, and is offered on social platforms, marketplaces, and retailer sites.