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Retail Media & Commerce

Live Shopping

Livestreamed video in which hosts sell products that viewers can buy in real time.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated 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.