Ecommerce business ideas with startup costs and difficulty.
Ecommerce business ideas with startup costs and difficulty.
1 Explore 300 UK ecommerce business ideas tailored to the UK market.
2 Each idea includes clear business concepts, estimated startup difficulty, and funding requirements.
3 Pick a business idea that fits your budget, skills, and market opportunity.
Ecommerce Business Ideas | Category | Sub Category | Difficulty | Funding Required |
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Sustainable Fashion Brand | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Custom-fit Clothing Service | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
AI Stylist Platform | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | High | £100k+ Seed |
Fashion Rental Subscription | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Second-hand Fashion Marketplace | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Modest Fashion E-commerce | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Low | < £10k Bootstrapped |
Plus-size Apparel Line | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Digital Fashion Marketplace | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | High | £100k+ Seed |
AR Virtual Fitting Room | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | High | £100k+ Seed |
Upcycled Clothing Line | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Low | < £10k Bootstrapped |
Personalised Print-on-demand Merch | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Low | < £10k Bootstrapped |
Smart Wearable Fashion | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | High | £100k+ Seed |
Urban Streetwear Label | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Curated Outfit Subscription Box | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Online Bridal Boutique | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Kids’ Clothing Rental | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Adaptive Clothing Line | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Custom Sports Jersey Platform | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Indie Designer Marketplace | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
3d-printed Accessories Store | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | High | £100k+ Seed |
Luxury Fashion Rental | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Clothing Upcycling Service | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Low | < £10k Bootstrapped |
Costume & Cosplay Marketplace | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Custom Sneaker Design Platform | Ecommerce | Retail/Fashion | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Organic Skincare Line | Ecommerce | Beauty & Personal Care | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
Personalised Skincare Service | Ecommerce | Beauty & Personal Care | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
AR Makeup Try-on App | Ecommerce | Beauty & Personal Care | High | £100k+ Seed |
Men’s Grooming Brand | Ecommerce | Beauty & Personal Care | Low | < £10k Bootstrapped |
At-home Hair Dye Kit | Ecommerce | Beauty & Personal Care | Medium | £10k–£100k Pre-seed |
AI Skin Advisor | Ecommerce | Beauty & Personal Care | High | £100k+ Seed |
E-commerce continues to grow exponentially, with new opportunities emerging in D2C brands, marketplace platforms, subscription services, and omnichannel retail. The UK market offers unique advantages for e-commerce entrepreneurs.
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