The 10 most popular online stores in Mexico

Online stores in Mexico have seen strong growth in recent years. Online shopping and sales are becoming increasingly convenient compared to transactions in local stores, as online stores can offer a secure shopping experience without the need to leave your home, and sometimes at better prices.

One of the factors for the increase in online shopping is the fact that people do not need to go out to buy things because they can find them online; they can buy from their computer, laptop, tablet, or phone.

Due to the digital transformation brought by the pandemic, e-commerce has increased dramatically. This was proven by the growth of over 70% of digital transactions in Mexico in 2020; this percentage continues to grow and will likely remain in a positive trend in the coming years.

In high seasons (such as Christmas, Mother's Day, Children's Day, etc.), where stores are always crowded and endless lines to pay become a nightmare, many of us try to make our purchases from an online store, and the nightmare of buying something becomes a nice experience.

It is also an excellent option because it allows you to find and buy products quickly, comfortably, and economically.

What are the most popular stores?

Some of the most popular online stores in Mexico are clothing stores, home and garden specialty stores, and furniture stores; thanks to their good design, they are able to capture the attention of consumers due to the features of their design and the amenities they can offer between their physical stores and virtual stores.

Here is the list of what we consider to be the most famous online stores in Mexico:

1. Amazon

It is one of the most popular online stores in Mexico and has a larger market share than any other store.

It was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos as a website to sell books, and now it is a leader in online stores, mobile stores, video game stores, app stores, and physical stores.

It has over 96 million customers and has approximately 47 logistics centers located in stores throughout Europe, Asia, and America.

Its virtual store has 250 million products that range from toys to electronics, including sports and cosmetics.

2. Mercado Libre

Another giant in the world of e-commerce. Mercado Libre is the main competitor in Latin America, surpassing Amazon in most of these countries.

Its virtual store is simple but has enough information for customers to find what they are looking for without suffering during the process, and its rapid delivery facilities, refund and return policy, place them as one of the leaders in Mexico.

3. Walmart

It is one of the largest businesses globally and has over 11,600 stores worldwide.

In the online store you can find various departments such as applications, electronics, supermarket, etc. where customers can find home-related products, appliances, clothing, and other things. Practically their website is designed for you to do your shopping at home.

4. Liverpool

It is a chain of clothing, shoe, accessory and leather product stores. It has physical stores in Mexico and a virtual portal that has received a lot of investment lately. Its online store is beautiful and its design captures the attention of consumers. The Liverpool store has a wide range of products that range from flower arrangements to cosmetics.

5. Coppel

It combines the convenience of online shopping with personalized after-sales service, offering products at affordable prices. The store has a well-designed and easy-to-navigate internet page, offering items such as women's, men's, and children's clothing. It is specialized in credits and loans, mobile phones and financial services.

6. Shein

This company has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. It has online stores in America, Europe, Asia, and Africa where customers can buy fashion-related products. In addition to opening physical stores, for a limited time, in certain cities in the world. The online store has an attractive design, offering a wide range of clothing and accessories, the prices are very affordable and discounts are made regularly.

The online store has an attractive design, offering a wide variety of clothing and accessories at very affordable prices, and discounts are regularly made.

7. Home Depot

It is a building store, offering products and services related to home, outdoor, and maintenance construction and repair.Their virtual store is easy to navigate and respects the branding line that you find when visiting their physical stores, and also offers exclusive discounts that you will only find online.

8. Apple

This brand has physical stores, a mobile store, and an online store that is very faithful to its characteristic experience. Always looking to stand out from its competition in terms of design and usability.The store has a clean design and clearly knows its customers' goals, with very specific products and easy access to most of them.

9. Sam's Club

Sam Walton is the famous founder of this chain of stores.

Their online store has a very simple interface, with specific products so that customers can find what they are looking for without much headache, has a chat with the seller and has a section for physical stores.It has constant discounts on products such as electronics or departmental stores, just keep in mind that you will need to have your membership to make a purchase.

It has constant discounts on products such as electronics or departmental stores, just keep in mind that you will need to have your membership to make a purchase.

10. Costco

It is an online store that usually has products at lower prices than others in its category regardless of the department.

Since the pandemic, Costco has bet on e-commerce, gaining more market share each year compared to its competition.

The store has a simple design on its website and has all the products well defined.

The Mexican online market is growing rapidly

The life of a Mexican is becoming faster and these platforms facilitate our daily activities such as buying our groceries, clothing, even furniture and appliances.

In addition to the previously mentioned companies, the Mexican market has a strong growth in online purchases and sales. Among other factors, this is because an online store can be more economical than physical stores due to maintenance and rental costs. Online stores have gained popularity because they are faster, easier to use, and in some cases offer a different catalog than what the brand offers in the physical store.