EKM Market Share & Real Store Usage
Explore 1.9k verified e-commerce stores built on EKM. Compare platform usage, available contact fields, PSP/carrier signals, and merchant-size segments.
Detected across 2.1k domains. 1.9k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
1.9k verified active stores out of 2.1k detected · 90.4% verification rate
Categories Distribution
Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear stores with 13.1% of all stores (242 stores) , followed by Tools & Hardware (10.4%) and Home & Garden (9.4%) .
Base: 1,847 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (95.5% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
242 stores
192 stores
173 stores
173 stores
154 stores
142 stores
130 stores
116 stores
102 stores
101 stores
Visual Distribution
242 stores
192 stores
173 stores
173 stores
154 stores
142 stores
130 stores
116 stores
102 stores
101 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 242 | 13.10% |
| Tools & Hardware | 192 | 10.40% |
| Home & Garden | 173 | 9.37% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 173 | 9.37% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 154 | 8.34% |
| Toys & Games | 142 | 7.69% |
| Health & Beauty | 130 | 7.04% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 116 | 6.28% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 102 | 5.52% |
| Business & Industrial | 101 | 5.47% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal stores with 39.1% among AI-verified physical stores (355 stores) , followed by MasterCard (11.9%) and American Express (10.1%) .
Base: 657 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (30.7% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected provider instances (stores may use multiple providers).
Detected from checkout/payment scripts and provider tags; off-site/manual payments excluded where undetectable.
Top 10 Payment Providers
355 stores
108 stores
92 stores
79 stores
74 stores
47 stores
32 stores
27 stores
24 stores
23 stores
Visual Distribution
355 stores
108 stores
92 stores
79 stores
74 stores
47 stores
32 stores
27 stores
24 stores
23 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 355 | 39.05% |
| MasterCard | 108 | 11.88% |
| American Express | 92 | 10.12% |
| Stripe Connect | 79 | 8.69% |
| Bolt | 74 | 8.14% |
| Klarna | 47 | 5.17% |
| JCB | 32 | 3.52% |
| SagePay | 27 | 2.97% |
| Worldpay | 24 | 2.64% |
| Apple Pay | 23 | 2.53% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
Royal Mail stores with 56.0% among AI-verified physical stores (867 stores) , followed by DPD (11.0%) and DHL (7.6%) .
Base: 1,083 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (50.6% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected carrier instances (stores may use multiple carriers).
Detected from checkout/shipping pages and shipment widgets; cross-border carriers included where visible.
Top 10 Shipping Carriers
867 stores
171 stores
118 stores
104 stores
44 stores
44 stores
41 stores
40 stores
34 stores
27 stores
Visual Distribution
867 stores
171 stores
118 stores
104 stores
44 stores
44 stores
41 stores
40 stores
34 stores
27 stores
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail | 867 | 56.01% |
| DPD | 171 | 11.05% |
| DHL | 118 | 7.62% |
| UPS | 104 | 6.72% |
| FedEx | 44 | 2.84% |
| Parcel Force | 44 | 2.84% |
| TNT | 41 | 2.65% |
| Evri | 40 | 2.58% |
| Hermes | 34 | 2.20% |
| Speedy | 27 | 1.74% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 13 new stores were launched in EKM , with the highest activity in 2026-03 (3 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
3 stores launched
2 stores launched
2 stores launched
2 stores launched
1 stores launched
1 stores launched
1 stores launched
1 stores launched
Monthly Trend
23.1% of last 12 months
15.4% of last 12 months
15.4% of last 12 months
15.4% of last 12 months
7.7% of last 12 months
7.7% of last 12 months
7.7% of last 12 months
7.7% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 | 23.08% |
| 2025-12 | 2 | 15.38% |
| 2025-11 | 2 | 15.38% |
| 2025-10 | 2 | 15.38% |
| 2025-09 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 2025-08 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 2025-07 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 2025-05 | 1 | 7.69% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 1,929 active stores in EKM are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (3 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
3 active stores
16 active stores
38 active stores
35 active stores
30 active stores
70 active stores
70 active stores
79 active stores
147 active stores
82 active stores
63 active stores
96 active stores
92 active stores
108 active stores
120 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
0.2% of tracked active stores
0.8% of tracked active stores
2.0% of tracked active stores
1.8% of tracked active stores
1.6% of tracked active stores
3.6% of tracked active stores
3.6% of tracked active stores
4.1% of tracked active stores
7.6% of tracked active stores
4.3% of tracked active stores
3.3% of tracked active stores
5.0% of tracked active stores
4.8% of tracked active stores
5.6% of tracked active stores
6.2% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 16 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 38 | 1.97% |
| 2023 | 35 | 1.81% |
| 2022 | 30 | 1.56% |
| 2021 | 70 | 3.63% |
| 2020 | 70 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 79 | 4.10% |
| 2018 | 147 | 7.62% |
| 2017 | 82 | 4.25% |
| 2016 | 63 | 3.27% |
| 2015 | 96 | 4.98% |
| 2014 | 92 | 4.77% |
| 2013 | 108 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 120 | 6.22% |
Geographic Distribution
United Kingdom stores with 90.9% (1,733 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (4.2%) and Ireland (1.0%) .
Base: 1,907 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
1,733 AI-verified stores
81 AI-verified stores
19 AI-verified stores
14 AI-verified stores
12 AI-verified stores
9 AI-verified stores
8 AI-verified stores
6 AI-verified stores
5 AI-verified stores
4 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
1,733 AI-verified stores
81 AI-verified stores
19 AI-verified stores
14 AI-verified stores
12 AI-verified stores
9 AI-verified stores
8 AI-verified stores
6 AI-verified stores
5 AI-verified stores
4 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1733 | 90.88% |
| United States | 81 | 4.25% |
| Ireland | 19 | 1.00% |
| Spain | 14 | 0.73% |
| Canada | 12 | 0.63% |
| France | 9 | 0.47% |
| Hong Kong | 8 | 0.42% |
| New Zealand | 6 | 0.31% |
| South Africa | 5 | 0.26% |
| Poland | 4 | 0.21% |
Featured Stores
A selection of notable and recently launched stores in this segment.
Notable Stores
A sample of well-known stores in this segment tracked by ShopRank.
EKM - Home & Garden
EKM - Furniture & Home Decor
EKM - Home & Garden
EKM - Vehicles & Parts
EKM - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 2.1k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 1.7k | 79.96% |
| Phones | 1.4k | 66.93% |
| Ecommerce platform | 2.1k | 100.00% |
| Couriers | 1.1k | 50.58% |
| Payment Providers | 657.0 | 30.69% |
| Categories | 1.9k | 90.85% |
| Social Media | 1.4k | 66.04% |
Coverage reflects detectability from public website analysis. Payment providers and shipping carriers are identified from checkout pages and shipping widgets. Stores using off-site payment flows or custom shipping integrations may not be detected. Actual adoption rates are higher than shown.
Market Intelligence
On-demand market analysis
Self-service access to market data and insights
- Search and segment stores by any criteria
- API integration for automated workflows
- Monthly data refreshes
- Market sizing and segmentation
Strategic Intelligence
Custom research and competitive analysis
Tailored intelligence for strategic decisions
- Custom market reports and analysis
- Competitive landscape monitoring
- Dedicated analyst support
- Flexible licensing and enterprise pricing
Market Intelligence
Understand the EKM e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 1.9k verified e-commerce stores on EKM - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across EKM e-commerce.
- Size Your Addressable Market
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Segment stores by country, platform, category, PSP, carrier, technology, and merchant-size signals to quantify your market opportunity.
- Monitor Adoption Trends
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Identify which payment providers, shipping carriers, and platforms are gaining or losing traction.
Data Access
- Interactive search and filtering via web app
- REST API for programmatic access and automation
- Monthly data refreshes with historical tracking
Use Cases
- Competitive intelligence and market sizing
- Technology adoption and platform migration analysis
- Sales prospecting and account-based targeting
- Investment research and due diligence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What data is included in the EKM e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 1.9k verified EKM e-commerce stores with 50+ data points per store: e-commerce platform, product counts, categories, payment providers, shipping carriers, technology stack, merchant-size signals, and available business contact fields.
- How is the data collected and how often is it updated?
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We continuously crawl 300M+ domains using proprietary web crawlers, AI classification, and technology fingerprinting. The database is refreshed monthly, so you always work with current market data.
- How do I access the data?
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Self-service plans give you instant access through our web app and REST API. You can search, filter, and segment stores interactively or integrate programmatically into your workflows. View plans →
- Can I filter by specific segments?
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Yes. You can segment by country, platform, product category, payment provider, shipping carrier, technology stack, store age, cross-border signals, and merchant-size bands. Some advanced signals are plan-gated, and the same field contract is used by the web app, exports, and API.
- Do you offer enterprise or custom licensing?
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Yes. For large-scale data needs, custom market reports, or dedicated support, contact us to discuss enterprise pricing.
Social Media Usage
Facebook stores with 37.7% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (1,222 stores) , followed by Instagram (22.7%) and Twitter (19.6%) .
Base: 1,414 stores with any detectable social profile (66.0% of all stores). Percentages show share of detected platform instances (stores may use multiple platforms).
Links and embeds detected on public pages; private/hidden profiles not counted.
Top 10 Social Platforms
1,222 stores
737 stores
635 stores
226 stores
199 stores
108 stores
103 stores
6 stores
4 stores
3 stores
Visual Distribution
1,222 stores
737 stores
635 stores
226 stores
199 stores
108 stores
103 stores
6 stores
4 stores
3 stores