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Walmart Reveals Virtual Reality Retail Plans Via New Patent Filings
Walmart Reveals Virtual Reality Retail Plans Via New Patent Filings
August 20, 2018  |  Innovation

Two new patent filings from Walmart show that the retailer is moving further into virtual reality, which would enable consumers to shop from home in...

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Facebook, L’Oreal Utilize AR For Makeup Tests
Facebook, L’Oreal Utilize AR For Makeup Tests
August 10, 2018  |  Retail

L’Oreal is teaming up with Facebook to conduct virtual tests using augmented reality, which will allow customers to see how they look with different makeup,...

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Uniqlo Launches Chatbot That Acts As Digital Concierge
Uniqlo Launches Chatbot That Acts As Digital Concierge
August 02, 2018  |  Retail

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo rolled out shopping chatbot Uniqlo IQ on Thursday (August 2), which acts as a digital concierge service. According to a report...

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Alibaba Tests Out ‘FashionAI’ Concept Store
Alibaba Tests Out ‘FashionAI’ Concept Store
July 06, 2018  |  Retail

By opening a temporary store with apparel from Guess, Alibaba is testing out its inaugural “FashionAI” concept at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Guess is looking...

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Study Finds AR More Useful In Operations Than Sales For Retailers
Study Finds AR More Useful In Operations Than Sales For Retailers
May 23, 2018  |  Retail

New research shows that more retailers will be utilizing augmented reality (AR), but not in the way originally predicted. According to ABI Research, while AR...

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Six Hundred Four Rolls Out VR Sneaker Store
Six Hundred Four Rolls Out VR Sneaker Store
April 27, 2018  |  Retail

Bringing together virtual reality (VR) and eCommerce, Six Hundred Four recently opened a VR sneaker store. Through the virtual experience, eCommerce customers can “walk” around...

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Mastercard, Swarovski And Virtual Reality Crystal Commerce
Mastercard, Swarovski And Virtual Reality Crystal Commerce
September 26, 2017  |  Retail

In recent virtual reality (VR) news, Mastercard, Swarovski and VR have come together to make living rooms more tasteful places, according to a news release posted...

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