Augmented Reality

When AI and AR are used in tandem, their strengths multiply to provide a totally comprehensive customer experience.

Artec 3D, a world-renowned developer and manufacturer of professional 3-D scanners and software, has new research analyzing consumers’ views on the use of augmented reality (VR) and virtual reality (AR) technologies for retail applications. The survey analyzed responses from more than 1,000 U.S. consumers who have purchased an online good within the last year and are familiar with the terms “virtual reality” and “augmented reality.”

Here are four emerging FashTech trends that merchants are betting on that consumers might not yet be ready for.

From online furniture retailers to top beauty brands, augmented reality (AR) is quickly taking over the world of e-commerce.

If last year was dominated by exaggerated chatter about a "retail apocalypse," this is the year where we witness a new topic taking hold of the conversation. Augmented reality (AR), the technology that shows the real world with an overlay or enhanced view of items or images, is already transforming the way people shop. Ikea,…

If last year was dominated by exaggerated chatter about a “retail apocalypse,” this is the year where we witness a new topic taking hold of the conversation. Augmented reality (AR), the technology that shows the real world with an overlay or enhanced view of items or images, is already transforming the way people shop. Ikea, […]

Scott Emmons, head of the digital innovation lab at Neiman Marcus, delivered a keynote presentation at Total Retail Tech in September. In this clip from Emmons’ presentation, he discusses the tech trends that the upscale department store is investing in, from augmented and virtual reality (e.g., makeup try-on tool available in-store) to personalization, which he…

In today’s digital era, it’s no secret that retailers are looking for new solutions to revitalize processes and transform the customer experience. To stay ahead of competition, many are implementing innovative technologies to create immersive shopping journeys, support informed purchase decisions, open additional revenue streams and new marketing channels, and ensure brand loyalty. One of…

Sameer Hassan is the senior vice president of enterprise product strategy and user experience at Williams-Sonoma Inc., where he heads up product management, UX and product analytics for the WSI brands. We caught up over lunch recently to learn more about WSI’s culture of innovation. Holly Vander Wall: At WSI, you’re working with cutting-edge technology such as virtual…

Many brands are beginning to understand the definition and impact of augmented reality (AR). The ability for AR to be significantly more engaging than any other technology by creating a multisensory experience can help brands develop a deeper relationship with consumers. As a result, the gaming and entertainment industries are adopting AR solutions at a…