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Hexa and Amazon Redefine Immersive Retail Experiences by Empowering Merchants

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Step into the captivating realm of immersive retail, where customers are transported to a world beyond the traditional confines of e-commerce. Today, a transformative alliance between 3D visualization platform Hexa and e-commerce powerhouse Amazon is breaking down the barriers of immersive retail.

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From Virtual Clothes to Virtual Stores: XR in Fashion Retail

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Before we get to full-on virtual stores, let’s start off with physical fashion retailers using XR technology. The solution can work with 2D product images, but retailers get more out of the process if they have 3D assets. We always set out to work with the real-life data that retailers have on hand. Trying them on, right?

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As Coronavirus Disrupts Retail, AR Shifts from Nicety to Necessity

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Coronavirus is unsettling every aspect of our lives, including our retail experiences. As the world has become confined to their homes, online shopping is now more important than ever and augmented reality technology has been thrust into the limelight to help online retailers deliver an efficient shopping experience. Guest Post.

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The Meta Retail Store Will Feature A ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ VR Demo

VRScout

Meta (formerly Facebook) today announced plans to open its first brick-and-mortar retail store on its campus in Burlingame, California. This includes everything from its lineup of Portal video-calling devices to its Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses. What we learn here will help define our future retail strategy.”

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How Augmented Reality in Retail Shopping Boosts Business Growth

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Augmented reality in retail shopping is redefining the shopping experience. To remain competitive in the industry, retail businesses must adapt to changing consumer behavior and keep up with emerging trends. 3 Ways Augmented Reality in Retail Shopping Boosts Growth. Increased Brand Awareness.

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Meta to Open First Retail Store Including Dedicated Quest 2 Demo Area

Road to VR

Meta announced today plans to open its first ever retail store to give customers a chance to check out the company’s hardware in person. The store will include a dedicated Quest 2 demo area and send participants home with a short mixed reality video to remember their experience.

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The Future of Retail and Shopping in a Digital-First World

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Many retail brands with brick and mortar stores have pivoted and profited from a digital presence. As contactless shopping and rich experiences continue during the pandemic, AR will be a key enabler of offline customer engagement for retailers driving towards a digital customer experience. Here are three ways AR is being implemented.

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