These virtually stimulated retail concepts employ the use of technology as a bold and intelligent marketing strategy. Rejecting traditional marketing schemes, the examples turn the act of shopping into an experience that a consumer will remember.
In our tech-obsessed society, traditional retail concepts remain effective but are failing to create a memorable experience for consumers. Whether selling high fashion clothing or the latest in high-powered tech accessories, these virtually stimulated retail concepts mark the wave of the future.
Virtual shop assistants, augmented reality retail shops and robotic shopping concepts are replacing traditional shop keeper and consumer interactions with virtual ones. In these instances, the human retail employee is replaced by a virtual robot or computer program that resembles the interface of our generation’s beloved mobile devices.
26 Examples of Virtually Stimulated Retail
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Couture VR Experiences
Dior Eyes is a Branded Virtual Reality Headset for Interacting with Clients
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Virtual Technology Shops
Google's Virtual Shop Simulates its Branded Retail Space in London
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3D Body Scanning Pods
The 'mPort' is a Body Scanner That Helps Users Find the Right-sized Clothes
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Robotic Coffee Shops
The Briggo Coffee Haus Boasts Warmth and Delicious Hot Beverages
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VR Retail-Enabling Platforms
The Sixense 'vRetail' Digital Shopping Platform Immerses Shoppers
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Virtual Reality Sneaker Apps
Lacoste's LCST App Shows Off Its New Line with Augmented Reality
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Virtual Dressing Room Apps
The 'Swivel Selfie' Made Its Debut at CES 2016
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VR Dealership Showrooms
The Audi Virtual Showroom was Showcased by the Brand at CES 2016
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Virtual Furniture Retail
Vizera Labs Uses Augmented Reality to Sell Furniture to Consumers
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Virtual Window Shopping Apps
The 'Retale' Mobile Shopping App Allows Consumers to Digitally Browse
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Augmented Reality Retail
The Vuforia App Digitizes American Apparel Stores
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Augmented Reality Shopping Helpers
IBM Mobile App Personalizes Buying Experience
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Festive Augmented Reality Windows
This Year's Holiday Window from La Rinascente is Interactive
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Interactive Pop-Up Athletics Stores
The NikeFree Store Creates Neon Displays Based on Movement
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Simulated Shop Assistants
Clarins Promotes the Alien Eau Extraordinaire with a Virtual Assistant
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High-Tech Pop-Up Shops
The Campus Party Europe YrStore Promotes This Technology Festival
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In-Store Holiday AR Events
Tesco Mobile Ireland Hosted an In-Store Holiday AR Experience
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Augmented Reality Catalogues
The 2014 IKEA Catalogue and App Virtually Display Decor
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Scannable Product Deliveries
Walmart and P&G's PGMobile Trucks Offer Convenience & Accessibility
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Augmented Makeup Mirrors
Modiface's Mirror Simulates the Process of Trying on Makeup
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Virtual Fashion Sampling
Webcam Social Shopper by PrestShop Creates an AR Fitting Room
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Augmented Reality Shopping
The 'Augment' Application Allows You to Try Out Purchases Digitally
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AR-Powered Grocery Concepts
The Tesco Google Glass App Lets Shoppers Find Products and Promotions
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Backyard Design Kiosks
Canadian Tire's Patio Builder Tool Helps Consumers Visualize with VR
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Augmented Reality Retail Shops
The Imagine Shop Takes Retail Shopping for Watches & Yachts Online
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Virtual Shopping Assisants
The Facebook Want Button Temporarily Satisfies Your Consumerist Needs
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
AI Retail Assortment Tools
dunnhumby Assortment Uses Advanced AI to Enhance Customer Experiences
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Informed AI Storefront Assistants
Bosch Worked with Zoovu to Assist its Online Customers
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Virtual Try-On Services
SpreeAI is Making Significant Strides in the Fashion Industry
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
GenAI Retail Chatbots
Target's Store Companion Supports Team Members
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
AI Virtual Try-On Tools
Outfit Changer AI Represents the Future of the Fashion Industry
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
AI-Powered Online Shopping Assistants
Firework Has Unveiled AVA, an AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Generative AI-Powered Retail Platforms
UST Has Introduced the UST Retail GenAI Platform
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Experiential Airline Stores
The Emirates World Travel Store Features Lounge Displays
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Interactive AI Product Demos
DemoDazzle Creates AI Interactive Demos with Human-Like Avatars
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
AI Virtual Staging
Real Estate Agents Can Effortlessly Enhance Listings with Virtual Furnishings
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
AI-Generated Elizabethan Experiences
The Museum of Shakespeare Will Recreate 16th Century England
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Motivational AR Packaging
RXBAR's No B.S. Motivator Experience Enhances Packaging with Holograms
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Firework's AVA is a Digital Human That Enhances E-Commerce with AI
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
AI-Guided Selling Tools
Threekit's AI Guided Selling Lets Buyers Interact with an AI-Powered Agent
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Loss Prevention AI Checkouts
Vynamic Smart Vision Shrink Reduction Addresses Self-Checkout Issues
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
AI Shopping Assistants
Claros Scours the Internet For the Product You're Looking For
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Virtual Personal Care Metaverses
Superdrug is the First Health and Beauty Brand to Debut in Roblox
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Virtual Shopper Solutions
Firework Launches a One-to-One Video Chat Solution for Virtual Shoppers
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Visual Merchandising Planning
Visulon Inc.'s is a Cloud-Based Enterprise Solutions Platform
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Ad-Focused Reaction Tools
Wunderman Thompson Launches 'Reveal' for Gauging Audience Responses
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario