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Voice-Activated Retail

Retailers leverage voice assistive technology in the purchase journey

Implications - Brands are taking inspiration from Amazon’s Alexa by offering their own platforms and voice activated technologies that allow consumers to shop by speaking to their phones, or home control devices. From a consumer perspective, this distinct purchase journey offers an amalgamation of the personalization offered in in-person shopping experiences, coupled with the convenience of shopping online.
Workshop Question - How can your brand take inspiration from brands in its space that may be changing the game?
Trend Themes
1. Voice-activated Shopping - Retailers are incorporating voice assistive technology into shopping journeys to offer consumers a personalized and convenient experience.
2. AI-powered Personalization - Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way consumers receive product recommendations, making the experience more tailored to their individual needs.
3. Voice-enabled Platforms - Businesses are using voice platforms to create unique voice-controlled experiences for customers shopping on their e-commerce sites.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - As voice-activated shopping becomes more popular, retailers can benefit from adopting this technology to offer unique shopping experiences.
2. Beauty Industry - The integration of voice-activated AI assistants can help beauty companies provide more personalized product recommendations to consumers.
3. E-commerce Industry - Voice-enabled platforms and AI-powered personalization are transforming the way businesses interact with customers and can improve the overall shopping experience.
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Featured Examples

Voice Shopping Platforms
Voice Shopping Platforms
Alpine.AI by Voicelabs Builds Voice-Enabled Apps for Retail Purposes
Voice computing company Voicelabs (of digital assistant ads) is pivoting their business to build voice-enabled apps for retail. According to TechCrunch, Alpine.AI “builds voice shopping apps... MORE
Voice Shopping Services
Voice Shopping Services
Walmart is Set to Offer Voice Shopping in Partnership with Google
In partnership with Google, Walmart is set to offer a voice shopping service to those who own a Google Home or a mobile device with the Google Express app. With this new partnership between... MORE
play_circle_filledAI Beauty Advisors
AI Beauty Advisors
The Revieve Beauty Advisor on Amazon Alexa Makes Tailored Recommendations
Revieve is a beauty technology company that is helping consumers to receive personalized product recommendations better suited to their specific needs through artificial intelligence. Revieve’... MORE
Voice Assistant Stylists
Voice Assistant Stylists
Poshmark's 'Stylist Match' Leverages Amazon Alexa for Recommendations
Poshmark recently introduced a new feature called ‘Stylist Match’ that enables browsers and buyers to get real-time assistance from Amazon Alexa. After opening Poshmark on one’s... MORE
Vocal Shopping Platforms
Vocal Shopping Platforms
The Voysis Platform Can Turn Any E-Commerce Site into a Smart Experience
Most businesses recognize the importance of e-commerce in the modern retail environment, and the Voysis platform offers even small businesses the ability to capitalize on the most advanced modern... MORE
Voice-Activated Flower Orders
Voice-Activated Flower Orders
Interflora's "V-Commerce" Service Places Orders with Amazon Alexa
Global flower delivery company Interflora is changing the way people place flower orders with its new “V-commerce” service, which allows for voice-based transactions via Amazon Alexa.... MORE

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