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20 High-Tech Retail Experiences

From Smart Skincare Shops to Ultra-Futuristic Sports Store

— May 25, 2019 — Art & Design
The high-tech retail experience is a way for brick-and-mortar establishments to stay relevant during the digital revolution. Thankfully, the advancement in technology gives businesses the opportunity to curate immersive, one-of-a-kind and hyper-personalized experiences for the customer base.

There are many ways in which a brand can utilize cutting-edge tech to reshape the shopping experience — from introducing smart mirrors in the fitting room to facilitating a more efficient POP experience. Some brands, however, get extra-creative with their high-tech retail activations. One such example is IKEA who recently launched a hyper-exclusive shopping opportunity that measures brainwaves and heart rates to determine if the consumer really likes the product. Another instance of highly intuitive use in high-tech retail is Snapchat and LEGO Wear who curated an AR-powered pop-up store experience.
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Shoplifter-Identifying AI Tech
Shoplifter-Identifying AI Tech
Vaak Eye Enforces Retail Security Technology in Japan
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Hyper-Exclusive Shopping Experiences
Hyper-Exclusive Shopping Experiences
IKEA's Art Collection is Reserved for Only True Admirers
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Futuristic Cashierless Stores
Futuristic Cashierless Stores
Alibaba's 'Futuremart' is a High-Tech Cashierless Store in China
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Holographic Mall Concierges
Holographic Mall Concierges
Mall of America's High-Tech Concierge Offers Personalized Assistance
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High-Tech Convenience Stores
High-Tech Convenience Stores
7-Eleven's Trial Store in Tokyo Accepts Facial Recognition Payments
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Voice-Activated Shopping Assistants
Voice-Activated Shopping Assistants
In BevMo! Stores, 'Smart Aisle' Offers Product Recommendations
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AI-Powered Ordering Kiosks
AI-Powered Ordering Kiosks
KFC and Alibaba are Introducing Next-Gen Self-Ordering Kiosks
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High-Tech Responsive Shops
High-Tech Responsive Shops
The TIENS 'Experience Store' Encourages Consumer Interaction
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Next-Gen Sustainable Fashion Shops
Next-Gen Sustainable Fashion Shops
The Reformation Toronto Store Boasts High-Tech Fitting Rooms
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High-Fashion VR Experiences
High-Fashion VR Experiences
Balmain's Store Design by Olivier Rousteing Shares "My City of Lights"
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Tablet-Connected Shopping Carts
Tablet-Connected Shopping Carts
Focal Systems' Grocery Cart Tech Assists Consumers with AI
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AI-Powered Skincare Boutiques
AI-Powered Skincare Boutiques
SK-II's Connected Store Revolutionizes the Process of Choosing
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AI-Powered Grocery Stores
AI-Powered Grocery Stores
The Walmart IRL Store of the Future Integrates Artificial Intelligence
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VR Sneaker Galleries
VR Sneaker Galleries
Six Hundred Four Launched an Experience That Fuses eCommerce and VR
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AR Fashion Flagships
AR Fashion Flagships
The Chanel Paris Store Supports Personalized Shopping Experiences with AR
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Collaborative Clothing-Free Pop-Ups
Collaborative Clothing-Free Pop-Ups
Snapchat and LEGO Wear Boast an Augmented Reality Store
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AI Beauty Retail Mirrors
AI Beauty Retail Mirrors
Sephora's Digital Mirror Gives Personalized Recommendations to Shoppers
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Personalized High-Tech Beauty Pop-Ups
Personalized High-Tech Beauty Pop-Ups
Clinique's Immersive Shop Embraces Virtual Reality's Perks
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Smart Skincare Shops
Smart Skincare Shops
SK-II's Smart Store in Shanghai Lets Customers Shop with High-Tech Bracelets
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Ultra-Futuristic Sports Stores
Ultra-Futuristic Sports Stores
Ministry of Design's Futuristic Store is Located in an Airport
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