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26 Examples of Virtually Stimulated Retail

From Simulated Shop Assistants to Augmented Reality Ads

— June 4, 2014 — Tech
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.
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Backyard Design Kiosks
Backyard Design Kiosks
Canadian Tire's Patio Builder Tool Helps Consumers Visualize with VR
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Augmented Makeup Mirrors
Augmented Makeup Mirrors
Modiface's Mirror Simulates the Process of Trying on Makeup
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Virtual Shopping Assisants
Virtual Shopping Assisants
The Facebook Want Button Temporarily Satisfies Your Consumerist Needs
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Virtual Furniture Retail
Virtual Furniture Retail
Vizera Labs Uses Augmented Reality to Sell Furniture to Consumers
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AR-Powered Grocery Concepts
AR-Powered Grocery Concepts
The Tesco Google Glass App Lets Shoppers Find Products and Promotions
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Augmented Reality Retail Shops
Augmented Reality Retail Shops
The Imagine Shop Takes Retail Shopping for Watches & Yachts Online
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In-Store Holiday AR Events
In-Store Holiday AR Events
Tesco Mobile Ireland Hosted an In-Store Holiday AR Experience
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Virtual Window Shopping Apps
Virtual Window Shopping Apps
The 'Retale' Mobile Shopping App Allows Consumers to Digitally Browse
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Simulated Shop Assistants
Simulated Shop Assistants
Clarins Promotes the Alien Eau Extraordinaire with a Virtual Assistant
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Virtual Fashion Sampling
Virtual Fashion Sampling
Webcam Social Shopper by PrestShop Creates an AR Fitting Room
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Augmented Reality Catalogues
Augmented Reality Catalogues
The 2014 IKEA Catalogue and App Virtually Display Decor
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Festive Augmented Reality Windows
Festive Augmented Reality Windows
This Year's Holiday Window from La Rinascente is Interactive
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Virtual Dressing Room Apps
Virtual Dressing Room Apps
The 'Swivel Selfie' Made Its Debut at CES 2016
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Virtual Reality Sneaker Apps
Virtual Reality Sneaker Apps
Lacoste's LCST App Shows Off Its New Line with Augmented Reality
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Augmented Reality Shopping
Augmented Reality Shopping
The 'Augment' Application Allows You to Try Out Purchases Digitally
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3D Body Scanning Pods
3D Body Scanning Pods
The 'mPort' is a Body Scanner That Helps Users Find the Right-sized Clothes
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VR Dealership Showrooms
VR Dealership Showrooms
The Audi Virtual Showroom was Showcased by the Brand at CES 2016
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Interactive Pop-Up Athletics Stores
Interactive Pop-Up Athletics Stores
The NikeFree Store Creates Neon Displays Based on Movement
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Augmented Reality Retail
Augmented Reality Retail
The Vuforia App Digitizes American Apparel Stores
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Scannable Product Deliveries
Scannable Product Deliveries
Walmart and P&G's PGMobile Trucks Offer Convenience & Accessibility
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Augmented Reality Shopping Helpers
Augmented Reality Shopping Helpers
IBM Mobile App Personalizes Buying Experience
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High-Tech Pop-Up Shops
High-Tech Pop-Up Shops
The Campus Party Europe YrStore Promotes This Technology Festival
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VR Retail-Enabling Platforms
VR Retail-Enabling Platforms
The Sixense 'vRetail' Digital Shopping Platform Immerses Shoppers
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Virtual Technology Shops
Virtual Technology Shops
Google's Virtual Shop Simulates its Branded Retail Space in London
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Robotic Coffee Shops
Robotic Coffee Shops
The Briggo Coffee Haus Boasts Warmth and Delicious Hot Beverages
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Couture VR Experiences
Couture VR Experiences
Dior Eyes is a Branded Virtual Reality Headset for Interacting with Clients
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