Virtual Shopping news and trends

Worldline Debuts Metaverse Shopping Hub
Metaverse // December 12, 2023

Payments services provider Worldline is expanding its virtual shopping program. The French company announced Tuesday (Dec. 12) the launch of the Worldline Metaverse Shopping Hub within the Spatial platform, an upgrade to its solution for merchants that hope to access the metaverse.  “Through this platform...

Macy’s and Claire’s Invest in Turning Virtual Experiences Into Real-World Gains
Retail // October 19, 2023

Brands are realizing the significance of crafting captivating digital experiences to engage their customers. The need is self-evident, requiring little persuasion for brands to invest. However, as brands embrace this trend, a new challenge comes into focus — the task of connecting these digital experiences...

Brands Are Turning to Virtual Shopping to Measure Event Impact 
Retail // July 13, 2023

During the summer, when outdoor events are in demand, retailers are embracing virtual experiences. It’s not because they can’t stand the heat but because while consumer wallets are on a tight leash, so are many retailers.   And while virtual storefronts can be costly, they offer...

Klarna and Stellar Debut Virtual Shopping Tool for eCommerce Merchants
Retail // July 03, 2023

Klarna and retail experience agency Stellar Global have teamed to debut a virtual shopping solution for eCommerce brands. The tool, announced in a news release provided to PYMNTS Monday (July 3), combines Klarna’s online tech integrations with Stellar’s product demonstration teams and studio space to...

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Macy’s and Claire’s Invest in Turning Virtual Experiences Into Real-World Gains

October 19, 2023
Brands are realizing the significance of crafting captivating digital experiences to engage their customers. The need is self-evident, requiring little persuasion for brands to invest. However, as brands embrace this trend, a new challenge comes into focus — the task of connecting these digital experiences with tangible real-world results.  Determined to bridge the gap between […]

Indochino CEO: The Three Things Retailers Must Do To Survive 2020’s Big Digital Shift

July 24, 2020
When Indochino launched in 2007, the company wasn’t out to create a new template for the entire retail sector, just a better product with better prices and a better buying...

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Worldline Debuts Metaverse Shopping Hub

December 12, 2023
Payments services provider Worldline is expanding its virtual shopping program. The French company announced Tuesday (Dec. 12) the launch of the Worldline Metaverse Shopping Hub within the Spatial platform, an upgrade to its solution for merchants that hope to access the metaverse.  “Through this platform extension, online businesses will be able to benefit from major […]

Klarna and Stellar Debut Virtual Shopping Tool for eCommerce Merchants

July 03, 2023
Klarna and retail experience agency Stellar Global have teamed to debut a virtual shopping solution for eCommerce brands. The tool, announced in a news release provided to PYMNTS Monday (July...

LVMH Partners With Epic Games to Unleash Immersive Experiences

June 14, 2023
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has forged a partnership with the creators of Fortnite, Epic Games, to launch immersive experiences for customers within the virtual world.   Through the collaboration, LVMH is...

Klarna Debuts Virtual Shopping With In-Store Experts

May 12, 2022
Swedish buy now, pay later company Klarna has launched a virtual shopping tool, allowing consumers to shop online with the help of in-store experts. “By using the new merchant-facing Klarna...