Virtual Store news and trends

Retailers Hope to Hit Metaverse Spending With Real Products
Metaverse // August 18, 2023

Even though the media has shifted its focus away from the metaverse, consumers’ interaction with the virtual realm is far from over. At least that’s what Patrice Louvet, the chief executive of Ralph Lauren, has to say about it.  “We are investing in the metaverse....

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...

Lord & Taylor To Sell On Walmart.com
eCommerce // November 14, 2017

Walmart has announced that it is giving Lord & Taylor dedicated space on its website in an effort to expand its presence in the online fashion business. Starting in spring 2018, Lord & Taylor – which is owned by the Hudson’s Bay Company – will open...

Perfect Corp. Partners With QVC For First AR Shopping Experience
eCommerce // August 22, 2017

Perfect Corp. has teamed up with QVC on the first broadcast television AR purchase experience that will merge mobile AR technologies, broadcast and mobile to create a fully immersive beauty shopping experience. According to a press release, QVC has collaborated with YouCam Makeup to launch...

Quick Reads
YouTube Enables Creators to Curate Products, Build Virtual Store

April 09, 2024
YouTube has added new shopping features for use by creators. “We’re excited to announce even more updates so viewers can shop for new favorites from the most loved creators,” Aditya Dhanrajani, director of product management, YouTube Shopping, wrote in a Tuesday (April 9) blog post. One of the new features is Shopping Collections, which allows creators to […]

Lord & Taylor To Sell On Walmart.com

November 14, 2017
Walmart has announced that it is giving Lord & Taylor dedicated space on its website in an effort to expand its presence in the online fashion business. Starting in spring...

Perfect Corp. Partners With QVC For First AR Shopping Experience

August 22, 2017
Perfect Corp. has teamed up with QVC on the first broadcast television AR purchase experience that will merge mobile AR technologies, broadcast and mobile to create a fully immersive beauty...