Virtual Reality

As part of its experimentation with metaverse-esque stores, Crocs is launching a new online experience based on its Jibbitz charm categories.

Value grocery retailer Aldi is building out its convenience offering, launching Aldi Express – a virtual store delivering products in as little as 30 minutes. 

The company has laid out its plans for expanding its House of Sport store models — an interactive layout that was first introduced in 2021.

What is the metaverse? There’s no hard and fast rule as it is a technology and concept that is largely still in development, particularly within the retail industry, but RIS is committed to nailing down and outlining a metaverse-focused strategy.

As the industry continues to see retailers testing new customer engagement tactics in the virtual world, this week Taco Bell has revealed the results of its metaverse wedding contest and men’s underwear brand Saxx is opening a virtual store.

Pacsun has launched its second virtual customer experience, Pacsun Los Angeles Tycoon on Roblox.

Jain uncovers some of the most standout trends in the IT evolution, identifying the industry’s state of readiness, the opportunities that still exist (and where leadership should invest additional resources), and other takeaways executives should have on their radar.

Alo Yoga's new virtual store is looking to immerse consumers. Learn how.

Here are some of the creative concepts brands enacted that are paving the way for NFT gamification in the retail industry.

Even though the metaverse market has grown exponentially in recent years, most retailers are still trying to grasp just how to utilize this technology in the most practical (and profitable) way. See how the tech is being used.

H&M is the latest retailer to put a metaverse spin on gamified consumer experiences, launching H&M Loooptopia on the Roblox platform. Learn about this new world.

Justin Honaman head, worldwide consumer products at Amazon Web Services, shares five retail trends to consider in 2023.