{"id":58098,"date":"2019-04-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richardvanhooijdonk.com\/blog\/the-retail-sector-is-turning-to-immersive-technologies-and-all-the-big-players-are-leveraging-ar\/"},"modified":"2021-08-02T14:03:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T12:03:35","slug":"the-retail-sector-is-turning-to-immersive-technologies-and-all-the-big-players-are-leveraging-ar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/the-retail-sector-is-turning-to-immersive-technologies-and-all-the-big-players-are-leveraging-ar\/","title":{"rendered":"The retail sector is turning to immersive technologies, and all the big players are leveraging AR"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bold-list\">\n<li>Walmart\u2019s mobile app received a new AR feature<\/li>\n<li>AR tool lets customers virtually try on glasses<\/li>\n<li>Balmain\u2019s new communication strategy is AR-driven<\/li>\n<li>Adidas used Snapchat AR Lens to promote its sneakers<\/li>\n<li>Shoppers can try on makeup in a more hygienic way thanks to AR<\/li>\n<li>This Dutch e-commerce retailer uses AR to help customers buy the right TV<\/li>\n<li>AR helps shoppers better navigate in stores<\/li>\n<li>The future of immersive tech in retail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/ebooks\/the-future-of-retail\/\">retail<\/a> becomes an increasingly competitive landscape, retailers are starting to embrace technology at a very fast pace to succeed and win customers\u2019 hearts. One of the biggest current trends is incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/blog\/future-fashion-retail-big-data-ar-stores-without-clothes\/\">augmented reality<\/a> (AR) to entice shoppers, who are always looking for something new and exciting. AR allows shoppers to visualise their purchases and make better buying decisions. It\u2019s revolutionary tech that can help both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retailers to grow and improve their businesses.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66363\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66363\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/The-Global-AR-in-retail-market-300x234.png\" alt=\"Pie chart showing the global value of the AR in retail market in 2017, and its expected value in 2023.\" width=\"350\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Global-AR-in-retail-market-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Global-AR-in-retail-market-768x598.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Global-AR-in-retail-market-1024x797.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MarketsandMarkets reports that the global value of the AR in retail market was $411.3 million in 2017, and it\u2019s estimated to reach $7.95 billion by 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Increasing demand for AR solutions is driving the growth of the market for AR in retail, which was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketsandmarkets.com\/Market-Reports\/augmented-reality-retail-market-77516130.html\">valued<\/a> at $411.3 million in 2017, and it\u2019s expected to reach $7.95 billion by 2023. Clearly, implementing AR is a smart move, and a variety of retailers are using it to enhance their brand experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Walmart\u2019s mobile app received a new AR feature<\/h2>\n<p>Walmart is one of them. In 2018, this US retailer launched an AR-based feature for its mobile app. The new solution was developed by a team from Walmart Labs, who realised that customers were very fond of Walmart\u2019s barcode scanner found in the app. They decided it was time to improve the technology and create a more exciting solution using Apple\u2019s ARKit platform. What they came up with is a new feature, basically an AR scanner, that provides in-store customers with information about the products they\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n<p>Once a customer opens the app and accesses the AR scanner, they\u2019re required to wave their smartphone camera over an item\u2019s barcode. As they move the smartphone from one item to another, the app will deploy AR images over the items, showing information such as the price, reviews, and links for related products. This feature, which is available for iPhone 6S and newer models, will make in-store shopping easier. \u201cWhen a customer launches the scanner, they get a direct connection between the digital and the physical world that their screen and camera lens creates for them,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugstorenews.com\/retail-news\/walmart-working-augmented-reality-based-scanner\/\">says<\/a> Tim Sears, the senior engineering manager at Walmart Labs.<\/p>\n<h2>AR tool lets customers virtually try on glasses<\/h2>\n<p>Walmart isn\u2019t the only retailer experimenting with AR. Warby Parker, an online retailer for prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, recently unveiled a new tool that allows customers to try on glasses using their smartphones. Shopping for the right pair of glasses online isn\u2019t easy, and customers are often left disappointed after they realise they bought glasses that don\u2019t fit their face. To eliminate the guessing game and make the process as seamless as possible, Warby Parker released a new update for its iPhone app, which allows shoppers to try on glasses virtually before purchase. Just like Walmart\u2019s app feature, the new solution is built on Apple&#8217;s ARKit platform. It also relies on the company&#8217;s Face ID technology and TrueDepth camera tech.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the app, customers can select a pair of glasses and instantly see how they look on their face. Ever since the company was founded in 2010, it\u2019s been offering their customers an in-home try-on service, which involves sending customers five frames of their choice to try on at home for five days, free of charge. Once the shopper has made a decision, they\u2019re required to buy the desired frame online, and Warby Parker sends them a fresh new pair. The company\u2019s senior director of e-commerce and consumer insights, Erin Collins, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2019\/02\/04\/warby-parker-dips-into-ar-with-the-launch-of-virtual-try-on\/\">explains<\/a> that the new AR feature is a great complement to this in-home system, because it can narrow down shoppers\u2019 \u201chome try-on choices\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Warby Parker | Virtual Try-On\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HoSjmiVLsLU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Balmain\u2019s new communication strategy is AR-driven<\/h2>\n<p>Fashion brands are also starting to take notice of AR technology. Earlier this year, the French luxury fashion brand Balmain released a new mobile app for iOS devices. As part of the launch, the company installed posters at various locations in Paris, which customers could scan using the app to get access to exclusive content. And Balmain is no stranger to immersive technology. In 2018, the company also started experimenting with virtual reality (VR), when it equipped its Milan store with Oculus headsets, allowing visitors to watch and experience the brand\u2019s creative processes in VR.<\/p>\n<p>With the new app, Balmain is further strengthening its digital transformation. Besides being equipped with AR capabilities, the app also allows customers to livestream Balmain\u2019s events and fashion shows, and take a virtual tour of Balmain\u2019s recently opened flagship store in Paris. By launching the app, the company hopes to attract and connect with modern-day customers who expect to receive new features almost on a daily basis. As Massimo Piombini, the brand\u2019s chief executive officer, <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/fashion-scoops\/balmain-marches-democratization-new-app-1202969892\/\">points out<\/a>, \u201cWe always said that Balmain will define a new communication strategy based on entertainment, based on inclusivity, based on authenticity, but also supported by a strong technological element.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Adidas used Snapchat AR Lens to promote its sneakers<\/h2>\n<p>Attracting a new type of consumer was also the idea behind Adidas\u2019 recent collaboration with the social media platform Snapchat, which will allow users to virtually try on the sportswear giant\u2019s latest running shoe model using AR Lens. This is the first time Snapchat users will be able to try on sneakers using its AR Lens feature, with shoppers at several select locations in Houston, New York, and Los Angeles given the opportunity to see how it works.<\/p>\n<p>Once the user picks the shoes and places them on the ground using the app, they\u2019re required to walk toward the AR shoes until they merge onto their feet. Though the feature doesn\u2019t overlay the user\u2019s existing shoes entirely, it\u2019s still useful and helps the shopper to get a better idea of what the real shoes would look like on their feet. In recent years, Snapchat has become a major platform for brands to interact with their customers through interactive and memorable experiences. <a href=\"https:\/\/forbusiness.snapchat.com\/lenses\">According to<\/a> Snapchat\u2019s data, around 70 million users play with AR Lens every day, and they\u2019re constantly looking for new AR experiences to explore.<\/p>\n<h2>Shoppers can try on makeup in a more hygienic way thanks to AR<\/h2>\n<p>Most consumers have a \u2018try-before-you-buy\u2019 mindset, and luckily, AR makes it possible in a quick, easy, and hassle-free way. This inspired Perfect, a company specialising in the development of AR tools for beauty retailers, to launch YouCam for Business, a new set of AR and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed to help beauty brands to become smart digital retailers.<\/p>\n<p>One of those solutions is the In-Store Magic Makeup Mirror, which allows shoppers to try over 100 makeup and hair colour products instantly. The innovation is designed to reduce customer wait time, improve shopping experience, and drive sales. Thanks to the In-Store Magic Makeup Mirror, retailers no longer need to worry about running out of makeup samples. What makes the solution even more appealing is the fact that it\u2019s much safer to use than traditional cosmetic samples, because it eliminates any health and sanitation risks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouCam for Business\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qg4SbhC8Usc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>This Dutch e-commerce retailer uses AR to help customers buy the right TV<\/h2>\n<p>Besides protecting you from germs, AR technology can also save you time and money. For instance, the return rate in e-commerce is quite high, and the returns policies of some companies make this process a real hassle. This is especially the case with large home items bought online, such as TVs. That\u2019s why the Dutch e-commerce company Coolblue has come up with a solution that allows its customers to virtually place a TV in their home and see whether the chosen format fits.<\/p>\n<p>By accessing the new feature in Coolblue\u2019s app, shoppers can <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconcanals.nl\/news\/coolblue-integrates-augmented-reality-in-its-app-lets-you-place-tvs-virtually-before-buying\/\">choose<\/a> the desired TV, hang it on their wall or place it on the TV cabinet, and check its format from all corners of the room. Usually, TVs are measured in inches, which isn\u2019t a common measurement unit in the Netherlands. This can create confusion and make the process of choosing the right TV challenging for most customers. The new feature is available in Dutch, English, and French, and can be accessed from Android and iOS devices. It currently supports only a limited number of TV models, but the company will be expanding its offer in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Hoeveel vingers is jouw tv?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K4NbJdDxx9Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>AR helps shoppers better navigate in stores<\/h2>\n<p>Customers who still prefer going to physical stores can sometimes find it overwhelming to navigate around large department stores and malls. Though in-store navigation systems aren\u2019t exactly a novelty, the London-based AR startup Blippar has found a way to offer something innovative by developing a fun, interactive AR-based navigation tool. Blippar\u2019s Indoor Visual Positioning System allows retailers to place AR content across their stores, which helps customers to navigate in large indoor spaces. Moreover, as the shopper moves through the store, they\u2019re presented with AR images showcasing product reviews and on-sale items. Since the tool relies on computer vision to identify the user\u2019s location, it can also be used in offline mode, which makes it even more attractive.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to launching this Indoor Visual Positioning System, Blippar was best known for the development of its outdoor AR navigation system, called AR City, which has been rolled out in 300 cities. The tech proved to be a success, and the company decided to apply the same technology to indoor environments. The Indoor Visual Positioning System \u201cis another step towards realizing the transformational potential of augmented reality and computer vision and showcases more useful ways these technologies will improve our day-to-day lives,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/ispr.info\/2018\/08\/13\/blippar-brings-its-ar-navigation-capabilities-and-presence-indoors\/\">explains<\/a> the co-founder and CEO of Blippar, Ambarish Mitra.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Blippar\u2019s Indoor Visual Positioning for enhanced location based AR\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X7IqAHgZlCs?start=91&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>The future of immersive tech in retail<\/h2>\n<p>For retailers that want to stand out from the competition and attract more customers, harnessing the power of AR technology seems to be the right way to go.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_62756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62756\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-62756\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/3-1-300x291.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the major benefits of AR in retail.\" width=\"400\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/3-1-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/3-1-768x744.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/3-1-1024x992.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-62756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AR provides retailers and their customers with a number of benefits, including product visualisation, in-store product information, virtual try-on, immersive marketing, and in-store navigation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>AR helps brands to create more engaging shopping experiences both in-store and at home. It allows shoppers to visualise products in an accurate and realistic way, increasing the chances of them actually making a purchase, and boosting retailers\u2019 sales. This tech has gained a lot of traction lately, and as customers continue to seek immersive experiences, even more companies are expected to deploy AR in the future. The future of retail is AR-driven, so, everything from the way we try on items, move around the store, and interact with the brand will change. The functionality of AR apps will help brands reduce their online return rates, and make shoppers more confident in their purchasing decisions. As the worlds of retail and AR collide, retailers are given unprecedented opportunities. 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