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VR Technology is Changing Consumers’ Shopping Experiences

Mark Arguinbaev by Mark Arguinbaev
March 25, 2018
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Virtual reality technology is a blessing for the retail industry. This is especially true for segments where people have a difficult time picturing an item in their own home. With VR, that all becomes a problem of the past. It is, by far, the most effective way to let people try things before they buy them.

Using VR in the Retail Sector

It is not the first time retail companies experiment with VR. There are a lot of interesting opportunities to explore in this regard. IKEA, for example, has been using this technology to convince customers to buy specific items.Being able to view the item as it would look in your own home is a powerful marketing tool. It is something other companies will continue to explore as well.

It now seems VR Guest is taking this concept one step further. The VR startup lets users take a 360-degree VR tour of the inside of buildings. This can prove to be extremely useful when it comes to selling property, for example. It is evident VR technology is catching on and people start to see the potential of this technology as a whole.

Bringing this technology to more consumers will still be a challenge. Right now, only select stores provided this technology in a convenient manner. Even though it has a ton of potential, some chains remain hesitant in this regard. IKEA’s AR application, for example, has been pretty well-received by customers as well. Being able to share ideas with the rest of the world is a powerful option well worth exploring. This personalized shopping experience approach seems to work wonders for most consumers.

This new technology also poses its own set of challenges. Some headsets are still expensive, and not all consumers respond well to this new degree of perception. Moreover, these measures will not necessarily bring VR to more households either. It exposes more consumers to the possibilities, but it will not necessarily drive more headset sales.

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