Virtual Shopping – It’s Not Just for the COVID-19 situation, It’s Forever! The world believes this coronavirus outbreak will soon be just an additional chapter in a history textbook, so why should we suddenly go virtual? I’m glad you asked! This article will tell you that having Virtual Shopping is not just a “personal” matter that holds the key to the future of shopping!
1. Innovative
Well, there are many resources in the field of Augmented and Virtual Reality. Huge companies like Google and Facebook keep pouring money into new AR startups. They are competing to see who will be first. Let me show you some examples of investments in VR & AR.
- Facebook bought Oculus for $2 billion USD (Yes! You see well!)
- Google invested around $1.4 billion USD in Magic Leap (another AR/VR wonder)
- Over $650 million USD has been cumulated in Augmented and Virtual Reality startups.
I could go on and on, and the message would still be the same – the future is where the money goes! Are you sad that your business isn’t in the AR/VR world? Don’t be. You can always connect your business with the latest technology and stay one step ahead of your competitors!
2. Crazy Increase in Sales
When I say crazy, I mean CRAZY! A study of 1,100 shoppers in the US revealed some interesting numbers about AR in retail. Come and have a look with me!
This little study also showed which retail fields can benefit from an AR shopping experience.
82% of respondents in a store said they use their phones to find more information about the item they want to purchase! It’s time to let them see more details more engagingly.
This little study also showed which retail fields can benefit from an AR shopping experience.
People want to have fun. They want to have fun when studying, working, and shopping, too. They will love it if you can provide them with the fun they need. And they will be coming back for more! And this is what you want! You want people to come back for more items. You want positive word-of-mouth.
With all the fun aside, virtual shops make things easier for our customers. It allows them to see how the item fits in their interior. With just one click, they can change the colour and texture and see if that is the right purchase! It gives them time and all the means to make the right decision, so they don’t have to return it later…
The list goes on and on. We can’t stress enough how effective this tool is!
In conclusion, having a shop in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality is a long-term investment that will keep giving back! The field of AR and VR is growing, and soon this will be something people demand regularly. You can be a step ahead and think about it NOW.
