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The new feature would enable customers to take a virtual
shopping tour of a curated apartment showcasing about 70 items
from national brands, besides Walmart's private label offerings.
Starting from July, the company said it would allow customers to
add a group of items to a cart that will provide a complete look
for their apartments and homes. http://bit.ly/2Mw61RQ
The announcement comes at a time when retailers are seeking
technological advancements to enhance in-store and online
customer experience.
The U.S. retail giant is pouring billions of dollars into
beefing up its e-commerce business and recently announced
partnerships with logistics companies to deliver groceries
ordered online.
Walmart's technology incubator, Store No 8, bought virtual
reality startup Spatialand in February to build VR products for
the retailer's stores and websites.
(Reporting by Philip George in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
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