Virtual reality tech may make 'going shopping' in real life a thing of the past
Friday, July 3, 2015 - 09:30
in Mathematics & Economics
High street shops are well-established online these days and provide new opportunities for interaction between shop and shopper. Consumers have become accustomed to shopping using a range of devices and the immense popularity of smartphones and mobile devices has led to the rise of mobile or m-retailing, with new communication and distribution channels created with these in mind. Perhaps this mix of the real and online worlds are helpful precursors for what may be the "next big thing": virtual reality shopping.