AR shopping experiences no longer represent far-off concepts but the future of shopping.
Augmented reality is now being used as the basis for many shopping marketplaces and apps, helping web shoppers to get a better sense of what a product looks like in 3D or in the case of clothing, perhaps even their own body. As well as augmented reality becoming an integral part of solving some of the pain points of online shopping, it is ushering in the next wave of brick-and-mortar retail innovation. Mastercard recently created an AR shopping experience that integrates its Masterpass and Identity Check Mobile with iris authentication.
While there have been several shopping or product discovery apps that have implemented AR technology over the years, retailers like IKEA are making the most of cutting-edge technology like Apple's ARKit for iOS 11.
23 AR Shopping Experiences
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In-Store Sneaker Creators
The 'Nike Makers Experience' Lets Consumers Create One-of-a-Kind Shoes
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Connected Makeup Mirrors
ModiFace Unveils Its Latest Augmented Reality Makeup Mirror at Ces 2016
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AR Jewelry Apps
The GRANI Jewelry App Lets Users Try on Jewelry Pieces in a Virtual Fitting Room
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Mobile AR Stores
Alfamind Allows Entrepreneurs to Create Virtual Experiences for Online Retail
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AR Eyewear Apps
Topology Eyewear Uses AR to Let Consumers Try on Glasses
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Augmented Reality Marketplaces
The Gadget Flow Online Marketplace Now Offers AR Product Previews
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AR Shopping Apps
Fashion Retailer YOOX Now Lets Users Try On Accessories with the Lumyer App
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Virtual Ring-Shopping Platforms
The Shop 4 Rings App Lets Consumers Try on Jewelry Through AR
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AR Holiday Campaigns
Covent Garden is Leveraging Augmented Reality Technology for the Holidays
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AR Scavenger Hunts
Disney and Lucasfilm are Launching an AR Event Called 'Find the Force'
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AR Wedding Ring Apps
'Say Yes!' Uses AR to Make Shopping for Wedding Rings Easier
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In-Store Holiday AR Events
Tesco Mobile Ireland Hosted an In-Store Holiday AR Experience
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Beauty Advisor Bots
Modiface's Bot Suggests Makeup and Gives Virtual Try-Ons Within Messenger
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AR Home Shopping Apps
Triple Develops Augmented Reality Home Shopping Apps for Furniture Retailers
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AR Shopping Experiences
Mastercard's AR Experience Lets Customers Scan Their Eyes to Pay
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AR Online Shopping
Aryzon is Introducing the Future of Online Shopping with Augmented Reality
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Furniture-Previewing Apps
'IKEA Place' is an Augmented Reality App for Viewing Decor
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AR Easter Activity Apps
Nick Jr. and Intu Teamed Up to Launch Augmented Reality Easter Activities
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Digitized Retail Directories
Moscow's Central Children's Store Boasts Connected Product Displays
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Social Network Gift Apps
The 'Imoshen' App Makes it Easy to Send Gifts in Social Groups
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AR-Powered Grocery Concepts
The Tesco Google Glass App Lets Shoppers Find Products and Promotions
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AR-Powered Beauty Apps
The Laneige Beauty Mirror App Lets Users Test The Brand's Product Range
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AR Superhero Displays
This Augmented Reality Mall Stunt Promotes the Batman vs. Superman Film
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Glamorous eCommerce Flagships
Missguided's New Flagship is the eTailer's First Standalone Store
Game-Inspired Table Furniture
The Falling Brick Coffee Table Draws Inspiration from Minecraft
Sneaker Stencil Kits
The Nike Gakou Flyknit Allows for Complete At-Home Customization
Architectural Sledding Paths
A Sledding Path will Loop Around the Roof of the Beijing Civic Center
AR Pizzeria Games
Osmo's 'Pizza Co.' Helps Kids Learn Financial Literacy By Selling Pizzas
Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
thisopenspace Launched the 'Sleepover' Concept Store in Toronto
AR Furniture Apps
IKEA and Apple are Introducing New Tools for Previewing Home Decor Items
Retail Vending Machines
Uniqlo Unveiled its Plans to Roll Out Clothing Vending Machines
Virtual Shopping Street Platforms
Orchard Mile Lets You Build Your Own Online Shopping Street
VR Shopping Experiences
Infinite Stores Helps Retailers Create Virtual Boutiques
Furnished City Campaigns
IKEA's Wonderful Everyday Tour Shares Delights in Unexpected Places
Seasonless Metallic Sandals
Nike's New 'Benassi Slides' Feature a Metallic White Colorway
Purposefully Unusual Eyewear
Tamar Canfi's Collection Emphasizes High Prescription Lenses
In-Mall VR Theme Parks
Landmark Entertainment is Releasing Its 'LIVE Centers' Across China
Luxe Leather Pop-Up Shops
Mansur Gavriel's Millennial Pink Pop-Up is Filled with Leather Goods
Dorm Room Advice Columns
IKEA Offers a Yearly Advice Column for Dorm Room Design Ideas
Haute Easter Chocolates
The BULGARI Il Cioccolato Specialty Chocolate Shop Offers Elegant Treats
Immersive Sci-Fi Hotels
Disney's Interactive Hotel Welcomes Fans into the World of Star Wars
Charitable Snack Zones
CVS's 'Snacks That Give Back' All Provide Donations for Charities
VR Retail Showcases
Walmart's Store No. 8 is Imagining the Future of Retail with Virtual Reality
Sustainable High-End Grocers
Fukushimaya Supermarket Was Made from ZAM Pipes and Wine Crates
DIY Sheepskin Capes
This IKEA Guide Details How to Turn a Rug Into a Game of Thrones Cape
Boisterous Sportswear Patches
These Colorful Patches are Part of Nike's Back-to-School Collection
AR Jewelry Apps
The GRANI Jewelry App Lets Users Try on Jewelry Pieces in a Virtual Fitting Room
Collaborative Dormitory Makeovers
IKEA and Hypebeast Partnered to Help Decorate College Dorms
Quick-Access Folding Sunglasses
The Hilx Unfold Foldable Sunglasses are Wearable in Seconds
Customized Warmth Jackets
'Flexwarm' Smart Jackets Adapt to Your Body Temperature
Mobile AR Stores
Alfamind Allows Entrepreneurs to Create Virtual Experiences for Online Retail
Drone Wedding Photography
This Drone Aerial Photography Captures Stunning Scenes
Crystal-Encrusted Sneakers
Nike and Swarovski's Air Max 97 Features a Shimmering Skin
AR Experience-Creating Apps
The Metaverse App Allows Anyone to Create Their Own AR Content
International Hologram Calls
Korean Telecom and Verizon Used a 5G Network to Send Live Holograms
Augmented Reality Decor Apps
The Ikea Catalog App Helps You Visualize Your Home Decor Ideas
Branded Solar Eclipse Experiences
Warby Parker Offered a Pinhole Projection Template and More
DIY Toy Store Figurines
The 3DplusMe Kiosks Allow Consumers to Create Personalized Action Figures
Reconstructed Designer Footwear
Virgil Abloh's Latest Collection for Nike is Labeled 'Ten Project'
AR Video Communication Apps
'Spot Message' Helps People Share Augmented Video Communications
Automated Plant Growth Systems
The Seedo Hydroponic Growing System Enables Optimized Gardening
Adult Cartoon-Themed Sneakers
These Nike Rick and Morty Sneakers Were Made with John Mayer
Pantone-Themed Reading Glasses
The Afternoon X Pantone Collection Changes Reading Glass Standards
Urban Cycling Shops
Assos' New London Concept Store Brings Modern Cycling to the UK Market
Opulent Sci-Fi Chess Sets
The S.T. Dupont Star Wars Chess Set Has a $128,000 Price Tag
Authentic Galleria Wine Shops
The WA Cleanskin Cellars Shop in Perth uses Upcycled Materials
Fantasy Franchise-Themed AR
Disney and Leovo are Partnering to Develop Star Wars-Themed AR
Interactive Doll Retailers
The American Girl New York Shop is Dubbed "The Store of the Future"
Remixed Rapper Sneakers
The Skepta x Nike 'AIR MAX 97 SK' Shoe is Inspired by the Star's Childhood
VR Military Helmets
LimpidArmor's New War Helmet Uses the Microsoft HoloLens
Skull-Emblazoned Custom Sneakers
These New Warren Lotas Sneakers Replace the Swoosh with a Skull
AR Spider Robots
'MekaMon' is a Smartphone-Controlled Robot That Fights AR Enemies
Home Design-Branded Battery Packs
The IKEA Solar Battery Packs Cut Electricity Bills by 70 Percent
Retail Comparison Apps
The FindSimilar App Helps Shoppers at Hammerson Stores Discover New Items
Ethical Imitation Shrimp
New Wave Foods Creates 100% Plant-Based Shrimp
Assistive AR Gaming Apps
This App Helps Pokemon Go Players Browse and Locate Specific Pokemon
Cupcake-Inspired Basketball Shoes
The Nike KDX Shoes Cheekily Reference Kevin Durant's Haters
AR Easter Egg Games
British Land Launched a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt Game
Prismatic Smartphone Camera Lenses
The Trippy Clip 'Pryzma' Creates Ethereal Snapshots
Physical Online Thrift Shops
eCommerce Startup thredUP is Opening Physical Retail Locations
AR Shopping Apps
Fashion Retailer YOOX Now Lets Users Try On Accessories with the Lumyer App
Colorful Parrot Portraiture
Brad Wilson's Series Shows Every Detail of Stunning Tropical Birds
Avant-Garde Printed Sunglasses
Safilo's OXYDO Collection Boasts Dynamic Fashion-Forward Styles
Two-in-One Easter Eggs
Meio a Meio's Chocolate Egg for Easter Has Differently Flavored Halves
Iconic Cinematic Dialogue Posters
These Movie Screenplay Posters from CutToPosters Celebrate Film
Customizable Gift-Giving Kits
'Giftkit' Introduces a Modern Way to Shop for Gift Baskets Online
AR-Powered Doll Displays
Mattel's App-Connected Barbie Display Features Scannable Products
Charitable Coffee-Gifting Apps
The 'Nack' App Allows Users to Buy Anyone a Cup of Coffee
Self-Serve Shopping Cafes
Alibaba's 'Tao Cafe' Takes the eShopping Experience Offline
Mixed-Reality Board Games
'Echelon' is a Hololens Game That is Like Star Wars' Holochess
Rusted Frame-Like Facades
Gianni Botsford Architects' Facade Design Mimics the Interior Contents
Augmented Reality Chat Applications
WeChat is Developing Its Own AR Framework for Smartphones
Sci-Fi Workplace Fashion
'Her Universe' Features Star Wars Wearables for the Office
Rich Gender-Neutral Fragrances
Aesop's 'Hwyl Eau De Parfum' is a Scent for the Winter Months
Gilded Trading Cards
Tanaka Jewelry is Releasing a Luxury Anniversary Pokemon Pikachu Card
Virtual 4D Change Rooms
Clothcap Provides a Digital Rendering of How Clothing Will Fit Your Body
AR Holiday Campaigns
Covent Garden is Leveraging Augmented Reality Technology for the Holidays
AR Photography Apps
'Lumyer' Adds Animated Augmented Reality Effects to Photos
Anime Eyewear Shops
'Animegane' Sells Eyewear Collections Inspired by Animated Series
Chat-Based Adventure Games
'Humani: Jessie's Story' is Told Through the Facebook Messenger App
Assistive Retail Robots
Japan's Parco Department Store Uses Siriusbot for Various Tasks
Augmented Reality Hockey Cards
Tim Hortons is Enhancing the Enjoyment of Trading Cards
Fuzzy Terry Cloth Sneakers
The 'Fuzzy Bunny' Converse All Stars Were Made to Celebrate Easter
Shoppable 360-Degree Videos
Ted Baker's 'Keeping Up with the Bakers' Introduces a New Way to Shop
Facial Recognition Menu Boards
KFC's Smart Restaurant Tech Suggests Food by Looking at Guests
Wizardly Apparel Collections
BoxLunch is Selling 'Back to Hogwarts' Harry Potter Clothing
Sleek Electric Blue Sneakers
The Curry 3ZERO Was Made in Preparation of the NBA Playoffs
Medical Messenger Bots
HealthTap Uses AI to Answer Questions on Facebook Messenger
Hearing Impaired Eyewear Attachments
The 'Peri' Eyeglasses Accessory Translates Noise into Light
Customized Lipstick Apps
The 'Counter' Make-Up App Helps You Find Your Perfect Shade of Lipstick
Instant Gifting Apps
The 'aha' App Allows Users to Send Instantaneous Gifts and E-Cards
Whimsical AR Games
'Woorld' is a Silly and Playful AR Game from the Maker of 'Katamari'
Interactive Hologram Apps
The 'Holo' App Lets You Insert Holograms Into Your Photos and Videos
Screw-Free Spring Hinge Sunglasses
The ROAV Sunglass Eyewear Collection Fits Wearers Perfectly
Exploring Beyond Industry Norms
Director of Licensing at Enesco, Mark Haberman
Location-Based Gifting Apps
The 'Lihaoma' App Makes it Simple to Send a Present to Friends
Wedding Planning Apps
Loverly Deftly Combines Automated Technology and Human Help
Bridal Footwear Pinboards
Aldo Engaged Brides on Pinterest with a Wedding Footwear Contest
Smart Banking Bots
Kasisto's Personal Finance Bots Use Conversational AI That's Truly Intelligent
Retro Easter-Inspired Sneakers
These New Air Force 1 Lows Feature a Myriad of Pastel Colors
Thoughtful Gift Services
The 'Sesame' App Makes it Easy to Send a Gift Box to Friends or Family
Charitable Gift-Giving Apps
The 'Gift of Kindness' App Lets Users Donate on Behalf of Others
All-Encompassing Wedding Apps
Appy Couple Helps Users Plan Every Aspect of Their Big Day
Bridal Beauty Subscriptions
Allure Partners with Brides Magazine to Offer Prestige Cosmetic Boxes
Scientifically Fitted Glasses
This Company Uses a 3D Scanner to Build Perfectly Fitted Eyewear
Sci-Fi Franchise Sneakers
The Sperry Star Wars 40th Anniversary Shoes Celebrate Iconic Characters
AR Home Shopping Apps
Triple Develops Augmented Reality Home Shopping Apps for Furniture Retailers
AI Photography Curators
The VSCO App is Introducing the Artificially Intelligent 'Ava'
AR Online Shopping
Aryzon is Introducing the Future of Online Shopping with Augmented Reality
Diligent Data-Tracking Apps
The My Data Manager App Helps You Save On Your Phone Bill
Secure Mobile Wallets
BNP Paribas' Wa! Mobile Wallet is Piloting at Carrefour Stores Across France
Easter Dessert-Topped Pizzas
The Crust Bros. 'Fior-egg-tina' Pizza is Made with Cadbury Creme Eggs
AI Travel Bots
The 'Sure' Facebook Messenger Bot Acts Like a Digital Travel Guide
AR Easter Activity Apps
Nick Jr. and Intu Teamed Up to Launch Augmented Reality Easter Activities
Fruity Cold Weather Cocktails
The Kinky Cocktails Vixen Features a Blend of Seasonal Flavors
Augmented Reality Menu Cards
Yeppar is Introducing Augmented Reality for Restaurants
Unforgettable Catalog Campaigns
IKEA Singapore Tapped Yanjaa Wintersoul to Be Its 'Human Catalog'
Promotional Photo-Op ATMs
This Attack on Titan ATM Encourages Photo-Taking Nearby
Secure Home Parcel Lockers
The 'Postello' Safe Locker is for Receiving and Sending Parcels
Deceptive Catalog Covers
IKEA's 'Changing Catalog' Campaign Helps to Disguise Its Product Guide
Relaxing Back-to-School Commercials
This 25-Minute 'Oddly IKEA' Ad is a Sponsored ASMR Video
Collaborative Gift-Giving Apps
The 'Giftfund' App Allows Multiple People to Contribute to a Gift
Data-Driven Gift Apps
The 'SurpriseMe' Shop App Tailors Gift Options to Your Preferences
Humanitarian Advocacy Bots
UNICEF's Facebook Messenger Bot Offers a Place to Chat About Issues
Comprehensive Gift Retail Apps
The 'Gift It' App Streamlines Sending and Receiving Gifts
Digitized Architecture Apps
The Architecture Foundation's New App Profiles London's Icon Buildings
AR Concert Apps
Firstage Enables Musicians to Broadcast Micro-Concerts to Their Fans
DIY Fashion Design Kiosks
American Girl's Truly Me Signature Studio Lets Users Customize Dolls
Beach Safety Apps
Surf Life Saving Australia's Pocket Patrol App Uses AI to Show Swimmers Currents
Angled Tablet Design Stands
The DraftTable iPad Pro Drafting Stand Stabilizes the Device for Work
Adventure Story Bots
Sequel Stories Uses Facebook Messenger for Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Stories
Chat-Based Printing Bots
HP's Facebook Messenger Bot Prints When Engaged in Conversation
Curated Book Suggestion Services
Curation Service ShelfJoy Suggests Daily Reading Recommendations
Celebratory Easter Kits
This Set Commemorates a Decade of Easter Egg Decorating Kits from Hatch
Email-Based Gifting Apps
Bonzar Lets Users Send Gifts Without the Recipient's Personal Information
Interactive News Bots
The Wall Street Journal's Facebook Messenger Bot Delivers News On-Demand
Easter Eggnog Beverages
Promised Land's Holiday Eggnog Drink is a Limited-Time Spring Release