# AR-Powered Retail Apps Walmart is Adding an Augmented Reality Feature to its App By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-29 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-feature References: [drugstorenews](https://drugstorenews.com/walmart-adds-augmented-reality-features-app) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.ca/en)  Being able to visualize a new product in the home is about to get a lot easier thanks to a new augmented reality feature being rolled out by [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-5) via its app. The feature will arrive in July, and will allow consumers to view furniture and home decor products in their living space by using their smartphone. This will make online purchases of decor and furniture much easier by allowing shoppers to see it in action before they purchase. The new augmented reality feature was explained further in a blog post on the brand's website which read, "We believe the closest store to our customers is in their pocket, and we are focused on making that always-on experience as easy, engaging and personalized as possible." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ar-powered Retail Apps:** Augmented reality powered shopping experiences are revolutionizing the way consumers shop online. - **Virtual Showrooming:** Augmented reality is revolutionizing how consumers visualize home décor in their own space. - **Mobile Commerce with AR Features:** Mobile shopping is advancing with AR-powered enhanced shopping experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** AR-powered retail apps are transforming the way retailers showcase and sell their products. - **E-commerce:** Augmented reality is creating innovative and immersive shopping experiences for e-commerce websites. - **Technology:** Augmented reality is a rapidly expanding field within technology, with near-endless possibilities for new applications and use cases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR-Powered Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-5.md) - [AR Furniture Testing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinterest-ar-furniture.md) - [AR-Powered Furniture Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-search-2.md) - [AR Retailer Haircare Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-beauty-virtual-tryon.md) - [AR Piano Previews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-ar.md) - [AR-Based Store Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowes-1.md) - [Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-optical-virtual-tryon.md) - [Room-Scanning Home Renovation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-your-space.md) - [Housewares Retailer Design Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfair-decorify.md)