Retailers warned to invest in augmented reality or risk losing customers

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 29-Sep-2017
Retail Marketing

The latest study in the technology reveals customers now expect retailers to create AR shopping options

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Retailers warned to invest in augmented reality or risk losing customers

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