Virtual reality only two years away from being used in e-commerce industry, says Shop Direct FS CEO
Neil Chandler believes augmented reality and tactile technology will also be ready for consumer use in just a few years

Virtual reality headsets along with tactile gloves could enable online retailers to even the playing field against traditional shops
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are just one or two years away from changing the way consumers shop online, according to Neil Chandler, CEO of financial services at UK firm Shop Direct,...
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