While several highly publicized emerging technologies are poised to have a major effect on retail by 2026, another touted bleeding-edge solution may fall short of expectations.
Hyperconnectivity, wearables, and augmented reality (AR) will all play a major role in the evolution of retail during the next 10 years, according to a new Ovum study commissioned by performance marketing technology company Criteo. As for the highly touted 3D printing, the study, “The Future of E-commerce – The Road to 2026,” finds it will only have limited impact on the development of retail.
