Walmart technology incubator Store No 8 has hired virtual reality ( VR ) start - up Spatialand to manufacture VR products for the retail giant 's stores and retailers . The deal followed Amazon 's January launch of Amazon Go – a checkout - free grocery shop that uses sensors and sensors to monitor retailers ' shopping baskets . Retailers are increasingly using technological innovations to improve in - store and online shopping experience . Store No 8 principal Katie Finnegan is serving as interim CEO , while Spatialand 's Kim Cooper and Store No 8 consultant Jeremy Welt took up senior roles at the new VR company .
Walmart technology incubator Store No 8 has acquired virtual reality (VR) start-up Spatialand to develop VR products for the retail giant's stores and websites. The deal followed Amazon's January launch of Amazon Go – a checkout-free grocery shop that uses cameras and sensors to track customers' shopping baskets. Retailers are increasingly using technological innovations to improve in-store and online customer experience. Store No 8 principal Katie Finnegan is serving as interim CEO, while Spatialand's Kim Cooper and Store No 8 consultant Jeremy Welt take up senior roles at the new VR company.