Walmart’s decision to focus on virtual clothing items for its latest foray into the metaverse shows how the company has learned from its previous experiments in the space.
January 15, 2025

Walmart deepens its metaverse presence with new e-commerce experience selling physical goods on Zepeto

Walmart has doubled down on its push into the metaverse by launching Zepeto’s first-ever e-commerce experience for physical goods.

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