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Updated · Telecompaper EN · Jun 15
Meta Opens 50 Best Buy AI, VR Shops Across U.S. and Canada
Updated
Updated · Telecompaper EN · Jun 15

Meta Opens 50 Best Buy AI, VR Shops Across U.S. and Canada

3 articles · Updated · Telecompaper EN · Jun 15

Summary

  • Meta said it will roll out 50 in-store concessions at Best Buy locations in the U.S. and Canada to showcase products from its Meta Lab unit.
  • The 900-square-foot format lets shoppers try Meta AI glasses and VR headsets through interactive demos and personalized content, with a dedicated Meta sales team on site.
  • The first two Meta Lab locations are set to open Friday in San Bernardino and San Carlos, California.
  • The push expands Meta’s hands-on retail presence as it tries to lift consumer engagement and sales for its AI and virtual-reality devices.

Insights

Is Meta’s retail plan a repeat of Apple’s genius or a costly bet against online shopping dominance?
Can a 60-minute demo in Best Buy finally make the metaverse a part of our daily lives?