Walmart adds 3D feature to online home shopping

Walmart Inc. WMT, -1.06% is adding two features to its e-commerce site's home shopping section, especially for dorm rooms and small living spaces. Starting Thursday, shoppers can take a 3D Virtual Shopping Tour that highlights nearly 70 items. And starting in July, customers can "Buy the Room," curated collections that can be purchased together as a complete look. Initially, there will be five collections, each featuring up to 20 items for college dorm rooms. Walmart says it will listen to customer feedback to see where the tools can apply to other living areas. Walmart launched Allswell, a digital home brand comprised of bedding and mattresses, in February. Walmart shares are down 12.6% for the year to date while the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.25% is down 2.4% for the period.

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