What does the future of retail look like? Just ask Walmart. We’ve been lucky to be on an incredible journey with Justin Breton and the visionary team at Walmart – helping reimagine the brand from a beloved brick-and-mortar giant to a pioneer in immersive commerce. Curious how it’s all coming to (virtual) life? ????Tune into the latest episode of?Brands In Play (and make sure to follow) to hear our very own co-founder & chief innovation officer Nic Hill ?? GDC team up with the amazing Albane Prioux from GEEIQ for a behind-the-scenes look at the strategy, creativity and tech shaping the next chapter of retail. Trust us – you don’t want to miss this one.???
What does it mean for a global retailer to go from brick-and-mortar to immersive commerce? In our latest episode of Brands In Play, Nic Hill ?? GDC and Albane Prioux sit down with Justin Breton, Director of Brand Experiences & Strategic Partnerships at Walmart, to unpack how one of the world’s largest retailers is pushing into the future of immersive storytelling, platform-native experiences, and what he calls “adaptive retail.” Justin does more than just talk about launching games. He breaks down Walmart’s strategy across Roblox, Spatial, NAVER Z (ZEPETO), and now.......Minecraft, where the brand is showing up differently on each platform with community-led design, full-funnel engagement, and real-time co-creation. It’s about understanding each community on its own terms. We talked about: - Why commerce needs to feel intentional, not disruptive - The shift from e-commerce → social commerce → immersive commerce - How native integrations through Unity APIs could reshape retail media - What works, what doesn’t, and why brands must test and learn Let's not forget the side quest for the week - Walmart Skyward!!! Yes, we got the inside scoop and are here to give you your first taste of the experience. Check out our REAL TIME REVIEW segment every week to see where we send Nic and Albane next. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dXPUR8mq #Walmart #Minecraft #WalmartSkyward #ImmersiveCommerce #UGCgaming #RetailInnovation #BrandExperience #CommunityLedDesign #AdaptiveRetail #BrandsInPlay