General AI in CommerceMeta Lab nearly doubles retail store footprint for AI glassesRetail / DTC › Department StoresMeta Lab plans to open six new standalone stores across major U.S. cities over the next several months, nearly doubling its footprint from eight locations to fourteen. For commerce practitioners, the expansion signals Meta's commitment to experiential retail as a driver of hardware adoption and ecosystem lock-in in the emerging smart-glasses category.Sep 14, 2026Read full article →
General AI in CommerceRay-Ban Meta glasses rank among fastest sellers at National VisionRetail / DTC › Electronics and Appliance RetailersRay-Ban Meta AI glasses are among the fastest-selling frames at National Vision's 1,270 stores, with the retailer scaling from a pilot to over 100 locations. For vision retailers and consumer electronics sellers, smart glasses represent a high-margin opportunity as consumers adopt wearables and premium lens upgrades become the norm.Jul 9, 2026Read full article →