NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next-generation wedding registry Zola launched its first iPad app today and introduced 360°, a new way to register. 360° is a virtual shopping experience that merges online and offline by allowing couples to register in real-world settings, directly from their iPad.
Brands carried on Zola are excited about the 360° feature. Canvas Home founder Andrew Corrie explains, “We love the idea of couples all over the country shopping from our NYC showroom as though they were standing right there. It brings our products to life in a way that traditional ecommerce can’t.”
Couples also find the prospect of registering less intimidating when they can see the products in a real-life setting. “It’s one thing to look at a basic online photo of an ice bucket, and another to see that ice bucket full of drinks at a rooftop party. It helps you envision how the gifts will fit into your life,” says bride-to-be Elizabeth Kenly.
Unlike other mobile shopping experiences, Zola’s new 360° feature is unique because:
- It is the first virtual shopping experience to be developed and integrated with a wedding registry.
- Immersive, 360-degree panoramic images bring physical spaces to life and create the ultimate registry experience.
- Couples can virtually explore products within real-world environments to see how they look or are used before adding them to their registry.
- At launch, users will be able to shop three distinct spaces: the Canvas Home showroom (explore the store as it looks in real life directly from the app) as well as a newlywed couple’s apartment and rooftop party.
The launch of 360° is the most recent example of how Zola is redefining the registry process for today’s couples and widening the innovation gap between itself and traditional retailers. Zola’s iPad app joins their top-rated iPhone and Apple Watch apps, making Zola the first registry to be available across all iOS devices. In addition to 360°, the iPad app offers couples the same benefits as its web-based counterpart, such as Personalization, Controlled Shipping and Group Gifting.
“Couples who use Zola are even more tech savvy than the general population. We know we need to be incredibly focused on mobile in order to exceed their expectations. Luckily we’ve been able to do just that. We have seen record numbers of sessions on our iPhone app and over a million swipes on our “Tinder” feature, Blender. We consistently hear from our couples that our apps were one of the things that drew them to Zola, and so we plan to continue our leadership in mobile innovation,” says CEO Shan-Lyn Ma.
Download the Zola iPad app for free, available now on the iTunes App Store: http://apple.co/1DwM2HB
About Zola
Zola is the next generation of wedding registry, which combines gifts, experiences, and cash funds in one place, with innovative features to make the process simple and enjoyable. Couples can control when gifts ship to them, exchange products before they are shipped, and create their own fully customized page with photos and a message to their guests. Zola’s 200+ coveted brands, from traditional wedding mainstays to up-and-coming designers, give couples access to everything a traditional department store would offer and more. Between the product assortment, innovative features, and the ability to add items from any store with the “Add to Zola” button, Zola has created an unparalleled registry experience.
For more information about Zola, please visit www.zola.com or follow @ZolaRegistry on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook.
