De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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Bits & Bytes | Adidas Launches Lifestyle App, Amazon Leads 'Try Before You Buy' Trend
This week, why the Adidas 'All Day' App is more than just a fitness tracker, while Amazon leads the pack in a new online shopping trend.
Bits & Bytes | Adidas Launches Lifestyle App, Amazon Leads 'Try Before You Buy' Trend
This week, why the Adidas 'All Day' App is more than just a fitness tracker, while Amazon leads the pack in a new online shopping trend.
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Bits & Bytes | Fashion Brands Abandon Snapchat, Factories of the Future
This week, Snapchat loses out as fashion turns to Instagram Stories, and how 3D printing will power the factories of the future.
Bits & Bytes | Fashion Brands Abandon Snapchat, Factories of the Future
This week, Snapchat loses out as fashion turns to Instagram Stories, and how 3D printing will power the factories of the future.
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Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021
This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.
Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021
This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.
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Bits & Bytes | Digital Darwinism, 45 Percent of Retailers Plan to Use AI
This week, how to survive in an age of ‘digital darwinism’ and why deep knowledge of logistics and tech is more important than fashion and marketing expertise for today’s apparel CEOs.
Bits & Bytes | Digital Darwinism, 45 Percent of Retailers Plan to Use AI
This week, how to survive in an age of ‘digital darwinism’ and why deep knowledge of logistics and tech is more important than fashion and marketing expertise for today’s apparel CEOs.
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Bits & Bytes | Snap’s New Spectacles May Include AR, Google’s Fashion Archive
This week, sources suggested that Snap’s second generation video glasses could include Augmented Reality features, while Google launched a new digital fashion archive.
Bits & Bytes | Snap’s New Spectacles May Include AR, Google’s Fashion Archive
This week, sources suggested that Snap’s second generation video glasses could include Augmented Reality features, while Google launched a new digital fashion archive.
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Bits & Bytes | Bots Capitalise on Supreme's Success, The Mass Customisation Revolution
This week, how botmakers are profiting from the demand for streetwear's biggest labels, while knitwear machinery is personalising the apparel industry.
Bits & Bytes | Bots Capitalise on Supreme's Success, The Mass Customisation Revolution
This week, how botmakers are profiting from the demand for streetwear's biggest labels, while knitwear machinery is personalising the apparel industry.
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Bits & Bytes | Fashion Embraces Hackathons, Interactive Clothing and More...
This week, fashion belatedly taps the talent opportunity in hackathons, while biosensors woven into fabric reimagine the body's interaction with clothing.
Bits & Bytes | Fashion Embraces Hackathons, Interactive Clothing and More...
This week, fashion belatedly taps the talent opportunity in hackathons, while biosensors woven into fabric reimagine the body's interaction with clothing.
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Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches
This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.
Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches
This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.
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Bits & Bytes | Using Tech to Spot Luxury Fakes, Do Beauty Apps Drive Sales?
This week, portable scanning devices are exposing counterfeit luxury goods, while virtual makeover technology helps bolster makeup sales.
Bits & Bytes | Using Tech to Spot Luxury Fakes, Do Beauty Apps Drive Sales?
This week, portable scanning devices are exposing counterfeit luxury goods, while virtual makeover technology helps bolster makeup sales.
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Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Fashion-Forward Echo Look, AR Versus VR in Retail
This week, Amazon introduces a new incarnation of its Alexa voice assistant aimed at fashion lovers, while AR and VR prove useful to retailers in very distinct ways.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Fashion-Forward Echo Look, AR Versus VR in Retail
This week, Amazon introduces a new incarnation of its Alexa voice assistant aimed at fashion lovers, while AR and VR prove useful to retailers in very distinct ways.
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How Google Ads Drive Sales, In-Home Delivery to Revolutionise E-Commerce?
This week, Google’s expanding array of ad formats is a prime driver of profits, while smart-lock maker August tries to jumpstart the e-commerce industry with a unique home-delivery model.
How Google Ads Drive Sales, In-Home Delivery to Revolutionise E-Commerce?
This week, Google’s expanding array of ad formats is a prime driver of profits, while smart-lock maker August tries to jumpstart the e-commerce industry with a unique home-delivery model.
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Google Targets Pinterest, Are Innovation Labs A Necessity?
This week, Google's new "Style Ideas" feature challenges Pinterest's search ambitions, while innovation labs could be crucial in today's tough retail environment.
Google Targets Pinterest, Are Innovation Labs A Necessity?
This week, Google's new "Style Ideas" feature challenges Pinterest's search ambitions, while innovation labs could be crucial in today's tough retail environment.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.