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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What Fashion Can Learn from Music
Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at VOICES to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.
What Fashion Can Learn from Music
Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at VOICES to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.
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Bits & Bytes | Instagram's New Features, The Era of Predictive Commerce
This week, Instagram launches live video and vanishing chat images, and how predictive AI will change the way we shop.
Bits & Bytes | Instagram's New Features, The Era of Predictive Commerce
This week, Instagram launches live video and vanishing chat images, and how predictive AI will change the way we shop.
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Bits & Bytes | Shoppers Prioritise Speedy Delivery, $1BN E-Commerce Venture Targets Middle East
This week, a report reveals the importance of speedy delivery services to holiday shoppers and a $1 billion e-commerce venture from Saudi Arabia PIF and Alabbar targets the Middle East's growing online retail market.
Bits & Bytes | Shoppers Prioritise Speedy Delivery, $1BN E-Commerce Venture Targets Middle East
This week, a report reveals the importance of speedy delivery services to holiday shoppers and a $1 billion e-commerce venture from Saudi Arabia PIF and Alabbar targets the Middle East's growing online retail market.
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Bits & Bytes | Fake Retail Apps on the Rise, How to Maximise Mobile Retail
This week, fake retail apps surge in the run up to the holidays and how to make use of mobile retail, as it overtakes desktop for the first time.
Bits & Bytes | Fake Retail Apps on the Rise, How to Maximise Mobile Retail
This week, fake retail apps surge in the run up to the holidays and how to make use of mobile retail, as it overtakes desktop for the first time.
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Fitbit Plunges on Lower Forecast From Stiffening Competition
Fitbit Inc. lost almost a third of its market value in late trading.
Fitbit Plunges on Lower Forecast From Stiffening Competition
Fitbit Inc. lost almost a third of its market value in late trading.
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Yoox Net-A-Porter's Plan to Become a Mobile-Only Company
Since the two companies joined last year, chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has invested in new technology.
Yoox Net-A-Porter's Plan to Become a Mobile-Only Company
Since the two companies joined last year, chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has invested in new technology.
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Bits & Bytes | LVMH Says No to Amazon, Pay By Nodding
This week, LVMH says it will never sell on Amazon and Alibaba allows VR customers to pay by nodding.
Bits & Bytes | LVMH Says No to Amazon, Pay By Nodding
This week, LVMH says it will never sell on Amazon and Alibaba allows VR customers to pay by nodding.
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Bits & Bytes | Clothes Created By Robots, Google and Facebook's VR Race
This week, robot-made clothes are closer to being a reality and Facebook and Google focus on VR.
Bits & Bytes | Clothes Created By Robots, Google and Facebook's VR Race
This week, robot-made clothes are closer to being a reality and Facebook and Google focus on VR.
News & Analysis
We're Getting Closer to Clothing Made Entirely by Robots
"With fast-fashion gaining traction, reprogrammable robots could churn out a variety of products, which would shorten supply chains and lessen the
We're Getting Closer to Clothing Made Entirely by Robots
"With fast-fashion gaining traction, reprogrammable robots could churn out a variety of products, which would shorten supply chains and lessen the
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Bits & Bytes | ASOS's Working Conditions, Intel and Chalayan on the Runway
This week, an investigation into e-commerce retailer Asos's working conditions and Hussein Chalayan partners with Intel.
Bits & Bytes | ASOS's Working Conditions, Intel and Chalayan on the Runway
This week, an investigation into e-commerce retailer Asos's working conditions and Hussein Chalayan partners with Intel.
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Bits & Bytes | Snapchat Spectacles, LVMH's Digital Drive
This week, Snapchat launches its first wearable, while LVMH's digital revolution has been slow to start.
Bits & Bytes | Snapchat Spectacles, LVMH's Digital Drive
This week, Snapchat launches its first wearable, while LVMH's digital revolution has been slow to start.
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Bits & Bytes | Coach Closes TMall Shop, Mode Media Shuts Down
This week, Coach stops selling handbags on Alibaba's TMall and digital lifestyle media company Mode Media shuts down.
Bits & Bytes | Coach Closes TMall Shop, Mode Media Shuts Down
This week, Coach stops selling handbags on Alibaba's TMall and digital lifestyle media company Mode Media shuts down.
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.