Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.
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News & Analysis
China’s M-Commerce Explosion Drives 32 Percent Singles’ Day Sales Growth
"$14.6 billion of the orders were made on mobile devices, taking up about 82 percent of all orders and marking 657 million different deliveries."
China’s M-Commerce Explosion Drives 32 Percent Singles’ Day Sales Growth
"$14.6 billion of the orders were made on mobile devices, taking up about 82 percent of all orders and marking 657 million different deliveries."
Technology
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.
China
The China Edit | Hong Kong's Homegrown Talent, Rise of Domestic Shopper
This week, China looks to its homegrown talent in Hong Kong to drive the future growth of its fashion industry, and the owners of outlet park Bicester Village take a bet on growing demand from domestic Chinese consumers by opening a second outlet park.
The China Edit | Hong Kong's Homegrown Talent, Rise of Domestic Shopper
This week, China looks to its homegrown talent in Hong Kong to drive the future growth of its fashion industry, and the owners of outlet park Bicester Village take a bet on growing demand from domestic Chinese consumers by opening a second outlet park.
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.
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.
News & Analysis
Why Chat May Be King Of The New Mobile Landscape
"Tech giants and hopefuls alike are betting on messaging apps—and conversational interface—as the future of mobile."
Why Chat May Be King Of The New Mobile Landscape
"Tech giants and hopefuls alike are betting on messaging apps—and conversational interface—as the future of mobile."
Technology
Op-Ed | Why Brands Must Build ‘Mobile-Up’
Mobile enables powerful one-to-one interactions between brands and customers, but tapping the opportunity requires rethinking much more than just front-end experience, argues Stephan Schambach.
Op-Ed | Why Brands Must Build ‘Mobile-Up’
Mobile enables powerful one-to-one interactions between brands and customers, but tapping the opportunity requires rethinking much more than just front-end experience, argues Stephan Schambach.
Technology
Smartphones Overtake Computers as Top E-Commerce Traffic Source
Smartphones have surpassed computers as the top source for e-commerce as it accounted for 45.1 percent of web-shopping traffic in the first quarter of this year, edging out computers at 45 percent.
Smartphones Overtake Computers as Top E-Commerce Traffic Source
Smartphones have surpassed computers as the top source for e-commerce as it accounted for 45.1 percent of web-shopping traffic in the first quarter of this year, edging out computers at 45 percent.
Technology
The Mobile Commerce Gap
While nearly two-thirds of online shopping in the US happens on mobile devices, the channel only accounts for 19 percent of sales.
The Mobile Commerce Gap
While nearly two-thirds of online shopping in the US happens on mobile devices, the channel only accounts for 19 percent of sales.
Technology
Smartphones Overtake Desktops for Holiday Shopping
For the first time, more people will visit retailers' web sites through their smartphones than on desktop computers or tablets during the holiday shopping season that begins on Thanksgiving Day.
Smartphones Overtake Desktops for Holiday Shopping
For the first time, more people will visit retailers' web sites through their smartphones than on desktop computers or tablets during the holiday shopping season that begins on Thanksgiving Day.
Technology
Apple Plans to Launch Apple Pay in China by February
Apple Inc plans to launch its mobile payment system Apple Pay in China by early February, according to inside sources.
Apple Plans to Launch Apple Pay in China by February
Apple Inc plans to launch its mobile payment system Apple Pay in China by early February, according to inside sources.
Technology
Trillenium Takes Virtual Reality into Online Shopping
Trillenium creates virtual stores for brands aimed at marrying the experience of real-life shopping with the convenience of e-commerce on smartphones and computers.
Trillenium Takes Virtual Reality into Online Shopping
Trillenium creates virtual stores for brands aimed at marrying the experience of real-life shopping with the convenience of e-commerce on smartphones and computers.
Technology
A Hundred Apps Bloom in China as Millions Bank on Their Phones
Financial innovation is bubbling up around the globe, but China is where digital banking, investing, and lending have gone mainstream.
A Hundred Apps Bloom in China as Millions Bank on Their Phones
Financial innovation is bubbling up around the globe, but China is where digital banking, investing, and lending have gone mainstream.
The News in Brief
Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole
British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.
Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
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.
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.