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 | Snapdeal IPO, iBeacons, WalmartLabs Buys Fashion App
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Snapdeal IPO, iBeacons, WalmartLabs Buys Fashion App
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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Google Glass Products Coming From Ray-Ban, Oakley Eyewear Maker
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc. is partnering with Luxottica Group SpA, which owns eyewear brands Ray-Ban and Oakley, to help the Web
Google Glass Products Coming From Ray-Ban, Oakley Eyewear Maker
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc. is partnering with Luxottica Group SpA, which owns eyewear brands Ray-Ban and Oakley, to help the Web
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Google Says Android Watches to be Available Later This Year
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year,
Google Says Android Watches to be Available Later This Year
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year,
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Looking Back at SXSW: Wearables, Privacy and Avoiding Bandwagons
Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year’s SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
Looking Back at SXSW: Wearables, Privacy and Avoiding Bandwagons
Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year’s SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
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Google Hunts for Space in New York’s Soho for First Retail Store
NEW YORK, United States — Google Inc. has been prowling Manhattan's Soho neighbourhood in search of a location for its first stand-alone retail
Google Hunts for Space in New York’s Soho for First Retail Store
NEW YORK, United States — Google Inc. has been prowling Manhattan's Soho neighbourhood in search of a location for its first stand-alone retail
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Why Wearable Devices Will Never Be As Disruptive As Smartphones
"Four key problems prevent wearables from reaching a mass market - but they still have some important applications."
Why Wearable Devices Will Never Be As Disruptive As Smartphones
"Four key problems prevent wearables from reaching a mass market - but they still have some important applications."
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Swatch Sees Smartwatches as Opportunity, Not Threat
ZURICH, Switzerland — The emergence of smartwatches, gadgets allowing the wearer to check text messages or capture video, is an opportunity rather
Swatch Sees Smartwatches as Opportunity, Not Threat
ZURICH, Switzerland — The emergence of smartwatches, gadgets allowing the wearer to check text messages or capture video, is an opportunity rather
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Tech Attire, More Beta Than Chic
"But even though more companies are offering wearable devices, it is far from certain that people will buy and wear the products in great numbers
Tech Attire, More Beta Than Chic
"But even though more companies are offering wearable devices, it is far from certain that people will buy and wear the products in great numbers
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Behind Intel's New Fashion Collaborations
With the worlds of fashion and technology set to become increasingly intertwined, Intel has announced a series of collaborations with Opening Ceremony, Barneys New York and the CFDA, aimed at fostering the development of stylish wearables.
Behind Intel's New Fashion Collaborations
With the worlds of fashion and technology set to become increasingly intertwined, Intel has announced a series of collaborations with Opening Ceremony, Barneys New York and the CFDA, aimed at fostering the development of stylish wearables.
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Nike’s New FuelBand and the Age of Social Products
With the debut of its second-generation FuelBand, Nike extends its foothold in the fast-growing “wearables” market and moves further into social products.
Nike’s New FuelBand and the Age of Social Products
With the debut of its second-generation FuelBand, Nike extends its foothold in the fast-growing “wearables” market and moves further into social products.
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Apple's Mansfield No Longer in Executive Team, Moves to Special Projects
CUPERTINO, United States — Apple Inc said on Sunday it will shift Bob Mansfield, senior vice president of technologies, out of its executive team to
Apple's Mansfield No Longer in Executive Team, Moves to Special Projects
CUPERTINO, United States — Apple Inc said on Sunday it will shift Bob Mansfield, senior vice president of technologies, out of its executive team to
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The Store is Everywhere
BoF looks into the fast-approaching future of "everywhere computing" and the implications for retailers.
The Store is Everywhere
BoF looks into the fast-approaching future of "everywhere computing" and the implications for retailers.
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.