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News Bites | Amazon Launches Prime Wardrobe Service, Kering Responds to 'Made In' Allegations

In today’s News Bites, Amazon is adding a new 'try before you buy' fashion service called Prime Wardrobe and Kering responds to allegations that the company falsely advertises Chinese-made eyewear as 'Made in Italy.'


Retail

With Whole Foods, Amazon on Collision Course With Wal-Mart

Amazon and Wal-Mart's acquisitions make it clear that the lines that divided traditional retail from e-commerce are disappearing.


Retail

Wal-Mart May Beat Amazon's Sales Growth

Wal-Mart's online sales growth is likely to be double that of Amazon's during the back-to-school season, helped by the Jet.com acquisition and competitive price offerings, industry research body NPD said.


News & Analysis

Amazon Lent $1 Billion to Merchants to Boost Sales on its Marketplace

Sellers have used the money to expand their inventory or discount items on Amazon.


News & Analysis

The Kendall Jenner Effect: How Long Can it Last?

Commercial tie-ups with the super-influencer may soon yield diminishing returns.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Max Azria Joins LA Tech Start-Up, Amazon Fashion Names President

This week, Max Azria makes the move from fashion entrepreneur to tech executive, while Christine Beauchamp will succeed Cathy Beaudoin as president of Amazon Fashion.


News & Analysis

Amazon's Stock Tops $1,000 for the First Time

That price puts Amazon's market value at about $478 billion, double that of rival Walmart and more than 15 times the size of Target.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Neiman Marcus Still Searching for a CFO, Amazon Fashion Names New President

In today's News Bites, the Neiman Marcus Group names Dale Stapleton as its new interim chief financial officer, while Amazon appoints Christine Beauchamp president of its fast-growing fashion division.


Retail

How Fashion Can Fight Amazon

Can fashion retailers wage war against the seemingly invincible Amazon? Undoubtedly, says Doug Stephens.


Retail

Amazon Goes North, Forcing Canada's Retailers Out of Hibernation

As Amazon steadily ramps up its own operations in Canada, local rivals are scrambling to avoid the same sort of fate that doomed many of their counterparts south of the border.