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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.

Technology

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.


Retail

Amazon's Growth Streak Continues

The company topped profit and revenue estimates and projected sales that may beat projections, reinforcing its message to investors that big spending on warehouses, movies and devices are all part of a winning formula.

Retail

Amazon's Growth Streak Continues

The company topped profit and revenue estimates and projected sales that may beat projections, reinforcing its message to investors that big spending on warehouses, movies and devices are all part of a winning formula.


Technology

Not Sure What to Wear? Amazon Can Help

Amazon has unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, and an app that recommends which of two outfits is best, using fashion specialists' advice and algorithms that check for the latest trends.

Technology

Not Sure What to Wear? Amazon Can Help

Amazon has unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, and an app that recommends which of two outfits is best, using fashion specialists' advice and algorithms that check for the latest trends.


News & Analysis

Ebay Struggles With Turnaround as Amazon Holds Sway

Ebay is looking to speed up sales growth, which has lagged behind Amazon and faces increasing pressure as Walmart invests in online sales.

News & Analysis

Ebay Struggles With Turnaround as Amazon Holds Sway

Ebay is looking to speed up sales growth, which has lagged behind Amazon and faces increasing pressure as Walmart invests in online sales.


News & Analysis

Victoria's Secret and Nike Rank Among Top Brands for Millennials

More than a third of US apparel shopping is conducted online, according to a new study, which looked at millennial spending trends in fashion, retail and beauty categories.

News & Analysis

Victoria's Secret and Nike Rank Among Top Brands for Millennials

More than a third of US apparel shopping is conducted online, according to a new study, which looked at millennial spending trends in fashion, retail and beauty categories.


Retail

Is the Lingerie Market on the Verge of Another Disruption?

Niche brands are invading the mass market for lingerie, challenging the dominance of Victoria's Secret. Now, Amazon is preparing its private label.

Retail

Is the Lingerie Market on the Verge of Another Disruption?

Niche brands are invading the mass market for lingerie, challenging the dominance of Victoria's Secret. Now, Amazon is preparing its private label.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Amazon's 'Learn, Burn, Churn' Method Puts Zappos at Risk

Reading between the lines of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' annual letter suggests Zappos could share the same fate as the now-shuttered Quidsi.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Amazon's 'Learn, Burn, Churn' Method Puts Zappos at Risk

Reading between the lines of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' annual letter suggests Zappos could share the same fate as the now-shuttered Quidsi.


Technology

Amazon’s E-Commerce Dominance, Adidas Launches 3D-Printed Trainers

This week, Amazon is predicted to account for half of US online retail by 2021, while Adidas prepares to mass produce its new "Futurecraft 4D" shoe.

Technology

Amazon’s E-Commerce Dominance, Adidas Launches 3D-Printed Trainers

This week, Amazon is predicted to account for half of US online retail by 2021, while Adidas prepares to mass produce its new "Futurecraft 4D" shoe.


Retail

Amazon Plans to Hire 30,000 Part-Time Workers

The positions are in addition to the 100,000 full-time jobs with benefits Amazon said in January that it would create in the US over the next 18 months.

Retail

Amazon Plans to Hire 30,000 Part-Time Workers

The positions are in addition to the 100,000 full-time jobs with benefits Amazon said in January that it would create in the US over the next 18 months.


Technology

Luxury Brands' Digital Lag, L'Oréal's Technology Incubator

This week, luxury brands finally learn an online presence is essential, while Generation Z's use of Instagram rewrites the rules of selling fashion.

Technology

Luxury Brands' Digital Lag, L'Oréal's Technology Incubator

This week, luxury brands finally learn an online presence is essential, while Generation Z's use of Instagram rewrites the rules of selling fashion.