The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
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Bits & Bytes | Facebook Under FTC Investigation, Human Microchipping for Skincare
This week, demands grow for Facebook to explain its privacy policies, while human microchips may signal the future for the beauty industry.
Bits & Bytes | Facebook Under FTC Investigation, Human Microchipping for Skincare
This week, demands grow for Facebook to explain its privacy policies, while human microchips may signal the future for the beauty industry.
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Op-Ed | Blockchains Could Upend the Fashion Business
Blockchain will revolutionise the industry in the next 10 years, but a number of systems have to be built to support it, argues Charles Beckwith.
Op-Ed | Blockchains Could Upend the Fashion Business
Blockchain will revolutionise the industry in the next 10 years, but a number of systems have to be built to support it, argues Charles Beckwith.
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Tencent Profit Beats Estimates
The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.
Tencent Profit Beats Estimates
The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.
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Bits & Bytes | JD.com Counterfeit Scandal, Zara Launches AR App
This week, e-commerce company JD.com is accused of selling counterfeit products, while Zara launches an augmented reality app to lure millennials.
Bits & Bytes | JD.com Counterfeit Scandal, Zara Launches AR App
This week, e-commerce company JD.com is accused of selling counterfeit products, while Zara launches an augmented reality app to lure millennials.
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Bits & Bytes | Online Luxury Market to Triple by 2025, Stitch Fix Shares Fall 6 Percent
This week, online sales of personal luxury goods are set to reach $90 million, while Stitch Fix shares fall after posting second-quarter results.
Bits & Bytes | Online Luxury Market to Triple by 2025, Stitch Fix Shares Fall 6 Percent
This week, online sales of personal luxury goods are set to reach $90 million, while Stitch Fix shares fall after posting second-quarter results.
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Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables
This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.
Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables
This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.
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Bits & Bytes | Dolce & Gabbana Sends Drones Down the Runway, JD.com's Blockchain Accelerator
This week, Dolce & Gabbana uses drones instead of models at Milan Fashion Week, while JD.com launches accelerator for blockchain start-ups.
Bits & Bytes | Dolce & Gabbana Sends Drones Down the Runway, JD.com's Blockchain Accelerator
This week, Dolce & Gabbana uses drones instead of models at Milan Fashion Week, while JD.com launches accelerator for blockchain start-ups.
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Bits & Bytes | Apple Watch Outperforms Swiss Watchmakers, Amazon and Target in War Over Apparel
This week, Apple sells more watches than the entire Swiss watchmaking industry, while Apple and Target are in competition for the same customer.
Bits & Bytes | Apple Watch Outperforms Swiss Watchmakers, Amazon and Target in War Over Apparel
This week, Apple sells more watches than the entire Swiss watchmaking industry, while Apple and Target are in competition for the same customer.
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Bits & Bytes | Echo Look Partners With Vogue and GQ, Can an App Launch Fashion's #MeToo?
This week, Amazon's Echo Look will partner with Condé Nast publications to give out fashion advice, while Humans of Fashion will launch an app to provide the industry with a support network.
Bits & Bytes | Echo Look Partners With Vogue and GQ, Can an App Launch Fashion's #MeToo?
This week, Amazon's Echo Look will partner with Condé Nast publications to give out fashion advice, while Humans of Fashion will launch an app to provide the industry with a support network.
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Bits & Bytes | Intel Launches Smart Glasses, AI Retail Spending to Reach $7 Billion
This week, Intel makes its first foray into wearables, while retailers are set to spend over $7.3 billion on AI by 2022.
Bits & Bytes | Intel Launches Smart Glasses, AI Retail Spending to Reach $7 Billion
This week, Intel makes its first foray into wearables, while retailers are set to spend over $7.3 billion on AI by 2022.
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Walmart's Tech Incubator Buys VR Startup Spatialand
Spatialand, which worked with Walmart's incubator Store No 8 on project last year, is a software platform that helps create virtual reality experiences.
Walmart's Tech Incubator Buys VR Startup Spatialand
Spatialand, which worked with Walmart's incubator Store No 8 on project last year, is a software platform that helps create virtual reality experiences.
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Bits & Bytes | Nike's Algorithm-Designed Sneaker, Amazon Raises Seller Fees
This week, Nike uses algorithms to design its Epic React Flyknit trainer, while Amazon raises fees for third-party apparel sellers.
Bits & Bytes | Nike's Algorithm-Designed Sneaker, Amazon Raises Seller Fees
This week, Nike uses algorithms to design its Epic React Flyknit trainer, while Amazon raises fees for third-party apparel sellers.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.