Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
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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
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estee Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
Steven Madden Tops Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.
Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.