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Selfies Help 'Facebook of Fashion Fit' Cut Online Returns

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — It's an Internet Age-old riddle: How do you know if clothing you buy online is going to fit and — more important — flatter you?

Selfies Help 'Facebook of Fashion Fit' Cut Online Returns

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — It's an Internet Age-old riddle: How do you know if clothing you buy online is going to fit and — more important — flatter you?


Bits & Bytes | Zalando IPO, Intel and Opening Ceremony, Frank & Oak

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Bits & Bytes | Zalando IPO, Intel and Opening Ceremony, Frank & Oak

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.


Kinnevik Joins Rocket Internet to Form Global Fashion E-Commerce Group

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Investment AB Kinnevik and Rocket Internet AG, the e-commerce accelerator founded by Germany's Samwer brothers, agreed to combine

Kinnevik Joins Rocket Internet to Form Global Fashion E-Commerce Group

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Investment AB Kinnevik and Rocket Internet AG, the e-commerce accelerator founded by Germany's Samwer brothers, agreed to combine


Swatch Group To Launch Smartwatches Next Year

Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, will debut a smart watch next year in a solo endeavour.

Swatch Group To Launch Smartwatches Next Year

Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, will debut a smart watch next year in a solo endeavour.


JustFab Valued at $1 Billion Following $85 Million Investment

NEW YORK, United States — JustFab Inc., an e-commerce startup with brands including ShoeDazzle and FabKids, has become the latest company to be

JustFab Valued at $1 Billion Following $85 Million Investment

NEW YORK, United States — JustFab Inc., an e-commerce startup with brands including ShoeDazzle and FabKids, has become the latest company to be


Bits & Bytes | Ralph Lauren's Wearable Tech, Tinker Tailor, Spring, Farfetch Discover, Nordstrom, Strut, Mallzee

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Bits & Bytes | Ralph Lauren's Wearable Tech, Tinker Tailor, Spring, Farfetch Discover, Nordstrom, Strut, Mallzee

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.


Rocket Internet’s Zalando Blends Data With Fashion

Philipp Erler aims to convince the world that fashion retailer Zalando SE — a Samwer creation headed for an initial public offering as soon as next month — isn’t dismissed as just another copycat.

Rocket Internet’s Zalando Blends Data With Fashion

Philipp Erler aims to convince the world that fashion retailer Zalando SE — a Samwer creation headed for an initial public offering as soon as next month — isn’t dismissed as just another copycat.


E-Tailer Zalando May Announce IPO This Week

Zalando SE, Europe’s largest online shoe and fashion retailer, may announce its initial public offering as early as this week, according to sources.

E-Tailer Zalando May Announce IPO This Week

Zalando SE, Europe’s largest online shoe and fashion retailer, may announce its initial public offering as early as this week, according to sources.


Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway, Rocket Internet, Amazon in Shanghai

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway, Rocket Internet, Amazon in Shanghai

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.


Penske Media Purchases Fairchild Trade Magazines From Conde Nast

Penske Media Corp. has acquired Fairchild Fashion Media’s trade magazines, including WWD and Footwear News, from Condé Nast Publications for allegedly $100 million, say sources.

Penske Media Purchases Fairchild Trade Magazines From Conde Nast

Penske Media Corp. has acquired Fairchild Fashion Media’s trade magazines, including WWD and Footwear News, from Condé Nast Publications for allegedly $100 million, say sources.


Bits & Bytes | Spring App, Lucky and BeachMint, Chinese E-Commerce

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Bits & Bytes | Spring App, Lucky and BeachMint, Chinese E-Commerce

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.


Will Apple’s 'iWatch' Rattle Luxury Watchmakers?

Apple’s much-anticipated wearable device, which will reportedly debut this fall, may not pose a direct threat to luxury watchmakers. But it does signal opportunity.

Will Apple’s 'iWatch' Rattle Luxury Watchmakers?

Apple’s much-anticipated wearable device, which will reportedly debut this fall, may not pose a direct threat to luxury watchmakers. But it does signal opportunity.