Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-in Camera
The UK company's new device uses artificial intelligence and a built-in camera to give real-time feedback on oral hygiene.
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Stores Still Critical to Wooing Men, But Leaders Re-Wiring for Digital Age
In the age of e-commerce, physical flagships are still critical to engaging male luxury consumers, though market leaders are integrating their online and offline presence to create new digitally enhanced stores.
Stores Still Critical to Wooing Men, But Leaders Re-Wiring for Digital Age
In the age of e-commerce, physical flagships are still critical to engaging male luxury consumers, though market leaders are integrating their online and offline presence to create new digitally enhanced stores.
Your Days are Numbered, Top Online Entrepreneur Tells Retailers
PARIS, France — The founder of Rocket Internet, the German venture capital company behind dozens of online start-ups, warned the retail industry on
Your Days are Numbered, Top Online Entrepreneur Tells Retailers
PARIS, France — The founder of Rocket Internet, the German venture capital company behind dozens of online start-ups, warned the retail industry on
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.
Swatch Waiting With Apple for Smartwatch Market to Grow
ZURICH, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek doesn't mind losing the lead in smartwatches. For now, he's happy to wait
Swatch Waiting With Apple for Smartwatch Market to Grow
ZURICH, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek doesn't mind losing the lead in smartwatches. For now, he's happy to wait
E-tailers Growth Ensnared in India's Logistics Jungle
MUMBAI, India — Online retailers jostling for a chunk of India's $13 billion e-commerce trade are so desperate to avoid snarled roads and inefficient
E-tailers Growth Ensnared in India's Logistics Jungle
MUMBAI, India — Online retailers jostling for a chunk of India's $13 billion e-commerce trade are so desperate to avoid snarled roads and inefficient
Bits & Bytes | Asos Shares Tumble, E-Com Booms in Emerging Markets
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Asos Shares Tumble, E-Com Booms in Emerging Markets
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
India Likely to Announce Foreign Investment in E-Commerce Next Month
NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government could allow foreign direct investment in India's e-commerce sector as early as next
India Likely to Announce Foreign Investment in E-Commerce Next Month
NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government could allow foreign direct investment in India's e-commerce sector as early as next
In-Store Tech, Sales Driver or Hype?
Fashion retailers are increasingly integrating slick interactive technology into their physical flagships. But is all this in-store technology actually making the tills ring or merely providing opportunities for short-term PR?
In-Store Tech, Sales Driver or Hype?
Fashion retailers are increasingly integrating slick interactive technology into their physical flagships. But is all this in-store technology actually making the tills ring or merely providing opportunities for short-term PR?
Tencent Takes on Alibaba by Adding Shops to WeChat Messaging App
HONG KONG, China — Tencent Holdings Ltd. allowed users of its WeChat instant-messaging app to sell goods online, bringing Asia's largest Internet
Tencent Takes on Alibaba by Adding Shops to WeChat Messaging App
HONG KONG, China — Tencent Holdings Ltd. allowed users of its WeChat instant-messaging app to sell goods online, bringing Asia's largest Internet
Bits & Bytes | Mary Meeker's Internet Trends, Intel, MySale, Apple Buys Beats
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Mary Meeker's Internet Trends, Intel, MySale, Apple Buys Beats
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Alibaba to Disclose Names of 28 Major Shareholders
BANGALORE, India — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will name the 28 people who will control the world's biggest e-commerce firm in an update to its initial
Alibaba to Disclose Names of 28 Major Shareholders
BANGALORE, India — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will name the 28 people who will control the world's biggest e-commerce firm in an update to its initial
Flipkart Raises $210 Million Fresh Funding From Four Investors
MUMBAI, India — Flipkart, India's largest e-tailer, raised $210 million in a fresh round of funding from a group of four investors led by
Flipkart Raises $210 Million Fresh Funding From Four Investors
MUMBAI, India — Flipkart, India's largest e-tailer, raised $210 million in a fresh round of funding from a group of four investors led by
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Samsung Ordered to Pay Swatch $11.6 Million Over Copied Smartwatch Apps
The Swiss watchmaker initially sought about $170 million from the Korean technology giant for failing to prevent apps that mimicked its luxury brands on its smartwatch displays.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools
The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
AI Transparency Rule Shouldn’t Apply to Ads, EU Retail Group Says
Eurocommerce, whose members include H&M and Inditex, argued AI-generated ads should be exempt from a rule requiring disclosure of AI use.
Google and Samsung Reveal Designs of Upcoming Smart Glasses
The companies are collaborating with eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.