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Fashion Panel Talks Omni-Channel Retail at DLD 2014

Imran Amed discusses omni-channel retail strategies with Paula Reed of Mytheresa.com, Chris Kyvetos of Sneakerboy and Ulric Jerome of Matchesfashion.com at the annual DLD (Digital-Life-Design) Conference.

Fashion Panel Talks Omni-Channel Retail at DLD 2014

Imran Amed discusses omni-channel retail strategies with Paula Reed of Mytheresa.com, Chris Kyvetos of Sneakerboy and Ulric Jerome of Matchesfashion.com at the annual DLD (Digital-Life-Design) Conference.


Sears Closes Chicago Flagship Store as it Moves to Online Retail

CHICAGO, United States — Sears Holdings Corp is closing its downtown Chicago flagship outlet in April, the latest move by the retailer to cut the

Sears Closes Chicago Flagship Store as it Moves to Online Retail

CHICAGO, United States — Sears Holdings Corp is closing its downtown Chicago flagship outlet in April, the latest move by the retailer to cut the


Groupon Buys Flash-Sale Site Ideeli for $43 Million

CHICAGO, United States — As it looks to expand beyond the email daily deals business, Groupon has purchased online "flash-sale" retailer ideeli for

Groupon Buys Flash-Sale Site Ideeli for $43 Million

CHICAGO, United States — As it looks to expand beyond the email daily deals business, Groupon has purchased online "flash-sale" retailer ideeli for


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


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.


Bits & Bytes | ThePresent.co, Boxpark, Nomi

Bits & Bytes is a monthly showcase of noteworthy digital innovations in the retail space, courtesy of research consultancy GDR Creative Intelligence.

Bits & Bytes | ThePresent.co, Boxpark, Nomi

Bits & Bytes is a monthly showcase of noteworthy digital innovations in the retail space, courtesy of research consultancy GDR Creative Intelligence.


BoF Exclusive | Dazed Scales Back Print to Six Issues Per Year, Expands on Web

Today, BoF can exclusively report that Dazed & Confused, one of fashion's most respected youth-focused magazines, will reduce the frequency of its print publication to 6 times per year as it continues to expand its audience online.

BoF Exclusive | Dazed Scales Back Print to Six Issues Per Year, Expands on Web

Today, BoF can exclusively report that Dazed & Confused, one of fashion's most respected youth-focused magazines, will reduce the frequency of its print publication to 6 times per year as it continues to expand its audience online.


Goldman to Provide $120 Million Pre-IPO Loan to China Warehouse Firm

HONG KONG, China — Goldman Sachs has agreed to provide a $120 million pre-IPO loan to Shanghai-based warehouse developer e-Shang, co-founded by U.S.

Goldman to Provide $120 Million Pre-IPO Loan to China Warehouse Firm

HONG KONG, China — Goldman Sachs has agreed to provide a $120 million pre-IPO loan to Shanghai-based warehouse developer e-Shang, co-founded by U.S.


Japan Passes US as Top App Spender on Smartphone Penetration

TOKYO, Japan — Japan surpassed the U.S. as the top-grossing market for apps in October as use of smartphones surged and wireless carriers started

Japan Passes US as Top App Spender on Smartphone Penetration

TOKYO, Japan — Japan surpassed the U.S. as the top-grossing market for apps in October as use of smartphones surged and wireless carriers started


EBay CEO John Donahoe Calls Product Delivery by Drones a Fantasy

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — EBay Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Donahoe called the delivery of products by drones — a project that rival

EBay CEO John Donahoe Calls Product Delivery by Drones a Fantasy

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — EBay Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Donahoe called the delivery of products by drones — a project that rival


Amazon Testing Drone Delivery Service

Chief executive Jeff Bezos unveiled the plan on CBS’s “60 Minutes” news programme, showing interviewer Charlie Rose the flying machines that can be used as delivery vehicles.

Amazon Testing Drone Delivery Service

Chief executive Jeff Bezos unveiled the plan on CBS’s “60 Minutes” news programme, showing interviewer Charlie Rose the flying machines that can be used as delivery vehicles.


A Personal Stylist for Every Shopper

London-based start-up Thread, which has attracted a number of influential investors, advisors and retail partners, is building a scalable personal styling service with an ingenious blend of human stylists and intelligent algorithms.

A Personal Stylist for Every Shopper

London-based start-up Thread, which has attracted a number of influential investors, advisors and retail partners, is building a scalable personal styling service with an ingenious blend of human stylists and intelligent algorithms.