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Analysis and advice on how technology is disrupting fashion and creating new opportunities.
How the Trampery is Adapting the Tech Sector’s Shared Workspace Formula For Fashion
As the Trampery, a shared workspace enterprise, opens its third location in the northeast London neighbourhood of London Fields, BoF spoke with founder Charles Armstrong and operations manager Ben Pickering to learn how the new hub aims to galvanise one of Europe’s most fertile fashion frontiers: Hackney.
How the Trampery is Adapting the Tech Sector’s Shared Workspace Formula For Fashion
As the Trampery, a shared workspace enterprise, opens its third location in the northeast London neighbourhood of London Fields, BoF spoke with founder Charles Armstrong and operations manager Ben Pickering to learn how the new hub aims to galvanise one of Europe’s most fertile fashion frontiers: Hackney.
VFiles to Stage ‘User-Generated’ Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week
BoF can exclusively report that fashion site VFiles is set to stage a user-generated fashion show at New York Fashion Week, featuring three designers from their online community: Ammerman Schlösberg, Maria ke Fisherman and Sam Mc.
VFiles to Stage ‘User-Generated’ Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week
BoF can exclusively report that fashion site VFiles is set to stage a user-generated fashion show at New York Fashion Week, featuring three designers from their online community: Ammerman Schlösberg, Maria ke Fisherman and Sam Mc.
Alibaba Duels With Tencent for Dominance in China Online Market
BEIJING, China — Two of China's richest men are intensifying their rivalry over the world's biggest Internet market.
Alibaba Duels With Tencent for Dominance in China Online Market
BEIJING, China — Two of China's richest men are intensifying their rivalry over the world's biggest Internet market.
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
Facebook Mobile Ad Success Shows Model to Twitter, Snapchat
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Facebook Inc.'s success in mobile advertising, which is making it a stronger rival to Google Inc., is also providing a
Facebook Mobile Ad Success Shows Model to Twitter, Snapchat
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Facebook Inc.'s success in mobile advertising, which is making it a stronger rival to Google Inc., is also providing a
Wool and the Gang Raises $2.8 Million, Aims to ‘Reboot Home Manufacturing’
Today, BoF can report that knitwear brand Wool and the Gang has raised a $2.8 million round of funding led by Index Ventures and Wellington Partners.
Wool and the Gang Raises $2.8 Million, Aims to ‘Reboot Home Manufacturing’
Today, BoF can report that knitwear brand Wool and the Gang has raised a $2.8 million round of funding led by Index Ventures and Wellington Partners.
Bits & Bytes | Rank & Style, The Hunt, Stuffster
Bits & Bytes is a monthly showcase of noteworthy digital innovations in the retail space, courtesy of research consultancy GDR Creative Intelligence.
Bits & Bytes | Rank & Style, The Hunt, Stuffster
Bits & Bytes is a monthly showcase of noteworthy digital innovations in the retail space, courtesy of research consultancy GDR Creative Intelligence.
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.
Rocket Internet Founder Aims to Triple Portfolio in 5 Years
FRANKFURT, Germany — Rocket Internet, the venture capital company behind online brands such as retailer Zalando, says investors' growing interest in
Rocket Internet Founder Aims to Triple Portfolio in 5 Years
FRANKFURT, Germany — Rocket Internet, the venture capital company behind online brands such as retailer Zalando, says investors' growing interest in
The Robot Ballet Powering Fulfilment for Fast-Growing Fashion Start-ups
In the third of a series of articles on the current state of fashion e-commerce, sponsored by Magento, BoF visits Quiet Logistics, the company whose combination of Kiva Systems robots and human touch powers fulfilment for fast-growing fashion e-tailers, including Nasty Gal, Bonobos and The Fancy.
The Robot Ballet Powering Fulfilment for Fast-Growing Fashion Start-ups
In the third of a series of articles on the current state of fashion e-commerce, sponsored by Magento, BoF visits Quiet Logistics, the company whose combination of Kiva Systems robots and human touch powers fulfilment for fast-growing fashion e-tailers, including Nasty Gal, Bonobos and The Fancy.
China's Alibaba on Hunt for Acquisitions After IPO
SHANGHAI, China — China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's will use proceeds from its potential IPO to fund acquisitions, media reported
China's Alibaba on Hunt for Acquisitions After IPO
SHANGHAI, China — China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's will use proceeds from its potential IPO to fund acquisitions, media reported
Owner of Japan's Largest Online Fashion Channel to Launch Mobile-Social Play
In response to market pressures, Start Today, which operates Japan's largest fashion e-commerce portal, Zozotown, is set to launch a major 'mobile first' social commerce app, called Wear. JapanConsuming reports.
Owner of Japan's Largest Online Fashion Channel to Launch Mobile-Social Play
In response to market pressures, Start Today, which operates Japan's largest fashion e-commerce portal, Zozotown, is set to launch a major 'mobile first' social commerce app, called Wear. JapanConsuming reports.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.