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.
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Alibaba Leads Chinese Internet Selloff Approaching $260 Billion
The move comes after Beijing issued regulations designed to curb the growing influence of internet-sector leaders.
Alibaba Leads Chinese Internet Selloff Approaching $260 Billion
The move comes after Beijing issued regulations designed to curb the growing influence of internet-sector leaders.
EU Charges Amazon With Distorting Online Retail Competition
The European Commission has been investigating the e-commerce giant since July last year following complaints from traders about the company's practices.
EU Charges Amazon With Distorting Online Retail Competition
The European Commission has been investigating the e-commerce giant since July last year following complaints from traders about the company's practices.
Zozo Says New Body-Measuring Suit Overcomes Flaws of Original
The original bodysuit received massive interest from the fashion industry but failed to drive sales.
Zozo Says New Body-Measuring Suit Overcomes Flaws of Original
The original bodysuit received massive interest from the fashion industry but failed to drive sales.
Shopify Posts Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results
Revenue nearly doubled to $767.4 million, while adjusted earnings were $1.13 per share, more than twice analysts’ estimates of 52 cents.
Shopify Posts Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results
Revenue nearly doubled to $767.4 million, while adjusted earnings were $1.13 per share, more than twice analysts’ estimates of 52 cents.
Are Brands Ready to Advertise on Social Media Again?
This week, everyone will be talking about Facebook and Pinterest earnings and the prospect of more lockdowns. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Are Brands Ready to Advertise on Social Media Again?
This week, everyone will be talking about Facebook and Pinterest earnings and the prospect of more lockdowns. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Zalando Secures Deal To Buy Body Scanning Start-Up
The app includes a virtual dressing room to help buyers easily judge whether a garment will be the right size for them.
Zalando Secures Deal To Buy Body Scanning Start-Up
The app includes a virtual dressing room to help buyers easily judge whether a garment will be the right size for them.
5 Tech Tools That Should Be on Every Fashion Executive’s Radar
From dark stores to live shopping, BoF outlines the essential innovations every brand should consider in the pandemic-era retail landscape.
5 Tech Tools That Should Be on Every Fashion Executive’s Radar
From dark stores to live shopping, BoF outlines the essential innovations every brand should consider in the pandemic-era retail landscape.
At JOOR, Creating a Holistic Digital Ecosystem for Wholesale
With an average monthly GMV of $1.5 billion, JOOR is the world’s largest wholesale platform. Now, as the industry adapts to digital solutions to physical events at an accelerated rate, the platform shares its data-driven solutions for the future of wholesale.
At JOOR, Creating a Holistic Digital Ecosystem for Wholesale
With an average monthly GMV of $1.5 billion, JOOR is the world’s largest wholesale platform. Now, as the industry adapts to digital solutions to physical events at an accelerated rate, the platform shares its data-driven solutions for the future of wholesale.
As TikTok’s Fate Remains Uncertain, Fashion and Beauty Brands Must Rethink Their Marketing Strategies
What comes next is anyone’s guess — but companies that rely on the short-form video app should be prepared for disruption.
As TikTok’s Fate Remains Uncertain, Fashion and Beauty Brands Must Rethink Their Marketing Strategies
What comes next is anyone’s guess — but companies that rely on the short-form video app should be prepared for disruption.
TikTok Removes 104 Million Videos for Violating Guidelines
The social media giant started fact-checking in the first half of the year to verify content related to the coronavirus and elections.
TikTok Removes 104 Million Videos for Violating Guidelines
The social media giant started fact-checking in the first half of the year to verify content related to the coronavirus and elections.
At Tulip, Analysing Omnichannel Data to Transform the Shopping Experience
The mobile retail technology solutions firm digitises the in-person retail experience, enabling data to be shared across a business, creating insights that equip retailers with the tools to respond to evolving consumer behaviours.
At Tulip, Analysing Omnichannel Data to Transform the Shopping Experience
The mobile retail technology solutions firm digitises the in-person retail experience, enabling data to be shared across a business, creating insights that equip retailers with the tools to respond to evolving consumer behaviours.
TikTok Owner Seeking $60 Billion Valuation in US Deal
Oracle and Walmart have rights to buy 12.5 percent and 7.5 percent respectively of a newly established TikTok Global.
TikTok Owner Seeking $60 Billion Valuation in US Deal
Oracle and Walmart have rights to buy 12.5 percent and 7.5 percent respectively of a newly established TikTok Global.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Exclusive: Vêtir Valued at $150 Million in New Funding Round
The AI-powered styling and shopping app raised a $5.5 million Series A as it looks to expand.
Amazon Brings AI Update to Its Shopping Search Bar
The tool generates product comparisons or suggestions and will appear by default starting this week for US-based users.
Allbirds Sinks as 582% AI Surge Comes to Screeching Halt
Shares of the firm, which announced plans to rebrand itself as NewBird AI, sank as much as 31 percent on Thursday.
Allbirds Soars 461% After Sneaker Firm Rebrands as AI Stock
The struggling sneaker company has announced a pivot to AI computing infrastructure, immediately sending its stock soaring.