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Analysis and advice on how technology is disrupting fashion and creating new opportunities.

How the Pandemic Boosted 'Buy Now Pay Later'

Consumers have flocked to services that allow them to pay for their online orders over a period of weeks, months or even years. Brands hope these plans will encourage customers to spend more — but a looming recession could test the business model.

How the Pandemic Boosted 'Buy Now Pay Later'

Consumers have flocked to services that allow them to pay for their online orders over a period of weeks, months or even years. Brands hope these plans will encourage customers to spend more — but a looming recession could test the business model.


Combative TikTok Founder Races to Save App Before Trump Ban

Any deal would face enormous risks because time is running short.

Combative TikTok Founder Races to Save App Before Trump Ban

Any deal would face enormous risks because time is running short.


How Shopify Conquered Fashion

The Canadian e-commerce platform is emerging as one of the pandemic's big winners. How will the company that made it possible for any brand to set up an online store use its newfound clout?

How Shopify Conquered Fashion

The Canadian e-commerce platform is emerging as one of the pandemic's big winners. How will the company that made it possible for any brand to set up an online store use its newfound clout?


At CLO Virtual Fashion, Digitising the Design Process to Drive Transformation

The 3D fashion design software company counts Adidas, Inditex and Hugo Boss among their clientele, and considers its technology as a change agent, driving forward industry transformation and a sustainable design process.

At CLO Virtual Fashion, Digitising the Design Process to Drive Transformation

The 3D fashion design software company counts Adidas, Inditex and Hugo Boss among their clientele, and considers its technology as a change agent, driving forward industry transformation and a sustainable design process.


Stitch Fix to Lay Off About 1,400 Employees in California

The online retailer known for its personal shopping services will cut stylists and rehire them in lower-cost states, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. 

Stitch Fix to Lay Off About 1,400 Employees in California

The online retailer known for its personal shopping services will cut stylists and rehire them in lower-cost states, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. 


Alibaba Extends Its Reach in China as Coronavirus Outbreak Opens Doors

The company is advertising for over 100,000 jobs and offering billions of dollars in loans to small and mid-sized enterprises.

Alibaba Extends Its Reach in China as Coronavirus Outbreak Opens Doors

The company is advertising for over 100,000 jobs and offering billions of dollars in loans to small and mid-sized enterprises.


JD.Com Beats Revenue Estimates on Lockdown Boost

Total net revenue rose 20.7 percent to 146.21 billion yuan ($20.59 billion) in the first quarter ended March 31.

JD.Com Beats Revenue Estimates on Lockdown Boost

Total net revenue rose 20.7 percent to 146.21 billion yuan ($20.59 billion) in the first quarter ended March 31.


French Court Backs Workers in Amazon Dispute over Virus Safety Measures

The spat has accentuated losses for some French businesses that were still managing to sell and ship through Amazon.

French Court Backs Workers in Amazon Dispute over Virus Safety Measures

The spat has accentuated losses for some French businesses that were still managing to sell and ship through Amazon.


French Court to Rule on Amazon Union Spat as Vendors Struggle

With most retailers closed in France, e-commerce has become a lifeline for many small firms.

French Court to Rule on Amazon Union Spat as Vendors Struggle

With most retailers closed in France, e-commerce has become a lifeline for many small firms.


Can Fashion Cash In on the Animal Crossing Craze?

The Nintendo Switch game, released in late March, has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts waiting out the coronavirus pandemic. But it presents no clear way for fashion to monetise its popularity just yet.

Can Fashion Cash In on the Animal Crossing Craze?

The Nintendo Switch game, released in late March, has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts waiting out the coronavirus pandemic. But it presents no clear way for fashion to monetise its popularity just yet.


Fashion’s Key Takeaways from Mary Meeker’s Coronavirus Trends Report

In her influential annual forecast, the analyst turned venture capitalist predicts that many of the technologies companies have used to weather the coronavirus pandemic will have staying power.

Fashion’s Key Takeaways from Mary Meeker’s Coronavirus Trends Report

In her influential annual forecast, the analyst turned venture capitalist predicts that many of the technologies companies have used to weather the coronavirus pandemic will have staying power.


Amazon France CEO Hopes to Reopen Warehouses 'Very Quickly'

The company closed six French warehouses after a fallout with its workers over safety measures during the coronavirus outbreak.

Amazon France CEO Hopes to Reopen Warehouses 'Very Quickly'

The company closed six French warehouses after a fallout with its workers over safety measures during the coronavirus outbreak.