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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Yahoo Japan and Line Messaging App to Merge
Yahoo Japan, otherwise known as Z Holdings, and Naver, which owns Line, are in the final stage of negotiations toward their units' integration.
Yahoo Japan and Line Messaging App to Merge
Yahoo Japan, otherwise known as Z Holdings, and Naver, which owns Line, are in the final stage of negotiations toward their units' integration.
Japan's Fast Retailing Partners With Two Robotic Startups
Asia's biggest fashion retailer is investing millions in automation technology to improve shipping processes at their global warehouses.
Japan's Fast Retailing Partners With Two Robotic Startups
Asia's biggest fashion retailer is investing millions in automation technology to improve shipping processes at their global warehouses.
The Dark Side of Depop
Millions of teenagers buy and sell clothes on Depop. A BoF investigation has found that many users are also being flooded with requests for nude photos and other inappropriate messages.
The Dark Side of Depop
Millions of teenagers buy and sell clothes on Depop. A BoF investigation has found that many users are also being flooded with requests for nude photos and other inappropriate messages.
Adidas to Close German and US Robot Factories
The German sportswear company will shut down production at two Speedfactories in Ansbach and Atlanta by April 2020, with plans to shift the technology to their suppliers in Asia.
Adidas to Close German and US Robot Factories
The German sportswear company will shut down production at two Speedfactories in Ansbach and Atlanta by April 2020, with plans to shift the technology to their suppliers in Asia.
How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World
This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World
This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
Hiding ‘Likes’ Is Good for the Influencer Economy
The anticipated change to the way Instagram displays engagement could drive positive outcomes for influencers, followers and marketers, argues Amy Odell.
Hiding ‘Likes’ Is Good for the Influencer Economy
The anticipated change to the way Instagram displays engagement could drive positive outcomes for influencers, followers and marketers, argues Amy Odell.
WhatsApp Courts E-Commerce with New Catalogue Feature
The messaging app — acquired by Facebook in 2014 — has launched a catalogue feature that allows WhatsApp Business users to display a 'mobile storefront' showcasing their products.
WhatsApp Courts E-Commerce with New Catalogue Feature
The messaging app — acquired by Facebook in 2014 — has launched a catalogue feature that allows WhatsApp Business users to display a 'mobile storefront' showcasing their products.
TikTok Gets a National Security Review
US lawmakers have been calling for a national security review in recent weeks, referring to TikTok as a 'potential counterintelligence threat we cannot ignore.'
TikTok Gets a National Security Review
US lawmakers have been calling for a national security review in recent weeks, referring to TikTok as a 'potential counterintelligence threat we cannot ignore.'
Shopify Loss Widens on Increased Spending
Even with quarterly revenue growth at 45 percent, the third quarter was the slowest in Shopify’s four years as a public company.
Shopify Loss Widens on Increased Spending
Even with quarterly revenue growth at 45 percent, the third quarter was the slowest in Shopify’s four years as a public company.
Visa, Mastercard and Amex Develop Remedy for Abandoned Online Purchases
Financial service giants have banded together to create a one-click checkout option that competes with PayPal and Apple Pay and counts Saks Fifth Avenue among its early adopters.
Visa, Mastercard and Amex Develop Remedy for Abandoned Online Purchases
Financial service giants have banded together to create a one-click checkout option that competes with PayPal and Apple Pay and counts Saks Fifth Avenue among its early adopters.
The Adaptive Fashion Opportunity
Adaptive clothing is a $350 billion opportunity the fashion industry has largely ignored — until now.
The Adaptive Fashion Opportunity
Adaptive clothing is a $350 billion opportunity the fashion industry has largely ignored — until now.
Investors Bet Big on Shopping App From Stitch Fix Alum
Julie Bornstein's mysterious new e-commerce platform wants to connect consumers with a personalised offering of brands. Will she succeed where others have failed?
Investors Bet Big on Shopping App From Stitch Fix Alum
Julie Bornstein's mysterious new e-commerce platform wants to connect consumers with a personalised offering of brands. Will she succeed where others have failed?
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.