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

Fossil Soars as Wearables, E-Commerce Fuels Sales

Sales of wearable devices nearly doubled last year to more than $300 million and now account for 14 percent of Fossil's watch revenue.

Fossil Soars as Wearables, E-Commerce Fuels Sales

Sales of wearable devices nearly doubled last year to more than $300 million and now account for 14 percent of Fossil's watch revenue.


Bits & Bytes | Echo Look Partners With Vogue and GQ, Can an App Launch Fashion's #MeToo?

This week, Amazon's Echo Look will partner with Condé Nast publications to give out fashion advice, while Humans of Fashion will launch an app to provide the industry with a support network.

Bits & Bytes | Echo Look Partners With Vogue and GQ, Can an App Launch Fashion's #MeToo?

This week, Amazon's Echo Look will partner with Condé Nast publications to give out fashion advice, while Humans of Fashion will launch an app to provide the industry with a support network.


Bits & Bytes | Intel Launches Smart Glasses, AI Retail Spending to Reach $7 Billion

This week, Intel makes its first foray into wearables, while retailers are set to spend over $7.3 billion on AI by 2022.

Bits & Bytes | Intel Launches Smart Glasses, AI Retail Spending to Reach $7 Billion

This week, Intel makes its first foray into wearables, while retailers are set to spend over $7.3 billion on AI by 2022.


Walmart's Tech Incubator Buys VR Startup Spatialand

Spatialand, which worked with Walmart's incubator Store No 8 on project last year, is a software platform that helps create virtual reality experiences.

Walmart's Tech Incubator Buys VR Startup Spatialand

Spatialand, which worked with Walmart's incubator Store No 8 on project last year, is a software platform that helps create virtual reality experiences.


On Road to Autumn IPO, Farfetch Inks Middle East Deal

The fashion ‘unicorn’ has entered into a joint venture with Chalhoub Group ahead of a $5 billion IPO that is set for September 2018, according to sources close to the deal.

On Road to Autumn IPO, Farfetch Inks Middle East Deal

The fashion ‘unicorn’ has entered into a joint venture with Chalhoub Group ahead of a $5 billion IPO that is set for September 2018, according to sources close to the deal.


Bits & Bytes | Nike's Algorithm-Designed Sneaker, Amazon Raises Seller Fees

This week, Nike uses algorithms to design its Epic React Flyknit trainer, while Amazon raises fees for third-party apparel sellers.

Bits & Bytes | Nike's Algorithm-Designed Sneaker, Amazon Raises Seller Fees

This week, Nike uses algorithms to design its Epic React Flyknit trainer, while Amazon raises fees for third-party apparel sellers.


Could Richemont's Yoox Net-a-Porter Offer Spark a Bidding War?

The Swiss luxury conglomerate's surprise offer of €2.7 billion for full control of Yoox Net-a-Porter has put the e-tail giant in play.

Could Richemont's Yoox Net-a-Porter Offer Spark a Bidding War?

The Swiss luxury conglomerate's surprise offer of €2.7 billion for full control of Yoox Net-a-Porter has put the e-tail giant in play.


Bits & Bytes | Inside Amazon Go, Start-Up Finery's $5 Million Funding

This week, Amazon opens a convenience store of the future, while wardrobe start-up Finery generates $5 million seed funding from Farfetch and C Ventures.

Bits & Bytes | Inside Amazon Go, Start-Up Finery's $5 Million Funding

This week, Amazon opens a convenience store of the future, while wardrobe start-up Finery generates $5 million seed funding from Farfetch and C Ventures.


5 Technologies Transforming Retail in 2018

From artificial intelligence to blockchain, five important innovations can help fashion businesses make their processes more efficient, enhance user experience and offer an improved overall customer value proposition.

5 Technologies Transforming Retail in 2018

From artificial intelligence to blockchain, five important innovations can help fashion businesses make their processes more efficient, enhance user experience and offer an improved overall customer value proposition.


De Beers Turns to Blockchain to Guarantee Diamond Purity

The jeweller aims to launch the first industry-wide blockchain this year to track gems each time they change hands starting from the moment they are dug from the ground.

De Beers Turns to Blockchain to Guarantee Diamond Purity

The jeweller aims to launch the first industry-wide blockchain this year to track gems each time they change hands starting from the moment they are dug from the ground.


Bits & Bytes | Digital-Only Magazine Covers, Fashion and Wearables

This week, digital magazine covers are bringing media brands into the new age, while fashion's love affair with wearables may be over.

Bits & Bytes | Digital-Only Magazine Covers, Fashion and Wearables

This week, digital magazine covers are bringing media brands into the new age, while fashion's love affair with wearables may be over.


Bits & Bytes | Amazon’s Smart Mirror Patent, The Face Mask of the Future

This week, Amazon wants to build a fitting room for the e-commerce experience, while beauty-tech company Foreo reimagines the Korean sheet-mask craze with a handheld device called the UFO.

Bits & Bytes | Amazon’s Smart Mirror Patent, The Face Mask of the Future

This week, Amazon wants to build a fitting room for the e-commerce experience, while beauty-tech company Foreo reimagines the Korean sheet-mask craze with a handheld device called the UFO.