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Bits & Bytes | Instagram Boosts Watch Sales, Amazon's Private Label Accessories

This week, Instagram turbocharges the vintage watch market, and Amazon launches 'The Fix.'

Bits & Bytes | Instagram Boosts Watch Sales, Amazon's Private Label Accessories

This week, Instagram turbocharges the vintage watch market, and Amazon launches 'The Fix.'


Overwhelming Demand Stalls Amazon's Prime Now Singapore Launch

The e-commerce giant's quick delivery service in Singapore — which launched Thursday — has been overwhelmed by demand, preventing it from taking on fresh orders.

Overwhelming Demand Stalls Amazon's Prime Now Singapore Launch

The e-commerce giant's quick delivery service in Singapore — which launched Thursday — has been overwhelmed by demand, preventing it from taking on fresh orders.


How an Amazon PayPal Clone Could Threaten Other Payment Services

Amazon has hinted that it may be moving in this direction, as it promotes its branded checkout button on merchant websites and offers Prime members rewards when they use a debit card to reload gift cards.

How an Amazon PayPal Clone Could Threaten Other Payment Services

Amazon has hinted that it may be moving in this direction, as it promotes its branded checkout button on merchant websites and offers Prime members rewards when they use a debit card to reload gift cards.


Bits & Bytes | Intel Shuts Down Wearables Unit, Robots Conquer Resale Industry

This week, Intel eliminates its wearables group to focus on VR, and how bots are defeating real customers in the resale industry.

Bits & Bytes | Intel Shuts Down Wearables Unit, Robots Conquer Resale Industry

This week, Intel eliminates its wearables group to focus on VR, and how bots are defeating real customers in the resale industry.


Report: Amazon Bids for Indian Payments App FreeCharge

Amazon is trying to buttress its digital payments operations as it takes on local rivals including Paytm and Flipkart.

Report: Amazon Bids for Indian Payments App FreeCharge

Amazon is trying to buttress its digital payments operations as it takes on local rivals including Paytm and Flipkart.


Bits & Bytes | Stitch Fix's Design Algorithms, the Future of the Smartwatch

This week, Stitch Fix algorithms are dictating design decisions, and how smartwatch bands could be the future of wearable tech.

Bits & Bytes | Stitch Fix's Design Algorithms, the Future of the Smartwatch

This week, Stitch Fix algorithms are dictating design decisions, and how smartwatch bands could be the future of wearable tech.


Bits & Bytes | Adidas Launches Lifestyle App, Amazon Leads 'Try Before You Buy' Trend

This week, why the Adidas 'All Day' App is more than just a fitness tracker, while Amazon leads the pack in a new online shopping trend.

Bits & Bytes | Adidas Launches Lifestyle App, Amazon Leads 'Try Before You Buy' Trend

This week, why the Adidas 'All Day' App is more than just a fitness tracker, while Amazon leads the pack in a new online shopping trend.


BoF Exclusive | Louis Vuitton Launches Smartwatch

Louis Vuitton is the latest luxury brand to jump on the wearable tech bandwagon with the launch of its first smartwatch. Will it work?

BoF Exclusive | Louis Vuitton Launches Smartwatch

Louis Vuitton is the latest luxury brand to jump on the wearable tech bandwagon with the launch of its first smartwatch. Will it work?


News Bites | Bally x Swizz Beatz, Fashion Tech Lab's Stellar Advisory Board

In today's News Bites, why Bally has collaborated with Swizz Beats, while Miroslava Duma has appointed Diego Della Valle, Alexandre Arnault and Gabriela Hearst to the Fashion Tech Lab advisory board.

News Bites | Bally x Swizz Beatz, Fashion Tech Lab's Stellar Advisory Board

In today's News Bites, why Bally has collaborated with Swizz Beats, while Miroslava Duma has appointed Diego Della Valle, Alexandre Arnault and Gabriela Hearst to the Fashion Tech Lab advisory board.


Bits & Bytes | Fashion Brands Abandon Snapchat, Factories of the Future

This week, Snapchat loses out as fashion turns to Instagram Stories, and how 3D printing will power the factories of the future.

Bits & Bytes | Fashion Brands Abandon Snapchat, Factories of the Future

This week, Snapchat loses out as fashion turns to Instagram Stories, and how 3D printing will power the factories of the future.


Why the Nike-Amazon Deal May Hurt Sportswear Retailers

The sporting goods market is already in deep trouble, with several retailers already filing for bankruptcy, and Nike's deal could push existing retailers to shut more stores, analysts say.

Why the Nike-Amazon Deal May Hurt Sportswear Retailers

The sporting goods market is already in deep trouble, with several retailers already filing for bankruptcy, and Nike's deal could push existing retailers to shut more stores, analysts say.


News Bites | Yoox Net-a-Porter's New Tech Hub, Joe Zee Exits Yahoo Amidst Layoffs

In today's News Bites, Yoox Net-a-Porter's plans for its new 70,000 square-foot “tech hub” in west London, while the Yahoo Style editor-in-chief Joe Zee bids the website goodbye on Facebook.

News Bites | Yoox Net-a-Porter's New Tech Hub, Joe Zee Exits Yahoo Amidst Layoffs

In today's News Bites, Yoox Net-a-Porter's plans for its new 70,000 square-foot “tech hub” in west London, while the Yahoo Style editor-in-chief Joe Zee bids the website goodbye on Facebook.