Samsung Ordered to Pay Swatch $11.6 Million Over Copied Smartwatch Apps
The Swiss watchmaker initially sought about $170 million from the Korean technology giant for failing to prevent apps that mimicked its luxury brands on its smartwatch displays.
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Robots Behind Drive to Raise Output 50 Percent at Japan's New Factory
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. has lofty goals for its first new domestic plant in 37 years: a 50 percent increase in output with a decline in production costs.
Robots Behind Drive to Raise Output 50 Percent at Japan's New Factory
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. has lofty goals for its first new domestic plant in 37 years: a 50 percent increase in output with a decline in production costs.
Bits & Bytes | Nasty Gal and Birchbox Cut Staff, E-Commerce Goes Offline, Snapchat Scramble
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Nasty Gal and Birchbox Cut Staff, E-Commerce Goes Offline, Snapchat Scramble
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Jawbone Raises $165M, Watches on Instagram, Launchmetrics Platform
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Jawbone Raises $165M, Watches on Instagram, Launchmetrics Platform
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
What Davos Means for Fashion
At the 2016 World Economic Forum, leaders discussed turmoil in global markets and the impact of ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ on business sectors, including fashion.
What Davos Means for Fashion
At the 2016 World Economic Forum, leaders discussed turmoil in global markets and the impact of ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ on business sectors, including fashion.
Italian Police Shut Down Fake Prada Website
Italian police said on Friday they had shut down a website selling fake products carrying the Prada label.
Italian Police Shut Down Fake Prada Website
Italian police said on Friday they had shut down a website selling fake products carrying the Prada label.
Amazon Steps up Recruitment as It Expands in Europe
Amazon plans to create several thousand jobs in Europe in 2016, more than 2,500 of which will be in Britain, stepping up its expansion in the region, it said on Friday.
Amazon Steps up Recruitment as It Expands in Europe
Amazon plans to create several thousand jobs in Europe in 2016, more than 2,500 of which will be in Britain, stepping up its expansion in the region, it said on Friday.
Bits & Bytes | Smarter Smartwatches, Alibaba Bets $1bn, Start-Up Capital
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Smarter Smartwatches, Alibaba Bets $1bn, Start-Up Capital
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Rocket Internet Fund Gives Start-ups Edge as Capital Dries Up
German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet has attracted $420 million to a new fund it hopes will speed up and simplify capital raising for its start-ups, potentially giving them an edge as investors become more cautious.
Rocket Internet Fund Gives Start-ups Edge as Capital Dries Up
German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet has attracted $420 million to a new fund it hopes will speed up and simplify capital raising for its start-ups, potentially giving them an edge as investors become more cautious.
Amazon Veers Into Labour Law Fight Zone for Hurried Deliveries
Amazon.com Inc.’s Uber-esque foray into ultra-fast delivery has landed it in court with drivers claiming they’re being exploited.
Amazon Veers Into Labour Law Fight Zone for Hurried Deliveries
Amazon.com Inc.’s Uber-esque foray into ultra-fast delivery has landed it in court with drivers claiming they’re being exploited.
Bits & Bytes | Rocket Internet Loses Managers, Smart Fabrics, Zappos Exodus
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Rocket Internet Loses Managers, Smart Fabrics, Zappos Exodus
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Amazon Faces US Government Fine for Failing to Report Injuries
Amazon.com Inc. failed to report at least 26 work-related illnesses and injuries in a New Jersey warehouse last year, the latest indication that low-wage employees often bear the pain of the speedy, convenient delivery of goods.
Amazon Faces US Government Fine for Failing to Report Injuries
Amazon.com Inc. failed to report at least 26 work-related illnesses and injuries in a New Jersey warehouse last year, the latest indication that low-wage employees often bear the pain of the speedy, convenient delivery of goods.
Rocket Internet Faces New Setback with Loss of Senior Managers
Germany's Rocket Internet is losing two senior managers in the latest setback for a company that a year ago was considered one of Europe's best hopes for competing with global tech giants.
Rocket Internet Faces New Setback with Loss of Senior Managers
Germany's Rocket Internet is losing two senior managers in the latest setback for a company that a year ago was considered one of Europe's best hopes for competing with global tech giants.
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Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
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.
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.