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28/05/2018

NowThis Her

NowThis Her

Models with disabilities rocked the runway at this fashion show featuring clothes designed specifically for them (via NowThis Politics)

31/01/2018

What are the big retail trends for 2018?

Amazon Go concept store that opened in Seattle, where shoppers pay via an app that recognizes and charges them for the products in their basket.

Brands take note, we look at the trends poised to go big in the world of retail

31/01/2018

Michael Kors launches smartwatch-focused chatbot

Michael Kors launches smartwatch-focused chatbot

Michel Kors has launched a chatbot on Facebook Messenger and Google Assistant, designed to support its Access Sofie smartwatch for women.

29/01/2018

Zara launches tech-enabled pop-up ahead of new London flagship

Zara launches tech-enabled pop-up ahead of new London flagship

Zara is launching a tech-enabled pop-up store in London designed for click and collect purchases ahead of a new permanent flagship space.

29/01/2018

Ralph Lauren introduces heat-conducting smart jacket for USA Olympics team

Ralph Lauren introduces heat-conducting smart jacket for USA Olympics team

Ralph Lauren has launched a smart jacket that will allow the USA Olympics team to keep warm at this year’s Winter games, taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea.

10/11/2017

Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies

Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies

The footwear brand is opening the doors of its Mount Street store for creative partnerships and pop ups over the next year.

27/08/2017

Zac Posen prefers computers to catwalks these days

Posen thinks being able to create online fashion shows gives him more choices.

Zac Posen — who is at the heart of a new documentary — prefers computers to catwalks these days.

02/08/2017

How wannabe Instagram influencers use bots to appear popular - Digiday

Bots to boost Instagram engagement. Ageee or disagree?

Many small influencers and businesses are using automation software to generate likes and comments in order to attract advertisers.

02/08/2017

Blending fashion with tech: This app will scan your foot and make you a custom pair of high heels

Mass customisation is here and growing.

True Gault has patented a formula that uses 3-D measuring tools to capture the biomechanics of a foot, using an iPhone camera and an app.

05/07/2017

RKF Founder on the Future of U.S. Retailing

Where is retail today?

Robert K. Futterman shares his perspective on the shifting sands of the retail market.

16/06/2017

From Data to Ta-da! These 8 Creative Data Campaigns Brought the Magic

Whirlpool Care Counts brought tears.

Ronald Ng of DigitasLBi picks his favorites ahead of Cannes.

14/06/2017

Your Favorite Influencers Aren't Writing Their Own Content—These Women Are

"While ghostwriting is not new for product brands ... we are on the fence with ghostwriting for influencers. Isn't this their job, overall?" ... Secrets of Internet Influencers http://ow.ly/c0nG30czNjU

Ghostwriting for social media stars is the secret new Millennial It-career.

14/06/2017

The End of Style.com: Condé Nast Inks New Partnership with Farfetch

Saying goodbye...

BoF has learned that Condé Nast will refocus its e-commerce strategy via a new partnership with Farfetch. Style.com will cease operations, effective immediately.

23/05/2017

17 Online Marketing Influencers To Keep Your Eyes On In 2017

17 Online Marketing Influencers To Keep Your Eyes On In 2017 http://ow.ly/esK030bZ4DG

While many marketing campaigns flop daily, some others get great results too. But who are the guys behind these successful online marketing...

20/05/2017

Why researching online, shopping offline is the new norm

"...branded websites and consumer opinions posted online rank as the second- and third-most trusted sources of information ... just behind recommendations from family and friends."

More than 65% of consumers conduct online product research before stepping foot in a store, amplifying the need for retailers to optimize digital experiences.

19/05/2017

Women Shave Because of Marketers: How the Industry Created Demand for Women's Razors

Women Shave Because of Marketers: How the Industry Created Demand for Women's Razors http://ow.ly/DBNV30bSXqB

The women's shaving industry was started from scratch by marketers and advertisers. Learn about the history of pink razors and more in this timeline.

13/05/2017

Here Are 9 Interesting Digital Marketing Stats From This Week

Here Are 9 Interesting Digital Marketing Stats From This Week

Check out Mother's Day video numbers, new social data and a rising retail star.

11/05/2017

As Department Stores Close, Stitch Fix Expands Online

Do you Stitch Fix?

The start-up had $730 million in sales last year and raised just $42 million, a relatively modest sum for a high-flying Silicon Valley start-up.

10/05/2017

46 Celebrities Swept up in the Instagram Endorsement Scandal

It's getting real for celebs.

The Federal Trade Commission is actively taking steps to root out stealth marketing campaigns on social media. As WWD reports, the FTC recently sent 90 “warning” letters to at least 46 celebrities citing Instagram posts in which the “material connection” between the celebrity and the marketer isn’t…

07/05/2017

How Swarovski keeps up with digital innovation - Essential Retail

How Swarovski keeps up with digital innovation - Essential Retail

Swarovski's retail innovation team keeps abreast with new technologies with its fail fast prototypes it deploys across the business.

07/05/2017

Four digital commerce lessons from fashion retailer Bonobos

Leverage Customer Service as an opportunity for customer experience.

Bonobos isn't just any menswear retailer; it's a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand that's now on Walmart's radar for a potential $300m acquisition thanks to its savvy digital commerce tactics.

20/04/2017

The 4 Most Important Things Facebook Just Announced

The 4 Most Important Things Facebook Just Announced

The social network just unveiled its vision of the future

11/04/2017

OkayAfrica

OkayAfrica

Some black excellence for your Monday. ✨

15/03/2017

Ted Baker's global campaign debuts 360-degree shoppable film

V-commerce anyone?!

For months now, Ted Baker has been teasing its Instagram following with clips offering glimpses of a soap-opera style sitcom, "Keeping up with the Bakers.". From Campaign US

10/03/2017

The Future of Shopping Is More Discrimination

How about a retail data implant?! http://ow.ly/K7hk309LSY4

For you, a very special price indeed.

10/03/2017

Facebook quietly announces its intention to shake up digital marketing

Facebook to shake up the digital world. http://ow.ly/Gpbr309Llrv

I won’t blame you for not being an avid reader of Facebook’s ‘Measurement FYI’ blog, nor for not paying much attention to its latest update simply...

03/03/2017

New merchandising installation for Zara flagship - Retail Design World

New merchandising installation for Zara flagship - Retail Design World http://ow.ly/UJ7p309yAD2

28/02/2017

Natalie Massenet Joins Farfetch as Co-Chairman

This e-commerce brand just a golden ticket.

Nearly a year and a half after her departure from Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet has confirmed she is joining fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch as co-chairman.

26/02/2017

12 African American Photographers You Should Follow Right Now

12 African American Photographers You Should Follow Right Now

Artists and editors nominated under-the-radar, exciting black photographers

26/02/2017

Travel updates: Wales, London and France

Therm-ic, a French company based at the foot of the Alps in Voiron, unveiled the new “X-socks” ... power socks to keep you warm, by mobile control . http://ow.ly/EI0o309mIfQ

A unique pop-up hotel; UK hotels poor in food hygiene; phone-controlled heated socks

10/02/2017

The Costume Society

Absolutely stunning!!!

Whether or not you can get to Pittsburgh to see this exhibition, check out the news and images here. The incredible Iris Van Herpen's exhibition begins a tour of the US http://cmoa.org/exhibition/iris-van-herpen/

10/02/2017

Highsnobiety

Highsnobiety

The final countdown.

08/02/2017

The Business of Fashion

The Business of Fashion

Google and H&M’s Ivyrevel will make you a dress using your personal data. Can customisation take off in fashion?

05/02/2017

MIT researchers are using AI and wearables to detect conversational tone

MIT researchers are using AI and wearables to detect conversational tone - TechCrunch http://ow.ly/LGlx308GZVO

For most, wearables are little more than pedometers – ways of gauging how much one’s moved during the day and, hopefully, challenging them to do...

04/02/2017

Riccardo Tisci Leaving Givenchy

Riccardo Tisci Leaving Givenchy

Tisci is departing the LVMH-owned fashion house after 12 years at the creative helm, as rumours intensify that the designer will join Versace.