The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
"Google to Stop Consumer Sales of Glass to Redesign Device" (The New York Times)
"Google will stop selling its Internet-connected eyewear to consumers until the company can develop a more polished and affordable version that's less likely to be viewed as a freakish device."
"What Changes at ModCloth and Nasty Gal Mean for E-commerce" (TechCrunch)
"The industry is entering a new phase where successful players will look and behave more like retailers and less like tech startups."
"Rubikloud Raises $7 Million In Funding To Help Retailers Analyze Big Data" (TechCrunch)
"More and more retailers are learning the importance of big data and how it can be applied to improve sales, but few have the core expertise to understand how to gather, organize, and to analyze it."
"Online Tuxedo Rental Start-Up Raises $10 Million" (The New York Times)
"The Black Tux has raised about $10 million in new financing. The investment was led by First Round Capital, which will gain a seat on the start-up's board."
"Ringly Has Raised $5.1 Million To Make Cocktail Rings That Light Up When You Get A Notification" (Business Insider)
"Ringly, a New York-based startup that creates an 18k-gold plated ring that connects to smartphones, has raised $5.1 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz."
From customer loyalty types to its pillars of personalisation, SAP Emarsys customer engagement provides more than 1,500 companies with personalised marketing campaigns via AI-powered analytics, including Puma, Aldo and Reformation. BoF learns more.
Before fashion businesses can put artificial intelligence to work or target the right shoppers online, they need good data and a deep understanding of who their customers are and what they want. This case study offers a guide for brands that want to truly know their customer, allowing them to make smarter decisions that serve shoppers and drive results.
The US House of Representatives approved a bill that could ultimately lead to a ban of the app, but its path forward remains far from certain.
BoF welcomed business leaders, technologists and creative innovators to share their insights on how the fashion industry can navigate new frontiers in AI, shifts in digital culture and advancements in immersive technologies. Watch on-demand now.