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Bits & Bytes | ASOS's Working Conditions, Intel and Chalayan on the Runway

This week, an investigation into e-commerce retailer Asos's working conditions and Hussein Chalayan partners with Intel.
Source: Instagram/@Asos
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  • Helena Pike

"The Real Cost of Asos's Fast Fashion" (Buzzfeed)
"The heart of the online retailer's global empire is a giant warehouse in the north of England where workers say they are treated like machines to get your order to you wherever you are in the world."

"What If Your Stress Level Was Visible for Everyone to See?" (The New York Times)
"Five models were sent down the catwalk wearing smart glasses and belts that measured their stress levels, processed the biofeedback, then generated visual projection."

"Wal-Mart in Talks to Invest Up to $1 Billion in India's Flipkart" (Bloomberg)
"The Indian retailer would get access to much-needed capital while Wal-Mart would gain exposure to India's expanding e-commerce market and challenge Amazon on more equal footing than the US."

"JD.com Looks to Post-Brexit UK for Cross-Border Fashion Sales" (Jing Daily)
"As foreign luxury brands remain a lucrative target for China's top e-commerce platforms, B2C online retailer JD.com continues its push to attract fashion labels abroad with a current focus on British companies."

"Facebook Launches Marketplace, a Friendlier Craigslist" (TechCrunch)
"Facebook Marketplace lets you browse a relevancy-sorted feed of things to buy from people who live nearby, and quickly list your own stuff for sale."

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