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A Cautious Return to the Runway in Paris

This week, everyone will be talking about men’s fashion week in Paris, Nike’s latest results and the growing influence of Amazon’s Prime Day .

Retail

A Cautious Return to the Runway in Paris

This week, everyone will be talking about men’s fashion week in Paris, Nike’s latest results and the growing influence of Amazon’s Prime Day .


Retail

Can Zappos Compete With Owner Amazon?

More than a decade after it was acquired by the e-commerce giant, the online shoe purveyor faces stiff competition not only from the brands it offers but from its parent company, with those efforts backlit by the complicated legacy of its former leader, Tony Hsieh.

Retail

Can Zappos Compete With Owner Amazon?

More than a decade after it was acquired by the e-commerce giant, the online shoe purveyor faces stiff competition not only from the brands it offers but from its parent company, with those efforts backlit by the complicated legacy of its former leader, Tony Hsieh.


Retail

In Retail, Discovery Is Dying

The unbundling of iTunes and the algorithmic echo chambers of Facebook have spilled into retail, robbing consumers of surprise and serendipity, but there is opportunity in this state of affairs, argues Doug Stephens.

Retail

In Retail, Discovery Is Dying

The unbundling of iTunes and the algorithmic echo chambers of Facebook have spilled into retail, robbing consumers of surprise and serendipity, but there is opportunity in this state of affairs, argues Doug Stephens.


Retail

Amazon Fashion After Jeff Bezos

This week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he would step down as chief executive, passing the baton to top lieutenant Andy Jassy. What does the internet giant’s new CEO mean for its fashion strategy?

Retail

Amazon Fashion After Jeff Bezos

This week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he would step down as chief executive, passing the baton to top lieutenant Andy Jassy. What does the internet giant’s new CEO mean for its fashion strategy?


Marketing

Should Fashion Break Up With Big Tech?

Bottega Veneta recently pulled the plug on its social media accounts, but brands and marketing experts say it’s difficult, if not impossible, to replicate the reach of social platforms and search engines like Facebook and Google in other channels.

Marketing

Should Fashion Break Up With Big Tech?

Bottega Veneta recently pulled the plug on its social media accounts, but brands and marketing experts say it’s difficult, if not impossible, to replicate the reach of social platforms and search engines like Facebook and Google in other channels.


Technology

Is Big Tech a Threat to Fashion?

Major technology platforms enable fashion brands to connect with vast audiences of consumers. But that access comes at a price.

Technology

Is Big Tech a Threat to Fashion?

Major technology platforms enable fashion brands to connect with vast audiences of consumers. But that access comes at a price.


Retail

Can Fashion Finally Crack the ‘Last Mile’?

Getting products to customers’ front doors has always been the most complex and expensive part of e-commerce logistics. Covid-19 and the ensuing boom in online sales have only upped the stakes.

Retail

Can Fashion Finally Crack the ‘Last Mile’?

Getting products to customers’ front doors has always been the most complex and expensive part of e-commerce logistics. Covid-19 and the ensuing boom in online sales have only upped the stakes.


Technology

EU Charges Amazon With Distorting Online Retail Competition

The European Commission has been investigating the e-commerce giant since July last year following complaints from traders about the company's practices.

Technology

EU Charges Amazon With Distorting Online Retail Competition

The European Commission has been investigating the e-commerce giant since July last year following complaints from traders about the company's practices.


Retail

Amazon Prepares for Holiday Sales Rush

Governments' stay-at-home orders mean more shoppers will rely on the e-commerce giant to deliver presents in time for Christmas.

Retail

Amazon Prepares for Holiday Sales Rush

Governments' stay-at-home orders mean more shoppers will rely on the e-commerce giant to deliver presents in time for Christmas.


Retail

After Going All-In on Amazon, a Merchant Says He Lost Everything

Barak Govani made a big bet on the e-commerce giant earlier this year after closing his Melrose Avenue store and packing up $1.5 million in inventory.

Retail

After Going All-In on Amazon, a Merchant Says He Lost Everything

Barak Govani made a big bet on the e-commerce giant earlier this year after closing his Melrose Avenue store and packing up $1.5 million in inventory.