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Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On as Shoppers Migrate Online

E-commerce orders surged on Thanksgiving, the day before Black Friday, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait in long lines and fight for deals at physical shops.

Retail

Black Friday’s Slow Death Drags On as Shoppers Migrate Online

E-commerce orders surged on Thanksgiving, the day before Black Friday, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait in long lines and fight for deals at physical shops.


News & Analysis

Barcelona Signs Up Rakuten in $235 Million Soccer Jersey Deal

Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. is paying €220 million ($235.4 million) to emblazon its logo on the FC Barcelona soccer team’s jerseys for four years.

News & Analysis

Barcelona Signs Up Rakuten in $235 Million Soccer Jersey Deal

Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. is paying €220 million ($235.4 million) to emblazon its logo on the FC Barcelona soccer team’s jerseys for four years.


Technology

The Mobile Commerce Gap

While nearly two-thirds of online shopping in the US happens on mobile devices, the channel only accounts for 19 percent of sales.

Technology

The Mobile Commerce Gap

While nearly two-thirds of online shopping in the US happens on mobile devices, the channel only accounts for 19 percent of sales.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | EBay in $925M Deal, Amazon's Prime Day, Rakuten's Virtual Reality

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | EBay in $925M Deal, Amazon's Prime Day, Rakuten's Virtual Reality

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Glamsquad, Condé Nast, Rakuten, Myntra, Snapdeal

" Glamsquad Raises $7 Million for On-Demand Hair Styling and Beauty Services" (TechCrunch) "New York-based Glamsquad, an on-demand beauty business

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Glamsquad, Condé Nast, Rakuten, Myntra, Snapdeal

" Glamsquad Raises $7 Million for On-Demand Hair Styling and Beauty Services" (TechCrunch) "New York-based Glamsquad, an on-demand beauty business


Retail

In Japan's Largest E-Commerce Deal, Rakuten Acquires Ebates For $1 Billion

TOKYO, Japan — Rakuten Inc. agreed to buy U.S. rebates website Ebates Inc. in Japan's largest e-commerce deal on record as the operator of the

Retail

In Japan's Largest E-Commerce Deal, Rakuten Acquires Ebates For $1 Billion

TOKYO, Japan — Rakuten Inc. agreed to buy U.S. rebates website Ebates Inc. in Japan's largest e-commerce deal on record as the operator of the


Global Markets

Malaysia's Magnetic Pull

Comprehending Malaysia’s dynamic fashion market is about understanding its fans and neighbours as much as its melting pot culture. This instalment of Market GPS is sponsored by Marvin Traub Associates.

Global Markets

Malaysia's Magnetic Pull

Comprehending Malaysia’s dynamic fashion market is about understanding its fans and neighbours as much as its melting pot culture. This instalment of Market GPS is sponsored by Marvin Traub Associates.


Technology

Japan's Rakuten Buys Chat App Viber for $900 Million to Expand Digital Empire

TOKYO, Japan — Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc, controlled by billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani, will buy call and messaging app provider Viber

Technology

Japan's Rakuten Buys Chat App Viber for $900 Million to Expand Digital Empire

TOKYO, Japan — Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc, controlled by billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani, will buy call and messaging app provider Viber


Global Markets

Japan’s Online Fashion Sales Climbing Fast

As online fashion sales expand, more large firms are committing investment to both websites and back-end logistics, while pure play e-tailers are launching new brands specifically for the online channel. JapanConsuming reports.

Global Markets

Japan’s Online Fashion Sales Climbing Fast

As online fashion sales expand, more large firms are committing investment to both websites and back-end logistics, while pure play e-tailers are launching new brands specifically for the online channel. JapanConsuming reports.


Technology

Owner of Japan's Largest Online Fashion Channel to Launch Mobile-Social Play

In response to market pressures, Start Today, which operates Japan's largest fashion e-commerce portal, Zozotown, is set to launch a major 'mobile first' social commerce app, called Wear. JapanConsuming reports.

Technology

Owner of Japan's Largest Online Fashion Channel to Launch Mobile-Social Play

In response to market pressures, Start Today, which operates Japan's largest fashion e-commerce portal, Zozotown, is set to launch a major 'mobile first' social commerce app, called Wear. JapanConsuming reports.