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Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Shopping App, Amazon to Become the Top Seller of Apparel in US

This week, Instagram is tapping into e-commerce with a new platform, while Amazon is projected to overtake Walmart as the number-one retailer of apparel in the US.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Shopping App, Amazon to Become the Top Seller of Apparel in US

This week, Instagram is tapping into e-commerce with a new platform, while Amazon is projected to overtake Walmart as the number-one retailer of apparel in the US.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | WeChat's Mini-Programmes, Is AI the Future of Sustainable Fashion?

This week, WeChat's advanced-feature offering experiences rapid growth, while artificial intelligence is helping advance the sustainable fashion movement.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | WeChat's Mini-Programmes, Is AI the Future of Sustainable Fashion?

This week, WeChat's advanced-feature offering experiences rapid growth, while artificial intelligence is helping advance the sustainable fashion movement.


Sustainability

Social Goods | The Dark Side of Chinese Internet Fame, Tariffs to Affect Ivanka Trump's Brand

This week, body-positive messaging does not resonate in Chinese influencer circles, while Ivanka Trump's handbags will likely be hit by the new tariffs on China.

Sustainability

Social Goods | The Dark Side of Chinese Internet Fame, Tariffs to Affect Ivanka Trump's Brand

This week, body-positive messaging does not resonate in Chinese influencer circles, while Ivanka Trump's handbags will likely be hit by the new tariffs on China.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | The Luxury Smartwatch Boom, Over a Quarter of US Apparel Is Sold Online

This week, the Apple Watch's success has created a successful luxury smartwatch niche, while a new report sees apparel sales increase online.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | The Luxury Smartwatch Boom, Over a Quarter of US Apparel Is Sold Online

This week, the Apple Watch's success has created a successful luxury smartwatch niche, while a new report sees apparel sales increase online.


Retail

Walmart Bets on Tencent in China Payment War

Walmart said it had dropped Alibaba-linked Alipay after agreeing a tie-up with Tencent to use its popular WeChat payment system.

Retail

Walmart Bets on Tencent in China Payment War

Walmart said it had dropped Alibaba-linked Alipay after agreeing a tie-up with Tencent to use its popular WeChat payment system.


Technology

Tencent Profit Beats Estimates

The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.

Technology

Tencent Profit Beats Estimates

The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Nike's Algorithm-Designed Sneaker, Amazon Raises Seller Fees

This week, Nike uses algorithms to design its Epic React Flyknit trainer, while Amazon raises fees for third-party apparel sellers.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Nike's Algorithm-Designed Sneaker, Amazon Raises Seller Fees

This week, Nike uses algorithms to design its Epic React Flyknit trainer, while Amazon raises fees for third-party apparel sellers.


Retail

Digitising the Sales Associate

Department stores and boutiques are using new digital technologies and training to amplify one of the things that still differentiates them from online competitors: their seasoned in-store sales associates.

Retail

Digitising the Sales Associate

Department stores and boutiques are using new digital technologies and training to amplify one of the things that still differentiates them from online competitors: their seasoned in-store sales associates.


Technology

Céline Taps Into China’s WeChat Boom

The luxury brand has officially joined WeChat, China’s most influential social media platform, which is key to reaching the country’s digitally savvy consumers.

Technology

Céline Taps Into China’s WeChat Boom

The luxury brand has officially joined WeChat, China’s most influential social media platform, which is key to reaching the country’s digitally savvy consumers.


China

China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff

In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.

China

China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff

In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.