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Yahoo Said to Pay $230 Million for Shopping Site Polyvore

Yahoo! Inc. is paying about $230 million for shopping service Polyvore Inc. as the Internet portal seeks new ways to draw in users and advertisers.

Technology

Yahoo Said to Pay $230 Million for Shopping Site Polyvore

Yahoo! Inc. is paying about $230 million for shopping service Polyvore Inc. as the Internet portal seeks new ways to draw in users and advertisers.


Technology

Yahoo to Acquire Startup Polyvore in Shopping-Advertising Push

Yahoo! Inc. is buying shopping-service Polyvore Inc., seeking to improve its online fashion content and boost shopping-related advertising.

Technology

Yahoo to Acquire Startup Polyvore in Shopping-Advertising Push

Yahoo! Inc. is buying shopping-service Polyvore Inc., seeking to improve its online fashion content and boost shopping-related advertising.


China

China Mulls Forcing Tencent, Alibaba to Offer Rivals' Online Payment Services

China proposed new regulations on Friday that could force Internet companies such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd and Baidu Inc to offer their rivals' online payment services as well as their own.

China

China Mulls Forcing Tencent, Alibaba to Offer Rivals' Online Payment Services

China proposed new regulations on Friday that could force Internet companies such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd and Baidu Inc to offer their rivals' online payment services as well as their own.


Global Markets

In Rural China, Shoppers Go Online — With a Little Help

E-commerce growth in the countryside now outpaces that in major cities, though fewer than one tenth of online purchases made on Alibaba platforms were shipped to rural areas in the first quarter of this year.

Global Markets

In Rural China, Shoppers Go Online — With a Little Help

E-commerce growth in the countryside now outpaces that in major cities, though fewer than one tenth of online purchases made on Alibaba platforms were shipped to rural areas in the first quarter of this year.


Financial Markets

Will Havaianas’ Product Extensions Work?

From its origins making $2 footwear for plantation workers, the Brazilian flip-flop brand has expanded into more than 100 countries and launched new product categories including beachwear and sneakers.

Financial Markets

Will Havaianas’ Product Extensions Work?

From its origins making $2 footwear for plantation workers, the Brazilian flip-flop brand has expanded into more than 100 countries and launched new product categories including beachwear and sneakers.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Everlane Appoints Rebekka Bay Head of Product and Design

BoF can exclusively reveal that online apparel start-up Everlane has appointed Rebekka Bay, previously creative director at Gap, its head of product and design.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Everlane Appoints Rebekka Bay Head of Product and Design

BoF can exclusively reveal that online apparel start-up Everlane has appointed Rebekka Bay, previously creative director at Gap, its head of product and design.


Beauty

Nutricosmetics Promise Beauty From the Inside Out

The global market for nutricosmetics — digestible beauty products — is projected to reach $7.4 billion by 2020, driven by the ‘beauty from within’ trend.

Beauty

Nutricosmetics Promise Beauty From the Inside Out

The global market for nutricosmetics — digestible beauty products — is projected to reach $7.4 billion by 2020, driven by the ‘beauty from within’ trend.


Beauty

Peter Philips, Makeup Maestro

BoF talks to Peter Philips, creative and image director of Christian Dior Makeup, about his personal and professional trajectory.

Beauty

Peter Philips, Makeup Maestro

BoF talks to Peter Philips, creative and image director of Christian Dior Makeup, about his personal and professional trajectory.


Retail

Malte Huffmann of Dafiti on Cracking Fashion E-Commerce in Latin America

In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, Malte Huffmann of Rocket Internet-backed Dafiti talks to Vikram Alexei Kansara about building the biggest fashion e-commerce player in Latin America.

Retail

Malte Huffmann of Dafiti on Cracking Fashion E-Commerce in Latin America

In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, Malte Huffmann of Rocket Internet-backed Dafiti talks to Vikram Alexei Kansara about building the biggest fashion e-commerce player in Latin America.


Marketing

Is Natural Beauty Only Skin Deep?

The natural cosmetics and skincare segment is one of the fastest growing parts of the global beauty market. But today there are three times more "naturally-inspired" products for sale than those that are genuinely natural.

Marketing

Is Natural Beauty Only Skin Deep?

The natural cosmetics and skincare segment is one of the fastest growing parts of the global beauty market. But today there are three times more "naturally-inspired" products for sale than those that are genuinely natural.


News & Analysis

Nathalie Trad’s Geometric Signature

For this month’s Spotlight, accessories designer Nathalie Trad talks to BoF about the unconventional design process behind her distinctive minaudières.

News & Analysis

Nathalie Trad’s Geometric Signature

For this month’s Spotlight, accessories designer Nathalie Trad talks to BoF about the unconventional design process behind her distinctive minaudières.


Retail

BoF Exclusive | Navabi Rips Up the Rulebook for E-Commerce

For German plus-size fashion e-tailer Navabi, a "just-in-time" business model means supply always meets demand.

Retail

BoF Exclusive | Navabi Rips Up the Rulebook for E-Commerce

For German plus-size fashion e-tailer Navabi, a "just-in-time" business model means supply always meets demand.