Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
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Bits & Bytes | Bonobos Raises $55M, Rakuten's $100M Tech Fund, Wish App
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Bonobos Raises $55M, Rakuten's $100M Tech Fund, Wish App
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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Swatch Waiting With Apple for Smartwatch Market to Grow
ZURICH, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek doesn't mind losing the lead in smartwatches. For now, he's happy to wait
Swatch Waiting With Apple for Smartwatch Market to Grow
ZURICH, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek doesn't mind losing the lead in smartwatches. For now, he's happy to wait
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Bits & Bytes | Mary Meeker's Internet Trends, Intel, MySale, Apple Buys Beats
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Mary Meeker's Internet Trends, Intel, MySale, Apple Buys Beats
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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Google Glass Products Coming From Ray-Ban, Oakley Eyewear Maker
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc. is partnering with Luxottica Group SpA, which owns eyewear brands Ray-Ban and Oakley, to help the Web
Google Glass Products Coming From Ray-Ban, Oakley Eyewear Maker
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc. is partnering with Luxottica Group SpA, which owns eyewear brands Ray-Ban and Oakley, to help the Web
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Google Says Android Watches to be Available Later This Year
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year,
Google Says Android Watches to be Available Later This Year
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year,
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Why Wearable Devices Will Never Be As Disruptive As Smartphones
"Four key problems prevent wearables from reaching a mass market - but they still have some important applications."
Why Wearable Devices Will Never Be As Disruptive As Smartphones
"Four key problems prevent wearables from reaching a mass market - but they still have some important applications."
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The Future of Wearable Technology
"We’re at the dawn of a new industry loosely called "wearable technology" that may have reached $4.6 billion in sales around the world already this
The Future of Wearable Technology
"We’re at the dawn of a new industry loosely called "wearable technology" that may have reached $4.6 billion in sales around the world already this
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Did Apple Hire Former Yves Saint Laurent CEO to Work on Wearables?
Amidst a wearable technology market that's set to explode, Apple has announced that former Yves Saint Laurent CEO Paul Deneve has joined the company to work on "special projects," reporting directly to chief executive Tim Cook.
Did Apple Hire Former Yves Saint Laurent CEO to Work on Wearables?
Amidst a wearable technology market that's set to explode, Apple has announced that former Yves Saint Laurent CEO Paul Deneve has joined the company to work on "special projects," reporting directly to chief executive Tim Cook.
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Wearable Technology Market Set to Explode, Could Reach $50 Billion, Says Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse has issued a report on the rise of the wearable technology market, which, it says, has hit "an inflection point" and will have "a significant and pervasive impact on the economy," reaching $30-$50 billion over the next 3-5 years.
Wearable Technology Market Set to Explode, Could Reach $50 Billion, Says Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse has issued a report on the rise of the wearable technology market, which, it says, has hit "an inflection point" and will have "a significant and pervasive impact on the economy," reaching $30-$50 billion over the next 3-5 years.
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Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.