Domestic fashion brand SJYP is now selling Korea’s first AI-designed clothing in stores.…
Post-Instagram age : What’s next?
Instagram replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion and now has a $1.6 billion influencer economy but change is coming.…
Avatar and AI tech for Estée Lauder X’mas campaign
In the run up to Christmas, Estée Lauder celebrates the festive season with an automated AI scan-to-avatar technology that makes customers the hero/heroine in their own virtual fairy tale.…
Walmart’s biometric shopping cart : new source for customer data
US retail giant Walmart has applied for a patent for a smart shopping trolley that can track a shopper’s heart rate, temperature, grip and walking speed.…
H&M invests $20M for payment services
Fast-fashion retailer H&M has taken an investment stake in fintech company Klarna for $20 million to provide both in-store and online payment services.…
Snapchat adds new ad features for retailers
Social media platform Snapchat is rolling out three new advertising features to help brands with their e-commerce efforts.…
Restructuring for Tencent as challenges rise
Facing increased challenges from tighter government regulations, the Chinese Internet Giant, Tencent Holdings, announced its first restructuring in six years.…
Sephora’s new omni-channel retail concept for China
French cosmetic retailer Sephora unveiled plans for new retail experience in China on August 31, coinciding the announcement with news of its next Chinese brand ambassador.…
Singapore retailer TOG disrupts the retail game
Singapore-based retail chain Toy or Game (TOG) is disrupting the way hobby/collectible stores manage their businesses and engage their shoppers.…
Shinsegae’s E-mart goes digital: Advanced robot concierge unveiled at store
South Korean retail giant Shinsegae’s discount store chain E-mart said that it will test-run its advanced robot concierge service from August 29, as well as adopt electronic shelf labels.…