Swiss watches exports to China plummeted in April, owing to the Chinese government’s zero-Covid policy, which has slowed down growth in the hitherto booming sector.
Gucci and Ōura, a Finnish firm specialised in health-monitoring wearables, have created a smart ring that is able to provide accurate, tailored information on the wearer's health.
H&M Group is taking a deep dive into in-store technology via its Cos brand and it’s particularly interesting that it’s doing so in the US first.
Gucci has revealed a new digital destination on Roblox expanding its presence on the virtual gaming platform.
On May 24, the textile industrial group Teijin Frontier unveiled a new technology that recycles dyed polyester fibres without reducing their quality.
E-tailer Very Group has long embraced technology and now the owner of the Very and Littlewoods sites has announced plans to transform its Very.co.uk content management system through a new partnership with Amplience.
Stella Mccartney will take a key step forward in the use of vegan leather on July 1 with the label set to launch the Frayme Mylo bag at retail on that day.
Puma announced on Monday the launch of a new immersive sports-based experience on Roblox, a leading global metaverse platform.
WhatsApp is introducing free cloud-based API services in a push to get more businesses using the app, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced at the company's messaging event on Thursday.
Landlord Grosvenor has launched an interesting project, unveiling “an innovation challenge seeking to find new technologies and partners that are putting customer experience at the heart of bricks and mortar retail”.
UK-based Pip & Henry is currently working on an expandable shoe system. The project, which has just received a £250,000 boost, aims to reduce the waste inherent in children's fashion.
Supply chain management via technology is becoming a key element for brands to ensure their growth in an increasingly turbulent market.
EBIT is boosting awareness of mental health issues, with an NFT shoe launch that see 10% of sales revenue going to charity and the core message being interwoven into the virtual products.
UK footwear brand Clarks announced on Monday that its taking its “pioneering approach to the next level” as it enters “a brand-new era in the metaverse”.
Esprit on Friday unveiled its new Esprit Futura “network of hubs for business innovation and tech excellence worldwide”. This comes as it continues to reinvent itself and bounce back from a tough period in recent years.
