Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers aims to launch the first industry-wide blockchain this year to track gems each time they change hands starting from the moment they are dug from the ground, its CEO said.
Tommy Hilfiger, IBM and The Fashion Institute of Technology have teamed up for an Artificial Intelligence pilot project. The project called ‘Reimagine Retail’ will have AI play the lead in the design creation process.
Through a new association between Alipay and Verifone, 16 Lacoste stores in the U.S. will now accept Alipay in an effort to create a seamless customer experience for its Chinese buyers.
Shiseido Company, Ltd. announces that Shiseido Americas Corporation has acquired Olivo Laboratories and its revolutionary "Second Skin" technology, in a deal which promises to drive innovation in the skincare industry.
The Netherlands’ online department store Wehkamp announced today the expansion of its Zwolle-based distribution center. The e-tailer will add 25,000 m2 of space, which will cost more than €40 million.
New technologies YouCam will roll out include real-time AR hair coloring; artificial intelligence (AI) "Look Transfer" that brings makeup looks to life from printed photos through 3D face AR tech, and AR training tools.
The French luxury goods giant has teamed up with the Parisian start-up incubator to set up a new Luxury and High-Tech section within Station F, featuring 23 luxury industry start-ups.
The young Swedish firm is giving visitors the full treatment with a glamor gadget that resembles a tiny alien spacecraft this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Kate Spade New York has launched its first ever touchscreen smartwatch. The new watch builds upon the brand's existing wearables category, which includes hybrid smartwatches designed for women.
Amazon will launch a Windows-compatible PC app for its Alexa digital assistant that will directly compete with Microsoft's Cortana. The Alexa app will operate on HP, Lenovo, Asus and Acer Windows 10 laptops and desktops.
China’s largest retailer and the social e-commerce firm Meili have launched a joint venture to bring innovative online features to shoppers and tools to businesses that want to reach consumers through social media.
Amazon has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for its virtual reality mirror, offering a blended reality view to users for "entertainment and other purposes" including trying on clothes.
Eastgate shopping centre in Gloucester is set to get a £400 million makeover that will see the creation of new shops and the UK’s first digital retail innovation centre.
The VF Corp-owned denim brands, in association with the Walmart Manufacturing Innovation Fund, have invested in the development of Indigo Zero, a new mousse-based dye for jeans.
According to market research firm International Data Corporation, sales of connected wearables are expected to nearly double by 2021, picking up speed after a slow start.
