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Emarketer Sees 60% of U.S. Consumers Using Digital Banking in 2017
The firm expects 150.7 million adults "will access their bank, credit card, or brokerage accounts at least…
Retailers Test Facebook Chatbots During Holiday Shopping Season
Burberry, The Estée Lauder Cos.' London beauty store No. 6 Mortimer, and Europe's T.K. Maxx are among those…
What Does Virtual Reality Mean for Beauty?
Why virtual reality might just be beauty's most transformative technology yet.
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Google Courts Holiday Shoppers With Virtual Reality Project
Google created a virtual reality experience featuring 17 New York retailer holiday windows.
Fitbit Acquires Pebble Software, Employees
The fitness tracker-maker did not acquire Pebble's smartwatches, and Pebble will shut down operations.
Keen Bolsters Executive Ranks With Global Value Chain Specialist
Jens Christian Meier will serve as executive vice president of global value chain — a new position.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Samsung, Seen as Setback for Fashion Design
Fashion designers could see erosion in the limited amount of design patent protection they currently have.
Rag & Bone Takes On Virtual Reality With Google
The six-minute documentary is meant to encourage virtual reality adoption among fashion fans.
Levi’s and Google ATAP Provide First Look at Project Jacquard
Touch-sensitive fabric just took one big step into reality. Providing an update to the technology Levi’s and…
Fitcode Announces Partnership with Hudson Jeans
Fashion data company Fitcode has announced a new partnership with premium denim brand Hudson Jeans. Fitcode…
<b>Nike</b> Reveals Launch Date for Self Lacing Sneakers
After announcing the new sneaker last March, Nike has just confirmed the release date for the HyperAdapt 1.0…
Will Sewbots Bring Denim Manufacturing Back to the US?
While the high-end denim manufacturing in Japan and the U.S. is focused on traditional practices, shuttle…
Penn State Researchers Create Denim That Repairs Itself
In the future ripped jeans will repair themselves. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have…
Finding the Perfect Fitting Jean Just Got Easier for Women
For men and women alike, finding a perfect fitting jean can prove as confusing as this year’s Presidential…