Tag: ecommerce

• Bonsai Brands

  July 2, 2019

  The energy in the DTC sector is undeniable. In just about every vertical we see new businesses taking advantage of the evaporation of friction in launching an ecommerce brand. With… more ›

• Keeping Up with the Daigous: an Industry in Flux

  May 6, 2019

  Daigous, China’s personal shoppers who specialize in importing lower-priced luxury goods from the West, are witnessing a period of turmoil within their niche profession. https://jingdaily.com/daigous-industry-flux/ more ›

• You can’t be heard if you don’t listen

  April 4, 2019

  We’re now seeing merchandising move from a differentiator to just another input. It’s no longer about talking, but listening. https://loosethreads.com/thearchive/2017/05/30/mickey-drexler-and-the-death-of-a-supply-driven-world/ more ›

• LVMH Digital Czar on China, Sales and the New Definitions of Luxury

  April 1, 2019

  When Ian Rogers was appointed the new chief digital officer of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in October 2015, it was big news to both the tech world and luxury brands.… more ›

• Stores get smart about AI

  March 18, 2019

    From personalised recommendations to targeted newsletter offers, artificial intelligence is a bedrock of e-commerce. Key takeaways: https://www.voguebusiness.com/technology/artificial-intelligence-physical-stores-kering-nike-alibaba more ›

• Peter Saville: How to rebrand a fashion label

  February 5, 2019

  In late 2018, a graphic charting the evolution of luxury typefaces went mildly viral. They demonstrated a growing homogeneity in visual culture, as brands from across the spectrum – from… more ›

• The Death of Clothing

  February 3, 2019

  NEW YORK, United States — The apparel industry has a big problem. At a time when the economy is growing, unemployment is low, wages are rebounding and consumers are eager… more ›

• Axios

  January 14, 2019

  If Main Street is going to be saved, enduring American vanity will be among the primary reasons. https://www.axios.com/deep-dive-future-retail-self-care-a7e769e0-180c-46dc-9399-ed6a12a8371a.html more ›

• A Business With No End

  January 6, 2019

  Recently, one of my students at Stanford told me a strange story. His parents, who live in Palo Alto, Calif., had been receiving mysterious packages at their house. The packages… more ›

• Rethinking Retail: The Role of the Physical Store

  December 2, 2018

  Rethinking Retail: The Role of the Physical Store What technologies are essential to the future stores? According to the survey, both brands and retailers look at optimising the checkout process… more ›