Technology: Page 3

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    Amazon to reduce its private label offering

    The company plans to ultimately cut its in-house product offerings to less than 20 brands, reports say.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 11, 2023
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    MycoWorks releases details on new commercial-scale plant

    The mushroom biofiber firm’s 136,000-square-foot facility, set to begin operating in September, could supply millions of square feet of its Reishi leather alternative.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Walmart aims for affordable, sustainable clothing with carbon capture tech pilot

    A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to integrate carbon capture technology across the retail giant’s supply chain and produce affordable apparel from the emissions.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2023
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    Estée Lauder takes down some systems following cyberattack

    ALPHV, the ransomware threat actor taking credit for the attack, threatened to reveal more information about the data it claims to have stolen from the New York City-based cosmetics conglomerate.

    By Matt Kapko • July 20, 2023
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    Mycelium materials company launches three new products

    Mushroom biofiber firm Mycoworks has plans for commercial-scale production of its leather-like fiber and a new factory in South Carolina.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    True Religion’s new chief marketing officer will lead the brand’s digital pivot

    Kristen D’Arcy, formerly of Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters, said she expects e-commerce to represent 50% of the brand’s revenue in a few years.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Traceability firm Oritain raises $57M

    The Series C funding round is expected to help the forensic data science company expand its market and category reach.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Digital Brands Group receives Nasdaq delisting warning

    The DTC company was notified it is out of compliance with a minimum share price requirement and would not receive a 180-day grace period.

    By Dani James • July 10, 2023
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    Crocs creates Jibbitz-themed virtual store experience

    Shoppers can customize a pair of shoes with up to 26 charms in the virtual experience and then purchase a physical version of their creation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2023
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    LVMH expands partnership with Fortnite creator Epic Games

    Later this year, Louis Vuitton will debut a virtual show experience inspired by its 2023 Fall-Winter men’s collection using Epic’s tech as it continues to experiment in this arena.

    By • June 15, 2023
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    Adobe: Online prices fell 2.3% in May, the biggest drop since the pandemic began

    Overall inflation has slowed in recent months, the research firm found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2023
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    J. Crew opens virtual store

    The beach house experience features six themed rooms for shoppers to browse, and includes a quiz, a scavenger hunt and former catalog images.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2023
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    Unspun lands $14M in funding for its 3D weaving tech

    Unspun is launching tech that can weave a pair of pants in about 10 minutes, part of the company’s plans to make micro-factories for no-inventory garment production.

    By • June 9, 2023
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    Mycelium technology company Ecovative raises over $30M

    The company plans to increase production of its Forager line of hides and flexible foams ahead of new brand partner footwear and apparel launches.

    By • Updated June 8, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    From screen to store: metaverse goes mainstream

    Digital fashion makes the leap into the real world as avatars and their creators share silhouettes and styles.

    By Khanh T.L. Tran • June 6, 2023
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    Victoria’s Secret expands Amazon assortment to include apparel, lingerie

    The retailer opened its Amazon storefront last year with 120 beauty products in an effort to stoke sales within the category.

    By Kaarin Vembar • June 6, 2023
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    EBay expands Authenticity Guarantee to streetwear

    Items from nine brands including Supreme and Off-White are eligible, with more to be added at the end of September, including Adidas, Nike and Gucci.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 2, 2023
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    Higg rebrands as Worldly

    The company says it wants to avoid confusion with its licensed Higg Index software.

    By Howard Ruben • May 19, 2023
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    EBay acquires tech company Certilogo to boost secondhand fashion authentication

    Certilogo uses digital tech to give consumers access to information about products and confirm their authenticity. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 18, 2023
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    Parsons hosts digital Roblox-branded fashion showcase

    Student designers will display and sell their virtual apparel creations in conjunction with a new course collaboration aimed at exploring metaverse trends.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    Shein invests $70M toward upgrading its supply chain

    The company hopes its five-year financial commitment will improve conditions at its third-party manufacturing suppliers.

    By Howard Ruben • May 16, 2023
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    Poshmark is a leader in the online fashion resale market: report

    More consumers are comfortable with secondhand clothing even as discretionary spending is down, according to Earnest Analytics.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 15, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

    Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 10, 2023
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    ThredUp lists on alternative stock exchange

    The resale company will commit to a vision for sustainable and inclusive business practices on the Long-Term Stock Exchange.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 9, 2023
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    Farfetch launches European commercial partnership with Reebok

    The new digital platforms are part of a larger plan by Reebok owner Authentic Brands Group to reposition its European e-commerce sites and expand its luxury product offerings.

    By • May 3, 2023