Inside London Fashion Week’s New Digital Plans

In a bid to be “the Netflix channel for fashion”, the British Fashion Council is relaunching a new London Fashion Week hub that includes virtual showrooms, panel discussions and interactive offerings.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

As Diners Flock to Delivery Apps, Restaurants Fear for Their Future

While the apps say they are saving them in the pandemic, many restaurateurs say the opposite.

Read more on The New York Times.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

Uber Says Engineer Is on His Own for $180 Million to Google

Uber Technologies Inc. says a guilty plea by its former star engineer is proof that he’s a liar -- and supports its decision to make Anthony Levandowski alone shoulder a $180 million legal award Google won against him.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

Tapping Russia’s Booming E-Commerce Market

As Louis Vuitton and Prada launch Russian online stores, international brands should look to domestic players to understand the needs of Russian shoppers online.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

Brands, Here’s Why Your Efforts on Race Are Falling Flat

So what, then, should you do? Try harder. Try more often.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

Fashion Can’t Afford To Wait For Customers To Demand Sustainability

The Vogue Business Index shows that brand loyalty often trumps brand values in determining whether or not consumers believe a brand to be sustainable.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Tech Is Global. Right?

The internet is evolving from a homogeneous blob into something more like the diverse world.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

The Cost of COVID-19: Gap Inc. Loses $932 Million in First Quarter

Gap Inc. was forced to close 90 percent of its global fleet beginning in March.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Why Luxury Brands Are Betting On Bilibili

The Chinese video sharing website is going from subculture to mainstream.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Adidas And Allbirds Team Up To Produce A Zero-Carbon Sports Shoe

The two footwear brands, one a behemoth, one a startup, consider the project a “race” to get the shoe to market and have set aside competition to reach their goal.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Zoom To Exclude Free Calls From End-to-end Encryption To Allow FBI Cooperation

Privacy advocates are concerned, saying basic security shouldn’t be a paid feature left open for the possibility of working with law enforcement.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Facebook And Microsoft Muscle In On Zoom Video-Call Boom

Google also aims to be part of rise in teleconferencing during coronavirus crisis.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Millennials Are Happy to Get on Planes Again

As travel restrictions are lifted, Wizz Air is much better positioned than some of its bigger rivals. Its young customer base might help.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 4, 2020June

LVMH Squelches Speculation it Might Buy Cheaper Tiffany Shares

NewsRhodri JonesJune 4, 2020June

TikTok (Yes, TikTok) Is the Future

Whether serious or silly, TikTok is an outlet for expression unlike anything that came before.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 4, 2020June

These Luxury Brands Have Stepped Up to Fund Anti-Racism Efforts

Words can be loud, but actions are louder. Here are the luxury brands speaking up about racism—and opening their wallets to do something about it.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 4, 2020June

Gucci’s New Tech Bet: Personalised Video Shopping

Operating out of a dedicated set in a Florence service centre, Gucci Live aims to recreate the personal experience of in-store shopping.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 4, 2020June

#BlackoutTuesday: A Music Industry Protest Becomes a Social Media Moment

What began as a proposed day of reflection after the death of George Floyd morphed into something broader, leading some to complain that #BlackLivesMatter posts were being silenced.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 3, 2020May

The New Frontier For Fashion And Politics

Brands need to address how their own companies work, promote people of colour, invest in education, speak out on issues, support their communities, donate and most importantly, act.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 3, 2020May

Air Pollution In China Back To Pre-Covid Levels And Europe May Follow

Cleaner skies were a silver lining of pandemic but data indicates air quality receding as lockdowns eased.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 3, 2020May