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Alibaba helps the blind shop online
E-commerce giant Alibaba has developed new technology to make it possible for blind and partially sighted people to shop online.
The top retail trends in China
Reinventing bricks-and-mortar stores and engaging in enterprise-wide digital transformation are vital in 2019, a study by Fung Business Intelligence reveals.
Zara parent hit by unusually warm weather
Zara owner Inditex has posted slow like-for-like sales growth due to the unusually warm autumn and adverse currency moves.
H&M launches gender-neutral collection
Fashion giant H&M has teamed up with Swedish streetwear brand Eytys to launch a gender neutral fashion collection.
Macy’s, Facebook bring e-commerce brands to Life
US department store chain gives floor space to online-only brands.
Victoria’s Secret’s CMO apologises for transgender comment
Luxury exec says “we absolutely would” cast a transgender model.
Alibaba expects mega-shopping event to top previous ones
Last year’s event brought in $25.3 billion in gross merchandise value.
Michael Kors acquires Versace for US$2 billion
Michael Kors plans to expand the Italian label to 200 to 300 stores.
Australia’s Vicinity Centres enters joint venture with Keppel
Retail landlord Vicinity Centres to establish new A$1 billion wholesale property fund.
Tesco, Carrefour team up in bid to cut prices
Britain’s largest grocery chain trials “shop and go” technology.
Starbucks US to close 150 stores
Seattle-based coffee chain to close underperforming company-operated stores next year.
