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Prada looks at automated future in new sci-fi video series

Rachel ArthurMay 30, 2018

Prada has released a ‘futuristic fairytale’ film series celebrating its nylon backpack first launched in 1984, by referencing a series of next generation technologies....

JD.com on a future where robots replace humans

Bia BezamatApril 18, 2018

“Sooner or later, our entire industry will be operated by AI and robots, not humans,” said JD.com's CEO, Richard Liu, at the World Retail Conference in Madrid this week....

SXSW 2018: The future of automation and its impact on consumers

Bia BezamatMarch 12, 2018

The story of artificial intelligence and its impact on society is much more complex and nuanced than often portrayed, said McKinsey & Co’s Mehdi Miremadi at a SXSW panel on the future of automation this weekend....

In-depth: H&M puts tech at the heart of action plan to turn the brand around

Rachel ArthurFebruary 15, 2018

In a bid to combat falling profits, H&M is looking at automated warehouses, a big push into RFID for stock visibility, and advanced analytics and AI to drive more relevant, inspiring and convenient shopping experiences. ...

Robots takeover Stylist magazine for celebratory 400th issue

Bia BezamatJanuary 25, 2018

The latest print issue of UK weekly magazine, Stylist, is dedicated to robotic technology with features including Sophia the Robot as fashion model and a bot that writes some of the copy. ...

London store upcycles 60,000 plastic bottles into 3D-printed interior

Rachel ArthurDecember 7, 2017

If you’re battling through the crowds on Regent Street in London this holiday season, you might want to stop and take a look at a small, but interesting new store opening called Bottletop....

What you missed: Browns’ new tech store, Gucci’s millennial advisors, Amazon’s fashion gap

Rachel ArthurOctober 30, 2017

A round-up of everything you might have missed in relevant fashion business, digital comms and tech industry news over the past fortnight, including the new Browns' concept store. ...

What you missed: Robotics in retail, biotech’s luxury nod, Amazon launches Spark

Rachel ArthurJuly 25, 2017

A round-up of everything you might have missed in relevant fashion business, digital comms and tech industry news over the past week, including the rise of robotics in retail. ...

What you missed: Mary Meeker’s internet trends, inside 24 Sèvres, robots making our clothes

Rachel ArthurJune 15, 2017

A round-up of everything you might have missed in relevant fashion business, digital comms and tech industry news over the past fortnight. ...

E-commerce businesses look to the future with increased plans for new technologies – study

Rachel ArthurMay 8, 2017

European retailers are increasingly looking at new technologies including virtual reality and the IoT in a bid to increase sales margins and improve customer experience....

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