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Reliance's retail arm raises $3.4bn in single week
MUMBAI -- Reliance Retail Ventures, run by India's richest man, Reliance Industries' Mukesh Ambani, has raised roughly 248.9 billion...
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Oct 9, 20202 min read


What Robots Can Do for Retail
Robots have rolled into retail, from six-foot-tall free-moving machines spotting spills in Giant Foods Stores to autonomous...
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Oct 9, 20201 min read


Wasted Fashion: 1/3 Of All Clothing In Hong Kong Wardrobes Never Worn
The study, titled Clothing Consumption, Usage and Disposal Habits in Hong Kong, revealed a series of stark figures showing the prevalence...
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Oct 9, 20202 min read


Is virtual reality fashion’s next frontier?
Alongside the rise of CGI influencers and virtual models, including Miquela, Bermuda, Shudu, and Imma, fashion brands have started making...
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Oct 8, 20202 min read


Say goodbye to the overcommercialized Christmas: Pandemic-weary shoppers want a meaningful holiday
This holiday season, shoppers aren’t planning on glitzy and gift-oriented celebrations. Instead, many are preparing for smaller...
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Oct 8, 20201 min read


Companies just did $1 trillion in deals despite the pandemic. Here's why
More than six months into the global pandemic, the world is still plagued with uncertainty about the trajectory of the Covid-19 virus....
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Oct 8, 20201 min read


The secret of Birkenstock's enduring success
Pandemic restrictions have meant one thing for most wardrobes: comfort. As many of us continue to work from home -- and staying safe with...
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Oct 8, 20201 min read


A robot suitcase could replace canes and guide dogs for blind people
Negotiating an airport with its labyrinthine corridors, endless escalators and myriad gates is never easy. Now imagine doing it if you...
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Oct 7, 20201 min read


Venice holds back the water for first time in 1,200 years
Venice, Italy (CNN) — Sebastian Fagarazzi is used to moving his belongings around. As a Venetian who lives on the ground floor, every...
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Oct 7, 20202 min read


Are You Really Innovating Around Your Customers’ Needs?
How would you reimagine a gas station for the future? Even with the increasing penetration of electric vehicles, gasoline cars are likely...
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Oct 7, 20202 min read
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