Technology: Page 4

  • A promotional images shows several models posing in a gym wearing recycled clothing designed by Andrew Burgess for Puma.
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    Puma expands its textile-to-textile polyester recycling program

    The company said its Re:Fibre technology would be used to create most of its club and federation replica jerseys in 2024.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 11, 2023
  • An Amazon delivery van made by Rivian sits in a neighborhood.
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    Amazon cuts referral fees for some apparel sellers

    The retailer said the changes are meant to improve the speed of delivery and reduce total costs to serve.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Trendline

    Technology trends shaping fashion

    Technology is continuing to provide new ways to address challenges in circularity, supply chain and apparel afterlife issues. 

    By Fashion Dive staff
  • Three mannequins are pictured in a New Look store window display.
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    TrusTrace partners with UK apparel retailer on supply chain software

    New Look will use TrusTrace’s tech to help reach some of the company’s sustainability goals, which include reaching net-zero by 2040.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Adore Me launches sustainability accelerator

    The Victoria's Secret-owned lingerie brand is working with four startups on technology to lessen the impact of manufacturing processes.

    By Dani James • Nov. 22, 2023
  • A person sees themself in three mirrors wearing different clothing. The person is holding a cellphone.
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    Temu granted injunction against alleged ‘dupe’ websites

    The order prevents the websites from using the fast fashion giant’s name and color scheme.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
  • Two pairs of black and white Adidas Sambas sneakers sit side by side unlaced on a wood floor.
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    Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images
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    Running, heritage shoes are the fastest-growing on sneaker resale market: report

    StockX says Adidas, New Balance and Nike saw increased searches and trades last quarter.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
  • A close up of a person's high heel shoes, showcasing Louboutin's signature red sole.
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    Christian Louboutin, Meta launch legal complaint against alleged counterfeiter

    The companies claim Louboutin’s trademarks were violated, including its red sole mark, which has been the subject of previous legal disputes.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
  • An aerial view of REI's new distribution center in Tennessee.
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    REI opens Tennessee distribution center to support 60-plus stores

    The 400,000-square-foot center in Lebanon is equipped with technology to improve picking efficiency, a spokesperson said.

    By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 16, 2023
  • A person is seen holding one of Bolt Threads' materials in a dish.
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    Retrieved from Bolt Threads on October 05, 2023
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    Bolt Threads plans to go public via SPAC

    The announcement comes after the company struggled to raise funds for the production of its mushroom leather alternative.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
  • An aerial view of shipping containers on a ship docked at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California.
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    Deep Dive

    5 ways fashion brands can reset their supply chain strategies

    Port disruptions, labor negotiations and other shipping industry upheavals have forced apparel companies to develop new solutions to enduring challenges.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 4, 2023
  • Francis Thrower is pictured for a professional headshot.
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    Worldly names Francois Thrower as CFO

    The hire follows the platform’s recent name change and the acquisition of Fair Factories Clearinghouse.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
  • A Rebag storefront in Sawgrass Mills.
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    Retrieved from Rebag on September 22, 2023
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    Rebag introduces consignment option for its luxury resale

    The online peer-to-peer platform will offer customers upfront quotes, fixed commissions and pre-approved, automatic deposit payments.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    MycoWorks begins production of mushroom biofiber at new South Carolina facility

    The factory could produce millions of square feet of the firm’s leather alternative material each year.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
  • A woman walks down a wide, quiet street in Copenhagen wearing a grey wool knit pullover, long beige cargo skirt, black Prada bag and Copenhagen Studios Waxed Nabuc Black leather boots.
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    Ebay introduces luxury consignment

    The online marketplace will initially limit the program to a select list of designer handbags and will partner with resale company Linda’s Stuff for the service.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 14, 2023
  • A person is pictured wearing pink Adore Me lingerie.
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    Adore Me teams up with French sustainability startup on capsule

    The collection will be released next year in partnership with Ever Dye, a dye tech startup that aims to reduce carbon emissions.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    True Fit partners with Shopify to add AI fit recommendations to e-commerce

    True Fit expects the partnership to be long term as it makes the tech more widely accessible to thousands of partner brands.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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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
  • Leila Mashouf and Neeka Mashouf of Rubi Laboratories.
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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
  • Estee Lauder Lipsticks on display.
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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
  • Sculptural image of black leather-like material folded against gray background
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    Retrieved from MycoWorks on 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
  • A stack of lightly distressed denim jeans with horseshoe stitching on the back pockets,
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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
  • The front desk at Oritain shows a cream colored room with flowers and an Oritain logo.
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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
  • A person sits on a brown couch, wearing a bright blue track suit.
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    Retrieved from Stateside on August 31, 2021
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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
  • Virtual depiction of a pair of Crocs with Jibbitz on a pedestal.
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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