Amazon needs to get a handle on its counterfeit problem

Chances are you wouldn't suspect whatever you're buying from Amazon, whether that be clothing, sunglasses or a handbag, is fake. And, for the most part, that tends to true. But that doesn't mean you should trust that every product is legit. In fact,...

The world of high fashion finally has its answer to Amazon

To give you an idea of the kind of customer LVMH is after, all you need to look at is Louis Vuitton's new $2,900 Android Wear smartwatch. The French company, which owns brands like Dior, Fendi, Givenchy and Prada in addition to LV, is the epitome of...

Recommended Reading: What if there were a PBS of social networks?

The Case for a Taxpayer-Supported Version of Facebook Ethan Zuckerman, The Atlantic What if there were a publicly-funded social network open to all that provided a diverse world view rather than an echo chamber catered to one's deeply-held princip...

Luxury fashion brands slowly embrace internet shopping

Luxury fashion brands have been notoriously reluctant to embrace the internet. While you can find their wares on third-party stores, you typically have to visit an old-fashioned retail store if you want to buy straight from the source. However, that'...

Why the fashion world won’t let Amazon in

There's no doubt Amazon has already mastered the art of selling groceries and other essential goods online. But the company aims to be more than that. It's also focusing on streaming technologies, with services like Prime Video and Music Unlimited, a...

Why the fashion world won’t let Amazon in

There's no doubt Amazon has already mastered the art of selling groceries and other essential goods online. But the company aims to be more than that. It's also focusing on streaming technologies, with services like Prime Video and Music Unlimited, a...

TAG Heuer’s Android smartwatch is (relatively) popular

TAG Heuer's $1,500 Connected smartwatch may have been a big gamble, but it's paying off... relatively speaking. LVMH watch chief Jean-Claude Biver tells Bloomberg that his company is upping production of the Android Wear timepiece to meet demand fro...