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NFTs will Bridge the Gap Between the Real World and the Metaverse

Retail TouchPoints

The artwork is original and the owner is verified on the blockchain. And, some major publishing companies are closing shop on their NFT marketplaces. Due to the global financial crisis, advancements in blockchain technology as well as the proliferation of digital assets available built momentum for NFTs.

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Global Sneaker Platform The Edit LDN enters the Metaverse with Bloktopia

365 Retail

London-based founder Moses Rashid entered the brand into Harrods in October of 2021, but is now taking the sneaker community to the next stage in their purchasing journey for luxury products by setting up shop virtually. “We Despite the higher price tag – consumers are falling over themselves to be the first to own the hottest drops.

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Global Sneaker Platform The Edit LDN enters the Metaverse with Bloktopia

A1 Retail

London-based founder Moses Rashid entered the brand into Harrods in October of 2021, but is now taking the sneaker community to the next stage in their purchasing journey for luxury products by setting up shop virtually. “We Despite the higher price tag – consumers are falling over themselves to be the first to own the hottest drops.

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Analysis: Here’s the impact of Chanel’s latest price hike on the luxury industry

Inside Retail

The current price tag is going to be the cheapest you’ll ever see because the brand continues to jack up prices,” Cho Eunbit, a Chanel enthusiast from Seoul, said. In Seoul, South Korea, customers camped out and queued outside boutiques for hours – some starting as early as 5am. But Chanel has already come up with a plan to mitigate this.

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How Enabling Crypto Currency can Up Level your Fashion Business

I Love Fashion

billion of cryptocurrency through NFT marketplaces, up from just $106 million in 2020, according to a report by blockchain analytics company Chainalysis. A non-fungible token is a digital asset recorded on the blockchain. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are no passing fad. In 2021, users sent more than $44.2 Unlike dollar bills, gold, etc.,

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2023: The Year of Customer Retention? Retail Tech Predictions

Retail Assist

More shops have shut down in the last five years (according to the Centre of Retail Research which found 17,145 shops in the UK closed for good in 2022), but stores are still fundamental to the omnichannel experience. Marketplaces enjoyed a surge in 2022 and this trend is likely to continue.

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EVRYTHNG and Re-Fashion: Game Changing Partnership for Sustainable Fashion

A1 Retail

When I look in their shops, I can see the sustainable thread all the way through their business. Consumers simply scan the digital identity on the product’s label/tag with their smartphone to receive valuable product information and personalized experiences.

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