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Virtual Reality Gains Traction In Retail

PYMNTS

Four temporary pop-ups have opened and are opening in New York, San Diego, San Francisco and in the Las Angeles suburb Santa Anita, CNBC reports. Location-based virtual reality (VR) startup The Void is partnering with mall operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) to open 25 new entertainment outposts in the U.S.

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The Future Of Fashion: From Design To Merchandising, How Tech Is Reshaping The Industry

CB Insights

Fashion has always been a hotbed for innovation — from the invention of the sewing machine to the rise of e-commerce. Amazon is innovating in this area as well. Digital style assistants aren’t new, but the Echo Look appears to be the first voice-controlled innovation in the space. It’s also a huge industry.