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Chinese Automated Retail Startup Cloudpick (Yunna) Raises Series A+

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Cloudpick is one of few tech companies that herald the retail store of the future Shanghai-based retail tech startup Cloudpick Technology (Yunna Technology) has raised a Series A+ round of financing for an undisclosed amount, the company announced in a statement yesterday. The round was led by global early-stage venture capital firm Cathay Innovation, the […]

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Cloudpick is one of few tech companies that herald the retail store of the future Shanghai-based retail tech startup Cloudpick Technology (Yunna Technology) has raised a Series A+ round of financing for an undisclosed amount, the company announced in a statement yesterday. The round was led by global early-stage venture capital firm Cathay Innovation, the

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Pretail: One Step Ahead

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How ‘pretail’ is revolutionizing the face of ecommerce In light of the accelerated growth of ecommerce activities, an increasing number of businesses are opting to engage in ‘pretail’ to promote their products. ‘Pretail’ is when companies attempt to familiarize potential consumers with a product before its official launch.  Keeping in mind the stiff competition they

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How ‘pretail’ is revolutionizing the face of ecommerce In light of the accelerated growth of ecommerce activities, an increasing number of businesses are opting to engage in ‘pretail’ to promote their products. ‘Pretail’ is when companies attempt to familiarize potential consumers with a product before its official launch.  Keeping in mind the stiff competition they

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Voice Picking is Picking Up in Supply Chain Systems

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Voice picking is making the mandate clear: automate, or lose the plot. Australian retailer Kmart Australia, owned by the conglomerate Wesfarmers Limited, has become the first retailer in the country to deploy Android Voice across its fulfillment operations, the company announced in a statement on July 13. The project facilitates voice picking at Kmart distribution

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Voice picking is making the mandate clear: automate, or lose the plot. Australian retailer Kmart Australia, owned by the conglomerate Wesfarmers Limited, has become the first retailer in the country to deploy Android Voice across its fulfillment operations, the company announced in a statement on July 13. The project facilitates voice picking at Kmart distribution

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Solving Ecommerce’s Most Common Pain Points

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Alicia Tam talks to Jumpstart about her experience opening and running an online store for her primarily-offline family business, Chicks. Known as the ‘City of Malls,’ Hong Kong is a brick-and-mortar paradise with retail, department, and convenience stores located in every nook and cranny. According to Euromonitor International, Hong Kong has more than 350 department

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Alicia Tam talks to Jumpstart about her experience opening and running an online store for her primarily-offline family business, Chicks. Known as the ‘City of Malls,’ Hong Kong is a brick-and-mortar paradise with retail, department, and convenience stores located in every nook and cranny. According to Euromonitor International, Hong Kong has more than 350 department

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This Family Business is No Stranger to Technology and Innovation

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Alicia and Jennifer Tam give an inside look into the heritage company’s take on technology When Robert Tam, Executive Director and third-generational heir to the heritage lifestyle brand Chicks in Hong Kong, took over the reins of the company, his interest in business technology immediately showed. Robert undertook the task of technologically upgrading the company’s

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Alicia and Jennifer Tam give an inside look into the heritage company’s take on technology When Robert Tam, Executive Director and third-generational heir to the heritage lifestyle brand Chicks in Hong Kong, took over the reins of the company, his interest in business technology immediately showed. Robert undertook the task of technologically upgrading the company’s

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Bricks and Mortar

The Bricks and Mortar of Branding

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Unpacking the how and why of digital-first luxury brands opening physical retail locations With the rise of Shopify and the founding of glossy digital brands like Away, Casper, and Recess, retail is no longer restricted to a physical shopping experience. These luxury digital-native brands built up loyal online followings through innovative branding strategies, convincing consumers

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Unpacking the how and why of digital-first luxury brands opening physical retail locations With the rise of Shopify and the founding of glossy digital brands like Away, Casper, and Recess, retail is no longer restricted to a physical shopping experience. These luxury digital-native brands built up loyal online followings through innovative branding strategies, convincing consumers

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Fabelio

Indonesia Furniture Eretailer Fabelio’s US$9M Series C1 To Fuel Domestic Growth

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Aiming to expand within the Indonesia this year, Fabelio wants to move into Southeast Asian markets soon Indonesian online home furniture retail startup Fabelio has raised $9 million in its ongoing Series C round, the company announced in a statement today. The raise has grown the startup’s total capital pool to over $20 million, it

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Aiming to expand within the Indonesia this year, Fabelio wants to move into Southeast Asian markets soon Indonesian online home furniture retail startup Fabelio has raised $9 million in its ongoing Series C round, the company announced in a statement today. The raise has grown the startup’s total capital pool to over $20 million, it

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Subscription Model

Is the Subscription Model Right for You?

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By Daneesh Shahar This popular revenue model may not be for everyone Subscriptions have become synonymous with how we consume products and engage with services. Nowadays, it seems almost impossible to listen to music, watch movies, or shop online without being attached to a monthly subscription plan.  The perpetual exchange of value and the ability

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By Daneesh Shahar This popular revenue model may not be for everyone Subscriptions have become synonymous with how we consume products and engage with services. Nowadays, it seems almost impossible to listen to music, watch movies, or shop online without being attached to a monthly subscription plan.  The perpetual exchange of value and the ability

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The Comprehensive Guide to Sustainability in Fashion

The Comprehensive Guide to Sustainability in Fashion

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Both companies and consumers have to move towards sustainable fashion in order to maintain the ecological balance When eyeing your favourite pair of jeans or dress, you seldom think about the tons of water that were used to produce those clothes, or the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) used in their dyes, or the small hands of

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Both companies and consumers have to move towards sustainable fashion in order to maintain the ecological balance When eyeing your favourite pair of jeans or dress, you seldom think about the tons of water that were used to produce those clothes, or the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) used in their dyes, or the small hands of

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Ula

B2B Retail Marketplace Ula Chalks Up US$10.5M In Seed Funding

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Ula aims to support small retailers address their sourcing and working capital needs Jakarta-based small retail marketplace app Ula has raised $10.5 million in seed funding from several institutional and angel investors, the startup announced in a statement on June 10. Sequoia India and Lightspeed India led the round, with participation from SMDV, Quona Capital,

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Ula aims to support small retailers address their sourcing and working capital needs Jakarta-based small retail marketplace app Ula has raised $10.5 million in seed funding from several institutional and angel investors, the startup announced in a statement on June 10. Sequoia India and Lightspeed India led the round, with participation from SMDV, Quona Capital,

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Product Review: VIZZ Jewelry

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By Kelly Cho The intersection of art and fashion VIZZ Jewelry, an independent jewelry brand for modern women, was inspired by the idea of integrating contemporary art and high fashion with avant-garde jewelry. From statement pieces to dainty staples, the brand offers a varied selection that appeals to those from all walks of life.  Each

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By Kelly Cho The intersection of art and fashion VIZZ Jewelry, an independent jewelry brand for modern women, was inspired by the idea of integrating contemporary art and high fashion with avant-garde jewelry. From statement pieces to dainty staples, the brand offers a varied selection that appeals to those from all walks of life.  Each

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Zilingo

Zilingo: Anatomy of an Almost-Unicorn

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Charting Zilingo’s meteoric growth from pre-seed to global titan  When Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor first met at a house party in Bengaluru in 2015, they had no idea that they were starting down the path to building one of the most talked-about companies in the retail and fashion space.  Bose, fresh from a visit

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Charting Zilingo’s meteoric growth from pre-seed to global titan  When Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor first met at a house party in Bengaluru in 2015, they had no idea that they were starting down the path to building one of the most talked-about companies in the retail and fashion space.  Bose, fresh from a visit

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innovation

A New Perspective on Innovation

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By YeeLing Chang Focusing on the product and community is the route to innovation success We see a ton of coverage these days about tech startups, often neglecting to discuss other new businesses that have been established in recent years. These businesses may not be selling a product or service with groundbreaking technology that changes

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By YeeLing Chang Focusing on the product and community is the route to innovation success We see a ton of coverage these days about tech startups, often neglecting to discuss other new businesses that have been established in recent years. These businesses may not be selling a product or service with groundbreaking technology that changes

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market bubbles

Bubbling Troubles: 5 Market Bubbles To Watch Out For

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Smaller market bubbles have ‘popped’ up in the current market Today, tulips can be purchased for a handful of dollars. The value they were traded at in the early 1600s, however, could be enough to put you through an Ivy League B-School four times. Tulip Mania refers to a speculative bubble that gripped the Dutch

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Smaller market bubbles have ‘popped’ up in the current market Today, tulips can be purchased for a handful of dollars. The value they were traded at in the early 1600s, however, could be enough to put you through an Ivy League B-School four times. Tulip Mania refers to a speculative bubble that gripped the Dutch

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Dropshipping

6 Steps to Start And Run A Dropshipping Store Without Ever Leaving Your Home

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With solutions like Shopify, you can own and run a dropshipping ecommerce store without investing in inventory or a dedicated logistics chain The global pandemic has accelerated digitization and boosted ecommerce, as consumers move online to make purchases in the interest of maintaining social distancing.  According to a survey conducted by YouGov, 82% of people

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With solutions like Shopify, you can own and run a dropshipping ecommerce store without investing in inventory or a dedicated logistics chain The global pandemic has accelerated digitization and boosted ecommerce, as consumers move online to make purchases in the interest of maintaining social distancing.  According to a survey conducted by YouGov, 82% of people

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ecommerce platform

Choosing the Right Ecommerce Platform for Your Store

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By Plato Wai   Now more than ever, anything that is done offline can be done faster and more efficiently online–be it completing a course or finding a pair of limited edition sneakers.   Against this backdrop, companies are scrambling to build an online presence. Whether you already have an offline store and getting online

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By Plato Wai   Now more than ever, anything that is done offline can be done faster and more efficiently online–be it completing a course or finding a pair of limited edition sneakers.   Against this backdrop, companies are scrambling to build an online presence. Whether you already have an offline store and getting online

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