IBM is continuing to expand its ongoing retail initiatives with a new MobileFirst for iOS Sales Assist app, one of a number of emerging technologies the company views as a potential disruptor.

The influx of aspiring Pokemon Masters may actually be a blessing in disguise for the malls of America, which have experienced slumping sales and foot traffic in recent years. According to social media, many of the Pokemon Gyms and PokeStops -- locations for players to train their Pokemon or stock...

Today, models’ Instagram photos and follower counts are referred to often, by everyone from casting directors wondering about their personalities to brand executives looking to align themselves with influential talent. In short, they’re commonly the catalyst for models’ biggest deals.

The plus-size movement is gaining traction among brands and retailers who are beginning to cater to the $20.4 billion market in the U.S. Increasingly they're turning to plus-size models, but as one model tells Glossy in our latest confessions, there's still a long way to go before plus-size is considered...

It’s not always enough to be the creative force behind a major luxury fashion brand. Sometimes you have to build your own personal empire. Here's how Karl Lagerfeld did it.

Chatbots are popular in fashion for obvious reasons. It brings an element of the in-store experience online, letting people speak one-on-one with customers.

Susan Naci loves to talk about fear. The 32 Laight Street Partners investor is struck by how many decisions by VCs, startups and big brands are all driven by that one most cripping of emotions. People are so afraid of not seeing scale or growth, that they often miss out...

So often at runway shows, everything is colorful — except the model herself. Instagram is trying to change that. The photo sharing app has launched #RunwayForAll, a week-long hashtag initiative on its massively popular account (163 million followers) showcasing diverse models who are “redefining industry standards.” Kicking off last Wednesday, the first model...

Milly designer Michelle Smith is launching the brand's first fully integrated marketing campaign across print, digital and social channels this fall with the help of graphic designer Jessica Walsh. The evocative images and videos showcase pieces from Milly's fall and winter lines and will also be shared on a new...

Selling online is a distinct challenge for a sensory product like perfume. So new fragrance company Phlur is hoping to tap into people's other senses to get them to buy its scents this way. The company is using video, Spotify playlists and a 'how to wear' guide, in order to...

For some of the biggest influencers in fashion, their blogs have served as catalysts to large scale sponsorships, advertising campaigns and book deals. These style enthusiasts have entrenched themselves as iconic mainstays and purveyors of style, identifying and establishing trends by transforming passion projects into a lucrative venture.

Jack Erwin co-founder, Ariel Nelson, explains his stance on creating a direct to consumer shoe business and how it allows the brand to sell luxury shoes at a fraction of the cost.