Would you trust a computer to choose your wardrobe? We tried it

Would you trust a computer to choose your wardrobe? We tried it

2023 was the year for generative AI in fashion. So,how do ‘virtual stylists’ work,and would they be able to choose a winning outfit?

  • byMelissa Singer

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The Iconic promises to issue refunds to hacked customers

The Iconic promises to issue refunds to hacked customers

Customers took to the retailer’s Facebook posts to complain about being left out of pocket. Some claimed over $1000 had been taken out of their bank accounts.

  • byDavid Swan andJessica Yun
Once was adored:What went wrong with Adore Beauty

Once was adored:What went wrong with Adore Beauty

Adore Beauty entered the ASX in late 2020 with a market capitalisation of $650 million,enticing more women to invest for the first time. Now the gloss has worn off.

  • bySarah Danckert
‘Retailers cannot discount forever’:Will mega-sales and deals be back in 2024?

‘Retailers cannot discount forever’:Will mega-sales and deals be back in 2024?

This year’s Black Friday deals were some of the best that Australia’s ever seen. But it’s uncertain if retailers can offer the same next year,as discounts eat into margins.

  • byJessica Yun
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein set for Wall Street with a $136b dream

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein set for Wall Street with a $136b dream

The Chinese giant has reportedly filed confidentially with US regulators for an initial public offering,sources say.

  • byMatthew Monks,Olivia Rockeman andVenus Feng
‘Extremely sorry’:The Iconic finds a further $201,000 in underpayments
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‘Extremely sorry’:The Iconic finds a further $201,000 in underpayments

The online fashion retailer,which uncovered more than $1 million in underpayments last year,has slashed more than 100 jobs and has never turned a profit in Australia.

  • byJessica Yun
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It seemed like a fuss-free Marketplace sale. Then the buyer showed up

It seemed like a fuss-free Marketplace sale. Then the buyer showed up

Sites such as Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace are a hellscape of scammers and hagglers. So why do we keep subjecting ourselves to this horror?

  • byShona Hendley
What does your shopping ‘wishlist’ look like? Retailers are paying attention

What does your shopping ‘wishlist’ look like? Retailers are paying attention

Whether you’re a ‘hedonist’,‘planner’ or ‘creative’ wishlister,clicking that little heart is fast-becoming a valuable tool for retailers.

  • byMelissa Singer
Maggie Beer’s premium fare out of favour as customers trade down

Maggie Beer’s premium fare out of favour as customers trade down

The gourmet food company,known for selling products like pate,bone broth and ice-cream,will consider further price rises despite consumers opting for budget brands.

  • byJessica Yun
Raising a retail shrine to Fender is a highly strung business

Raising a retail shrine to Fender is a highly strung business

The costs are astronomical so why,in an era of online shopping,are big brands still building flagship stores?

  • byBarry Divola
Fenton&Fenton customers owed $1.6m;ATO,BMW,banks among creditors

Fenton&Fenton customers owed $1.6m;ATO,BMW,banks among creditors

Those caught up in the collapse of the furniture business include former employees,major banks,the tax office,and Lucy Fenton’s husband.

  • byJessica Yun