Apparel brands have a lot of control over how their clothes look — but not very much control over how they’re made. And that, according to PANGAIA Chief Innovation Officer Amanda Parkes, is often at the discretion of the textile manufacturer. But PANGAIA, a DTC brand, believes it can change the model by seizing control of its material development and production — and collaborating with other brands.   Read More...

Brick-and-mortar commerce continues to lose ground overall, but it’s hardly dead. Product returns, luxury sales and even online operators are helping to breathe new life into traditional commerce. Can these trends hold after the holiday shoppers go home?  Read More...

The Keys To Big Wins In Payments And Commerce

AI and FinTech are helping to create new opportunities, including some unexpected industries and regions. And payment could help commerce get greener. AI is making strides in a variety of areas — some of them unexpected. Cross-border payments, alternative lending and FinTech are thriving in new ways and for new players. And new or better forms of financing could help trucking go green.   Read More...