AI helps retailers to be human

Published: October 25, 2018

Artificial intelligence and machine learning’s most powerful and tangible future benefit often gets lost in the excitement over analytics and insights.

Can Michael Kors’ Capri become the American LVMH?

Published: October 24, 2018

Prominently missing in the Michael Kors acquisition announcement of Italian fashion brand Versace was any mention of cost-saving synergies that it will realize. Quite the opposite: Kors will have to invest significantly to get Versace on track.

Trump brand takes hit from political persona

Published: October 23, 2018

Almost two years into his time in office, President Donald Trump’s political brand is weakening his retail brand in categories such as real estate, according to a new report.

Adidas called out for fraud on the Trademark Office in Reebok’s RBK case

Published: October 22, 2018

Trademarks require bona fide use in commerce to gain rights – both for common law rights and for federal trademark registrations. A recent decision from Oregon involving Adidas and its Reebok subsidiary shows that even the largest companies can be tripped up by this requirement.