Most E-Retailers Say They Have Fraud Under Control
Fraud is the scourge of e-commerce, but many e-retailers claim to have it under control, according to a recent Internet Retailer survey of 254 companies. [Source: Internet Retailer]
From Reality Show To Retail
NBC debuted “Fashion Star” this week where designs are critiqued by judges Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos, then bid for by executives from Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and H&M. Within minutes of the show’s end, the selected pieces are up for retail online and in stores the next day. The stores reported strong sales. [Source: Women’s Wear Daily]
Kinect With The Best Fit
You think you’ve found the perfect pair of jeans, but you’re a little hesitant to buy them online without having the opportunity to try them on. Maybe, soon you can just fire up your Xbox Kinect and play virtual dress-up. Bloomingdale’s reports that up to 40% of clothing purchased is returned because of poor fit. The retailer contracted with British body-mapping firm Bodymetrics to provide an in-store service using Kinects that analyzes and categorizes your body to find clothes that fit. [Source: TechCrunch]
