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Clarks has announced it has entered the metaverse, tying up with online gaming platform Roblox to do so. The partnership involves a unique Roblox stadium designed for fans to connect,…

Boohoo drops NFT avatar collection

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May 16, 2022

Following the success of its first free NFT drop, Boohoo has partnered with four female artists from the NFT community to create an “affordable and inclusive” avatar collection. The fast…

Gucci to accept cryptocurrency payments in select US stores

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May 5, 2022

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Gucci will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments by the end of the month in five of its US stores, with plans to expand to all of its 111 American locations. The…

The metaverse must champion body positivity and inclusivity, argues Mishi McDuff

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April 27, 2022

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As the metaverse begins to take hold, it must improve and champion body positivity and inclusivity, argues Blueberry Entertainment founder and chief executive Mishi McDuff. As virtual worlds gain mainstream…

Meta opens first brick-and-mortar store to help demystify the metaverse

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April 26, 2022

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Meta is opening its first ever physical retail space, which aims to demystify the metaverse for consumers. The Meta Store will be located on the Meta Burlingame campus, home of…

Retail Gazette launches Ecommerce Insider Community for ‘leaders and decision makers’

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April 25, 2022

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Retail Gazette has launched an Ecommerce Insider Community exclusively for ‘leaders and decision makers’ from across the world of ecommerce and retail technology. Launching in partnership with Charged, the community…

Hermès ponders entering the metaverse

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April 20, 2022

Hermès is pondering using the metaverse for communications, although the luxury fashion brand remains focused on craftsmanship. “We are curious and interested” about the metaverse,” executive chairman Axel Dumas told…

Teens are split on the metaverse and the majority barely use VR headsets

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April 14, 2022

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Teens are unsure about the metaverse or don’t have any interest, and don’t plan to purchase a VR headset, according to a new report from Piper Sandler. The research reveals…

Epic Games raises $2bn to build metaverse vision

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April 14, 2022

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