Hi! Industry news from the last week is below.  Sources in the hyperlinked text after the headline. Have a great week!

Brand/Retailer:

• Macy’s tests chutes, tablets in dressing rooms to repel Amazon. Link
• TBS to launch a new tech show sponsored by Intel. Link
• American Eagle strikes successful chord with Aerie brand. Link
• Target’s latest ecommerce weapon is more precise delivery windows. Link
• Conde Nast hit web traffic high and turns on the caffeine. Link
• Comcast to invest $200M in Buzzfeed. Link
• Uniqlo to try out four day work week. Link
• Madewell recalls over 50K sandals. Link
• Gap’s earnings meet estimates as new CEO works to revamp chain. Link
• Inside Lands End’s quest for a younger, cooler customer. Link
• Urban Outfitters beats Q2 profit forecasts. Link
• Sephora sends sales higher at JC Penny. Link
• H&M launches denim collection made from in-store clothing donations. Link
• Target is doubling down on design that is both fabulous and functional. Link
• Gap to test fast fashion model in select stores. Link
• Gap CEO committed to elevating product before boosting marketing. Link
• Amazon’s PR troubles show corporate culture impacts brand perception. Link
• Not just millennials, consumers what experiences over things. Link
• Forever 21 aims to grow up with its customers. Link
• Apple shuffles in-store products for updated shopping experience. Link
• WalMart sees growth ahead in global ecommerce. Link

Marketing/Social:

• Twitter opens up its mobile ad network, introduces video. Link
• Google’s plan to win the music-streaming marketing war: partner with cool brands. Link
• Facebook has taken over from Google as a traffic source for news. Link
• Facebook takes on Medium and Linkedin with new Notes look. Link
• Twitter gives promoted tweets and video ads more mobile reach. Link
• Facebook tries allowing GIFs in ads and page posts. Link
• Google brings Twitter to desktop search results. Link
• Why Target had the only ad in Vogue’s September issue with a digital edge. Link
• Snapchat Discover to add Mashable, limit sponsorship takeovers. Link

Startups:

• Google Ventures just led a $100M investment in 3D printing startup Carbon3D. Link
• 50 companies that may be the next startup unicorns. Link
• Thread raises $8M to scale personal styling service. Link

International:

• Zalando sees success by tailoring its brand to each market. Link
• AirBnB’s China strategy is to get more people to leave China. Link
• Uber raises $100M from Tata of India. Link
• Luxe for sale as Cartier, Prada become bargains in Brazil. Link

Mobile/Emerging Tech:

• LinkedIn unveils app to compete with corporate directory. Link
• Google adds Marshmallow to its Android pantry. Link
• Swatch CEO signals plan to add smartwatch range. Link
• Ralph Lauren is bringing its sensory ‘smartshirt’ to market for $295. Link
• Mobile video advertising is growing three times as fast as spending on desktop video. Link
• Samsung introduces new phones, Samsung Pay and Periscope competitor. Link