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Why We Souvenir

What do you think of when you hear “souvenirs”? How does that word make you feel? If you’re anything like me, it elicits a cringe or a grimace, perhaps a not-quite-whispered “ew.” I think immediately of garish gift shops lined with mass-produced items invariably made in China: statuettes of landmarks, snow globes, T-shirts plastered with eyeroll-inducing slogans and designs, chintzy toys to keep ill-behaved children occupied. In short, I envision

Christian Louboutin prompts branded UGC with photo filter app

Image created using Louboutinize app French footwear and accessories label Christian Louboutin is letting its consumers further display their affection through photography with a branded filter application for iOS. Much like a branded version of Instagram, the Louboutinize app enables consumers to add one of a handful of exclusive filters that represents an of the label’s aesthetic to their photos, which can then be shared on social media. Christian Louboutin’s

Christian Louboutin prompts branded UGC with photo filter app

Image created using Louboutinize app French footwear and accessories label Christian Louboutin is letting its consumers further display their affection through photography with a branded filter application for iOS. Much like a branded version of Instagram, the Louboutinize app enables consumers to add one of a handful of exclusive filters that represents an of the label’s aesthetic to their photos, which can then be shared on social media. Christian Louboutin’s

Alibaba's Suning deal a riposte to growing might of rival JD.com

By Paul Carsten BEIJING (Reuters) – “Tragedy” – that was Alibaba Group Holding Ltd founder Jack Ma’s prediction for the fate of rival JD.com Inc in comments published earlier this year. On Monday Alibaba signaled it is no longer writing off its smaller competitor, making a $4.6 billion investment to give it more traction in two areas JD.com does well in: logistics and electronics. Ma’s online shopping titan bought into