The fall of Blockbuster remains a classic example of digital disruption. Formerly a dominant player in the rental market, Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in 2010. The trends the led to the big B's demise are also challenging the media ecosystem today. Will we see more blockbuster failures? Will incumbents be able to adapt?
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Amazon – behind on the VR chasm?
Amazon, unlike other big tech companies, with the multitude of products hasn't made its foray in the virtual reality or augmented reality space. However, sources say work is underway. This blogpost explores how Amazon could use VR to build on it's existing products.
Alibaba’s VR Shopping: Fad or Future?
A Tale of My Personal Virtual Shopping Experiences
Marxent Lab’s VisualCommerce : Changing the Classic Retail & Manufacturing Game
Visual Commerce has changed the way retail and manufacturing companies market their producst and has opened a plethora of industries that can leverage digital products in enhancing their value proposition
Lowe’s: VR, the Future of Retail
As brick and mortar retailers face increasing competition from online platforms, VR/AR provide a means to fight back and reengage consumers
This Startup Makes Money from Oil Tank Shadows
Orbital Insight: data is the new oil, literarily.
Nike+ … “They make shoes and stuff, right?”
Nike+ – how Nike used connected sports offerings to enhance the Nike Inc brand
ZARA: Achieving the “Fast” in Fast Fashion through Analytics
How does fast fashion make any business sense? Zara uses intensive data and analytics to manage a tight supply chain and give customers exactly what they want.
Can Data Save Us All? Lessons from Attempting to Transform Sears and Kmart through Data & Analytics
Lessons from attempting to transform Sears and Kmart through data & analytics.
Stitch Fix: Your Ideal Fashions are IN the Computer (yes, that’s a Zoolander joke)
Do you ever wonder whether you’ll actually use any of the lessons we’re learning at HBS? Katrina Lake’s usage of data and deployment of machine learning at Stitch Fix, proves that paying attention in class pays off.