Third Wave Fashion // JUNE 2014 | Page 13

2 . ONLINE SHOPPING SAME DAY SHOWDOWN We all know Google is trying to take over, and now the company has taken aim at Amazon, debuting same-day shipping in California and NYC. ough the service is primarily geared toward household goods for now, the move raises the bar for consumer convenience now that the two online giants are essentially offering competing services. FAST COMPANY FANCY MATH FOR MOTHER’S DAY 1. CANOPY REIGNS IN ONLINE SHOPPING Finding the perfect gi for mom is rarely easy, but online service Intelligi provided a mathematical solution to race to remember what mom wants. Essentially using a sample group and some proprietary “fancy math” the service offered a new look at whether a mother’s day gi was actually a good gi. FAST CO. CREATE Browsing online stores can be a hassle, at best, and the massive size of Amazon alone doesn’t help the situation. at’s where Canopy steps in, an app designed to create a Pinterest-like experience for web stores. Attempting to capitalize on a better customer experience is definitely nothing new, but the clean look of Canopy is refreshing. PSFK 1 . SHOPS 2. REINVENTING THE POP UP Pop up shops are nothing new, and we expect to see a ton of them this summer, but PopInShop is looking to put a new spin on a Storefront type service. Rather than connecting brands to spaces the company focuses on providing a more substantial connection for brands with temporary placement in boutiques. e benefit of course is the long term potential for business rather than just a short-lived event. FASHIONISTA // 11