NFTs

eBay Acquires NFT Marketplace KnownOrigin

eBay has acquired KnownOrigin, a UK-based non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2018, KnownOrigin’s technology…

Moving into the Metaverse: Growing Swath of Brands Test Out Virtual Experiences

Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out Part 1 of this series focusing on evolving consumer perceptions of the metaverse. If the…

LookHUMAN Debuts NFT-Based Rewards Program

Pop culture-focused print-on-demand platform LookHUMAN has rolled out a new rewards program that allow customers to earn non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with every…

5 Hot Retail Trends to Explore at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo

Retail industry professionals know how vital it is for them to stay abreast of the latest consumer and societal trends. When your…

WWE Signs Wide-Reaching Deal with Fanatics for Official Ecommerce Site, Trading Cards and NFTs

Professional wrestling organization WWE has teamed up with online sports destination Fanatics in a comprehensive new deal that covers ecommerce and licensed…

Nike to Double Down on DTC Following Q3 Gains, Plans Standalone Jordan Stores

Nike is pushing forward with its digitally focused direct-to-consumer strategy following a strong Q3, with plans to build “the marketplace of the…

Why 2022 Will Be a Big Coming Out Party for NFTs

Mike Winkelmann’s digital art project EVERYDAYs sold for a record-setting $69 million in March 2021. That moment is widely credited with kicking…

Experiencing Metaverse FOMO? Don’t Panic, it’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Many eyes have been turned lately toward “the metaverse.” But while the metaverse is certainly the topic du jour, it’s not necessarily…

How Can Brands Capitalize on NFTs? VC Firm Spotlights 3 Trends

The NFT space is heating up, and brands across the retail realm are eager to show their innovation in the quickly blossoming…

Can an NFT Marketplace Save GameStop?

Following a year of wild twist and turns, retail’s most indefatigable underdog has introduced its next act. GameStop will launch a marketplace…

Inside the Metaverse Mania: Experts Identify 4 Key Challenges and Opportunities

The metaverse seems to be everywhere these days, while technically being nowhere. (Its entirely virtual existence is the appeal, after all.) But…

Nike Furthers Metaverse Ambitions with Acquisition of Virtual Sneaker Brand RTFKT

Nike has acquired RTFKT — a company that creates digital artifacts, including “Metaverse-ready” sneakers and other collectibles — for an undisclosed amount….