FASHION TECH: Facebook Founder Starts Charity Site Jumo | Groupon Makes Buy In Spite Of Google...

• One of Facebook's founders, Chris Hughes, is starting an online community to benefit charities, Jumo.com. The site will connect users to non-profits and charities, as well as centering on topics ranging from building schools in Africa to broader issues like gay rights. (NYT)
• Yes, Google is buying Groupon. But that didn’t stop the daily discount site from acquiring Silicon Valley-based Ludic Labs, a privately-owned marketing firm. (Mashable)
• Luxury automobile companies are increasingly taking advantage of mobile advertising to reach a larger consumer base. Study shows mobile ads could prove an effective strategy. (Luxury Daily)
• Cyber Monday made history with record-breaking profits recorded from the day. Altogether, sale numbers were 20 percent higher than last year. (WWD)
• Several sources saying Style.com may be looking at airing its new reality show North of Madison online rather than on television. (Fashionista)
• The Supreme Court denies Tiffany & Co.'s appeal to hear claim that eBay is endorsing counterfeit products of the jeweler. A rundown of the affairs with commentary by a New York legal expert. (Luxury Daily)
• Gilt Groupe plans to open its new men’s shop in July; the Internet retailer has seen tremendous success and thinks it can capitalize on the typical man’s shopping habits. (NY Mag)








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