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April 2022
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#Metaverse
Take your first step into the metaverse
A guide to metaverse by Muhamad Daud, EVP Engineering at Photon
L’Oréal eyes NFTs and the metaverse
L’Oréal eyes NFTs and the metaverse, filing for 17 virtual goods-related trademarks.
7 million people visits Nike’s metaverse store
Nike claims that nearly 7 million people from around the world have visited Nikeland.
CVS prepares to enter the metaverse
If you’re wondering what healthcare might look like in the metaverse, keep an eye on CVS Health.
Retail
Coca-Cola HBC successfully relaunches B2B platform
Transforming an ordering platform into a holistic customer portal
Gucci buys virtual land on the Sandbox, officially entering the metaverse
Gucci made its official entry into the metaverse by buying a virtual plot of land on the Sandbox, making it the latest among major fashion brands exploring the digital space of the future.
The Nike metaverse store has been visited by 7 million people
Nike claims that nearly 7 million people from around the world have visited Nikeland.
Dolce & Gabbana embrace the metaverse at Milan Fashion Week
Designers defy ‘cancellation’ to stitch together real and virtual catwalks in fantasy runway show.
FinServ
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JPMorgan looks at business opportunities in the metaverse
JPMorgan opens a bank branch in the metaverse.
American Express journeys into the metaverse
American Express journeys into the metaverse.
Mogo announces expansion into metaverse
Mogo announces expansion into metaverse with investment in NFT trading platform NFT trader.
Consumer Goods
Kohler discusses their digital transformation journey
Building robust digital capabilities for the New Normal and beyond
L’Oréal eyes NFTs and the metaverse
L’Oréal eyes NFTs and the metaverse, filing for 17 virtual goods-related trademarks.
Coca-Cola launches its latest weird soda flavour in the metaverse
Coca-Cola announced another new flavor from its Coca-Cola creations department, apparently inspired by gaming.
Heineken brews a virtual beer in the metaverse
The latest brand to join the metaverse craze is brewing giant Heineken with its first-ever virtual beer - Heineken Silver.
Healthcare
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CVS prepares to enter the metaverse
If you’re wondering what healthcare might look like in the metaverse, keep an eye on CVS Health.
Johnson & Johnson set to enter the metaverse
Johnson & Johnson is set to enter the metaverse with virtual skin care products.
UK's DeHealth to create a 3D healthcare metaverse
British nonprofit DeHealth is looking into making a “decentralized metaverse” to allow doctors and patients to interact in another “new world."
People On The Move
Andy Shin
Hodinkee appoints former LVMH, Farfetch exec as CEO
Katie Anderson
Neiman Marcus Group appoints Katie Anderson as EVP and CFO
Yianna Papanikolaou
Westpac appoints Chief Transformation Officer
David Exposito
TrueLayer appoints former Amazon exec David Exposito as VP of EU sales
Ann Barbier
Former Translate CMO Ann Barbier is moving to Camp4 Therapeutics in the same role
Emily Erusha-Hilleque
Macy’s nabs Target vet to lead its private brand strategy
Job Openings
Director, CX Advanced Analytics and Digital Experimentation
GSK seeks Director, CX Advanced Analytics and Digital Experimentation
Adidas seeks Senior Director, Digital Ecosystem Marketing - Marketplace
Adidas seeks Senior Director, Digital Ecosystem Marketing - Marketplace
Estée Lauder looking for Executive Director, Creative - Aveda
Estée Lauder looking for Executive Director, Creative - Aveda
Commercial Banking Strategy Senior Manager - Executive Director
JP Morgan Chase & Co. is looking for Commercial Banking Strategy Senior Manager - Executive Director
Target seeks Director, Technology Finance
Target seeks Director, Technology Finance
McKesson is looking for Director, Technology Communications
McKesson is looking for Director, Technology Communications
