Retail
January 29, 2018
Sotheby's is working to make its digital tools more data-driven and intelligent. Image credit: Sotheby's
By Danny Parisi
Auction house Sotheby’s is continuing its move towards a more digital and data-friendly business model with the acquisition of Thread Genius, a startup focused on image recognition and recommendations.
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