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‘Agile Manufacturing Vital for Apparel Companies’ – James Jaichander, SVP Customer Success (India, APAC & ME) and Global Pre-Sales, Stellium

Dheeraj Sharma — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:37:14 +0000

As the world becomes more interconnected, the need for robust processes to identify and successfully manage growing supply-chain risks has become paramount. Stellium, a management consulting firm with a strong global presence in America, Asia and Europe, offers tailored services to address the unique needs of the apparel sector in supply chain, manufacturing and logistics. […]

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Paul Smith partners with Centra to enhance e-commerce and digital wholesale operations

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:06:11 +0000

Paul Smith is intensifying its focus on digital operations, including DTC e-commerce and digital wholesale, while closely integrating these efforts with its physical retail business. The goal is to “create a seamless, global brand presence.” To achieve this, Paul Smith has partnered with the specialist fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform Centra. The collaboration has already […]

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Shoppers Stop partners with Single.id for Shoppers Stop First Citizen Club

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:01:13 +0000

Shoppers Stop, India’s premium omnichannel retailer store has partnered with Single.id, the world’s first cross-reward-programme-identifier, to launch a new app powered by Single.id, aimed at significantly enhancing the consumer reward experience for millions of its customers. Shoppers Stop hopes to provide its 10 million+ First Citizen Club Members with convenience and value by incorporating Single.id […]

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Skylark Soft Limited unites Fortis Group to advance apparel production with PROTRACKER

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:03:40 +0000

Skylark Soft Limited announces a strategic cooperation with Fortis Group, a major step forward for the garment manufacturing business. The main goal of this partnership is to include the cutting-edge PROTRACKER real-time production tracking technology from Skylark Soft into Fortis Group’s clothing production operations. Reputable garment exporter from Germany and Bangladesh, Fortis Group has five […]

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Reacting ‘quickly’ in textile industry may not be a solution always

Nitish Varshney — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:37:05 +0000

“One way (and right way) to address rising input costs, hike in wages and removal of subsidies in apparel and textile manufacturing and export industry is adopting technology-driven strategies,” advocated Andreas Dietz, Managing Director, Groz-Beckert East Asia LLP when he recently had an exclusive face-to-face discussion with Team Apparel Resources. It’s worth noting here that […]

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UAE’s Landmark Group and Unicommerce team up

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:07:16 +0000

Dubai-based retailer, Landmark Group, has partnered with Unicommerce, a leading Indian e-commerce enablement SaaS platform, to strengthen its e-commerce operations in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Starting with its home decor brand, HomeBox, Landmark Group will integrate more brands into this collaboration. This arrangement includes using Unicommerce’s multi-channel order management […]

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LuisaViaRoma partners with Bolt to support US e-commerce growth

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:11:34 +0000

To improve the checkout process for its US customers, online luxury fashion retailer, LuisaViaRoma has partnered with checkout technology company Bolt. To promote the expansion of its e-commerce business in the US, LuisaViaRoma said in a statement that it would use Bolt’s shopping network to identify US customers and provide a “seamless one-click checkout.” The […]

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Solvei8 kicks off exclusive planner workshop in Dhaka

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:33:05 +0000

On May 18th, Solvei8, a leader in apparel manufacturing cloud solutions, hosted its inaugural planners workshop in Dhaka. The event featured an exclusive walkthrough of Plani8, Solvei8’s latest product designed to revolutionise apparel production planning. Senior planners and management from across the Indian subcontinent gathered to experience Plani8’s capabilities firsthand and explore how it can […]

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Sandro launches AI tool to help customers find their ‘ideal size’

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:47:48 +0000

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by the SMCP group-owned French brand Sandro to assist clients in selecting their optimal size. Sandro announced a partnership with Fringuant on Linkedin. Fringuant is a body scanning tool that assists users in determining their garment size. With the use of an AI-powered application, online consumers may use details […]

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Coach steps into Roblox and Zepeto metaverses

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:20:32 +0000

As part of its ongoing “Find Your Courage” campaign, which aims to support users in exploring and discovering their identities, US fashion giant Coach has entered the metaverse platforms Roblox and Zepeto. In an effort to make “high-end fashion more accessible and interactive,” Coach announced that consumers will be able to view digital versions of […]

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SAIZ secures € 2.5 million seed investment

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:44:42 +0000

SAIZ, a RetailTech company specializing in data analytics for personalised clothing sizing, has secured a €2.5 million seed investment. This funding round, led by EnjoyVenture and Salica Investments, follows a previous investment led by Spread Ventures. SAIZ will utilise the funds to enhance its product development. The start-up has already partnered with several well-known European […]

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UK-based fashion tech start-up Hey Savi secures £ 2.2 million in funding

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:38:59 +0000

Hey Savi, a start-up founded by Victoria Peppiatt, Angela Vinci, and Sarah Daniel, has secured £ 2.2 million in investment. The start-up aims to revolutionise online fashion shopping using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and unique customer and fashion data. Their goal is to deliver a highly personalized solution for customers to find and purchase their […]

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Archroma and Vivid CLM innovate textile printing with colour matching solutions

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:20:29 +0000

Global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, Archroma is collaborating with Zydat Inc. to integrate the complete Color Atlas into the Vivid Color Library Management (CLM) platform. This partnership aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of inkjet digital printing for the fashion and textile industries. The Color Atlas by Archroma, the largest engineered colour library […]

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Pepe Jeans India aims to leverage technology for growth, enhancing operational efficiency

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:49:00 +0000

Pepe Jeans India is expanding its technology adoption and brick-and-mortar presence in the Indian market. The denim and casual wear company is exploring augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to enhance the shopping experience and has seen backend technology streamline its operations. According to Satish Karunakaran, Director of Transformation at Pepe Jeans India, the […]

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Upstream unveils the world’s first music-inspired fashion app

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:43:54 +0000

Upstream, the online fashion and music service, has introduced a new music-driven shopping experience, dubbed the “world’s first fashion streaming service.” It says it provides a “reliable and affordable way to discover and access fashion from leading brands to emerging designers” and is aimed towards “young fashion savvy consumers”. The expanded secondary platform offered by […]

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5 Prominent retail fulfilment companies to watch out for

Nitish Varshney — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:59:45 +0000

Retail fulfilment entails sending products in bulk to a retail store or store’s distribution hub that are then individually sold to consumers. A fulfilment company is an organisation that processes the receipt, packing, delivery and return of customer orders for businesses. Fulfilment companies enable businesses to outsource their order fulfilment, including goods in warehousing, pick […]

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Celio’s Tech-Powered Retail and Merchandising Planning: Vinit Doshi, Head – Product, Sourcing & Design, Celio

Nitish Varshney — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:32:54 +0000

Embracing technology to refine buying processes and retail merchandising planning is becoming crucial than ever. Celio – a leading French fashion brand operating in over 50 countries including India – is a firm believer in the impact of data analytics and artificial intelligence on merchandising decisions. As Celio expands its footprint, Vinit Doshi, Head – […]

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Integrating real-time monitoring and lean to enhance lingerie manufacturing: Sarthak Kubadia, MD, Abhinandan Creation

Nitish Varshney — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:04:36 +0000

Lingerie is one of the most complex apparel items to manufacture. It requires sheer amount of technical expertise to produce a precise and comfortable lingerie product that fits the skin of a woman. However, Indian apparel factories have understood the need of the hour as they are slowly yet impactfully integrating technical know-how to produce […]

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Flipkart partners with BillDesk to enhance its digital payment services

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:38:33 +0000

E-commerce giant Flipkart has partnered with payment solutions provider BillDesk to expand its digital payment offerings. As part of a broader initiative to promote cashless transactions, the Walmart-owned company has introduced five new payment categories with BillDesk. “We have diversified our selection of services in line with Flipkart’s vision to simplify the digital payments journey […]

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Hi-Tech Apparel acquires majority stake in Unmade

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:12:35 +0000

Global clothing manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel has purchased a majority stake in UK software startup Unmade as it grows. The software company makes it possible for fashion labels like Ralph Lauren and sporting firms like New Balance and Decathlon to sell bespoke apparel on demand. By “turning designs into manufacturing-ready data, lowering minimum order quantities, reducing […]

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