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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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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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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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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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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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Mango Teen unveils its first campaign created by artificial intelligence

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:09:45 +0000

Mango has launched an entirely AI-generated campaign for its Mango Teen line. Designed for the limited-edition Sunset Dream collection, this campaign underscores Mango’s commitment to innovation in the fashion industry. Jordi Alex, Chief Information Technology Officer at Mango, remarked, “Artificial intelligence is a technological revolution that offers significant opportunities. It should serve as a co-pilot […]

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Prominent consumer engagement technology providers in India

Nitish Varshney — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:31:11 +0000

Competitiveness amongst brands today means that acquisition is much more expensive than retention of customers. Every brand is looking to increase its retention rates which can be done through technology integration into website or apps which help customers engage more with brands’ offerings and enhance their shopping experience. Team Apparel Resources has identified five such […]

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Building Connections: NFTs, QR Codes and Social Communities redefining customer engagement

Apparel Resources — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:12:42 +0000

In order to create and establish a well-known brand, brand communities are essential as they move beyond a brand’s products. The advent of social media and digital marketing platforms has facilitated firms’ ability to connect with a wider range of consumers, enabling consumers to make more informed decisions. Customers who are part of a brand […]

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Selfridges and Snapchat launch AR locker room

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:21:18 +0000

In honour of the summer of sports, Selfridges and Snapchat have collaborated on a new augmented reality (AR) locker room pop-up at the retailer’s Oxford Street headquarters in London. The entire store is themed “Sportopia.” Customers may digitally try on their favourite sports apparel, engage with their favourite sports companies, and play with cutting-edge technology, […]

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Vishal Mega-Mart partners with Officenet to boost retail efficiency by 30 per cent

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:35:38 +0000

Leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart has teamed up with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider, to enhance operational efficiency across its 650+ stores in India. This strategic partnership aims to increase efficiency by 30 per cent using advanced AI and ML technologies. Officenet’s customised HRMS framework will streamline Vishal Mega-Mart workforce management, addressing complex […]

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Radar, a fashion fast-find app, launches in the UK

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:54:15 +0000

Newly launched app Radar aims to “revolutionise the online fashion shopping experience” with a bold promise. It seeks to end consumers’ “hard-to-find screenshot habit and hours spent browsing endless product catalogues.” Radar claims to provide users with a “streamlined solution to save and organise your favourite fashion finds while tracking prices across all online retailers.” […]

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