Fabric

APRIL 11, 2023

Fashion and apparel storefronts always need fresh supplies of trendy clothes. At the same time, consumer behavior is changing. When a customer buys an item from the retailer’s online store, the supplier ships the product directly to the consumer on the retailer’s behalf. But today’s clothing retailers are feeling the pinch.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Seeking to step up its appeal to younger shoppers, luxury Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo has partnered with digital platform Farfetch. In addition to bolstering Ferragamo’s digital capabilities, Gobbetti appointed Maximilian Davis as Creative Director of Ferragamo in March 2022 to refresh the brand on the design side.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Higher-income consumers are less impacted by inflation and, while aware of higher food, home and transportation costs, still have the funds to drive luxury sales and luxury growth,” said Marie Driscoll, Managing Director, Luxury and Retail at Coresight Research in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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365 Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

The Retail Technology Show has announced that Dr Nick Beighton, CEO of MATCHESFASHION and Chairman of Secret Sales, will join its headline speakers as part of its 2024 conference programme. Register for free to attend the industry’s flagship event which brings the magic of retail to life, here.

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Omnisend

MARCH 29, 2021

If ever any industry fully embraced ecommerce, it’s fashion. Consumers are just as (and perhaps arguably more so, thanks to COVID-19) comfortable buying new apparel online as they are in-store. According to Shopify’s Fashion Industry Report , the fashion industry will reach a whopping $713 billion by next year.

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Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

Welcome to Part 2 of The Modern Retailer’s Guide To Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel. In Part 1, we covered the basics of dropshipping and explored the reasons why every fashion retailer should switch from a traditional retail model to an asset-light dropship model. 5 Tips and Strategies for Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel 1.

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ESW

JUNE 1, 2023

ESW Case Study ICONIC US FASHION BRAND. CONQUERING DTC IN CANADA This world-famous fashion house had a wholesale arm in Canada that sold exclusively to local retailers. However, they lacked the necessary technology and infrastructure and realized developing it in-house would take years.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Warner Music Group (WMG) will partner with and invest in digital fashion retailer DressX , gaining a platform for select WMG artists to design their own virtual fashion lines. The company is committed to sustainable fashion, promoting the digital garment market as a way for consumers to showcase their style digitally.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

After a successful partnership with Pacsun, the fashion brand opened its first U.S. The core of this approach is “aligning our brand with the values and expectations of today’s consumers, while expanding our reach and optimizing our operations.” 2023 was a critical year in Princess Polly ’s growth story.

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Fabric

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of key takeaways from this insightful discussion, focusing on how retailers can navigate the instant gratification economy, deliver true omnichannel experiences, and leverage innovative solutions like real-time inventory, order management and fulfillment, and dropshipping. 5 Key Takeaways 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2023

While Urban Outfitters ’ assortment is designed for consumers in their teens and early 20s, Anthropologie provides a destination for consumers’ “next generation of life,” when they’re starting careers and families, according to Chief Marketing Officer Elizabeth Preis. As a company, we place a huge premium on creativity.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Make no mistake, this is a treacherous environment for retailers, which must make complex and difficult decisions about where to invest and divest, how to train employees, which technologies to employ and so on. strikes Gen Z as cumbersome, slow and old-fashioned. Customize physical stores to the omnichannel experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2023

When Houle started with Aldo Group as Senior Director of Digital Technology, “We were primarily focused on digitalizing our retail experience across all channels,” he said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. It involves not just the right technology but also the right skills, processes, and culture.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Direct-to-consumer brands previously dominated the headlines for the hockey-stick growth curves they achieved due to their emphasis on ecommerce innovation. At the core of its sneaker designs is patented technology from its innovation division, HandsFree Labs, which allows people to step into their shoes without untying their laces.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

The results also reflect the trends that will gain momentum as the pandemic continues: continued growth of online and omnichannel services, a growing appetite for alternative entertainment and new innovations in customer service. “I Retailers riding current consumer trends can make the most of the moment by investing in omnichannel services.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Design and visual merchandising teams in particular rise to the occasion, finding creative themes, materials, lighting and more to evoke delight and holiday spirit among consumers of all ages. Different stylists are dedicated to everything from fashion presentation to mannequin hair and makeup, as well as lighting and production.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

As the department store sector aims to reinvent itself for retail’s digital age, iconic retailer Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) is investing rapidly in technologies that will elevate its integrated luxury retail strategy across all channels. So how does NMG see these digital investments leveling up its omnichannel game?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Balenciaga is venturing into wearable tech with a new merchandise series that gives consumers exclusive access to media. The luxury fashion house is partnering with EON , a company specializing in Digital ID technology, to embed a custom-produced song by Archive, a London-based trip-hop group, into items from the collection.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Technological innovations have optimized and enhanced almost all areas of the retail organization, from marketing to fulfillment, but the process of bringing products to market has been markedly slower to advance. And yet the process that brands use for bringing products to market to serve that consumer hadn’t evolved at all.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While some brands claim to completely understand what these consumers really want, there are many times when Gen Z shoppers’ thoughts and behaviors don’t quite match up. The day-long event hit on various hot topics closely linked to these digitally native consumers, including authenticity, sustainability, mental health and wellness.

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RetailMinded

APRIL 7, 2022

GENERATION OMNICHANNEL. Perhaps a more fitting epithet for Gen Z, would be ‘Generation Omnichannel’ as this is the first truly omnichannel generation to high highstreets & social media platforms. The pandemic has certainly cemented the position of ecommerce in the consumer psyche, regardless of age.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The rise of buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) and the lingering demand for more open spaces have made centers offering plenty of fresh air, easy access between parking facilities, and stores and amenities that go beyond just retail, all very attractive to consumers. Open Air Shopping Centers Enable Easy Omnichannel Services.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

After spending the first part of her career in fashion and brand strategy, working with brands like Donna Karen , Dr. Scholls , Elizabeth Arden and Urban Decay , in 2004 she co-founded the digital native brand Cameron Hughes Wine (CHW), which “really became kind of the Warby Parker of our industry,” she said.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2023

Retailers and brands can track and analyze market trends, spending patterns and sales metrics, and provide insights into consumer behavior in real time to best optimize their marketing strategy to drive more foot traffic or sales. So how should you engage with this new-fashioned technology?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

The pandemic hit the fashion rental company hard as homebound consumers opted not to refresh their wardrobes. Since then, the bumps seem to be smoothing out, helped by the fact that consumers are back at work and weddings again. Yet despite sharp declines in its business, the company moved forward with its IPO in October 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Shopping can be an emotional experience, and retailers hope that the emotions consumers feel are positive ones, like excitement at finding a bargain or satisfaction at filling a need. Khloe Kardashian founded Good American with Emma Grede to “redefine fashion for the modern woman.”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

As a result of changing consumer behaviors and spending patterns, many retailers are focused on right-sizing their store footprints, especially in shopping malls. The company provides end-to-end support, from store design and development to store operations, technology and performance data and insights.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Jason Del Rey is a veteran business journalist who spent a decade at Recode reporting on Amazon , Walmart and how technology is transforming retail. Del Rey: As more facets of the healthcare and medical care space become digitally enabled, consumers will begin to expect even more services to be available at their fingertips across sectors.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Amazon has announced plans for its first-ever physical fashion store — dubbed Amazon Style — which will feature women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories. To pull this off, Amazon will be using the same technology and processes it employs at its fulfillment centers. The goal is an Everything Apparel Store IRL.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2021

Nowhere is that more true than the retail market, which has seen a fundamental shift among consumers in the wake of the pandemic. The pandemic has transformed how consumers behave by accelerating their embrace of digital commerce, and the changes are likely to prove permanent, according to businesses studying and adapting to the changes.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

MG2 Principal Melissa Gonzalez described the space as an “experiential introduction” of the rebranding that also elevates Kizik’s core innovation: its proprietary step-in technology. A full run of sizes is sprinkled throughout the store, so consumers can grab and step into their sizes without having to wait for an associate.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Top priorities include updating store interiors; integrating new technology to support associates; enhancing digital capabilities; and optimizing supply chain and merchandising operations. “Right now, we have less than $500 million in debt, and we will not be taking on any additional debt to fund or to pay for this investment,” Rosen explained.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

More than one-third of consumers now shop online each week, up from 28% pre-pandemic. Another, a fashion brand with product stuck in closed retail locations, had to shift distribution models to meet a surge in online demand. Omnichannel shopping. Retailers that relied heavily on store sales had to regroup after the pandemic hit.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). The return to offices and social events is inspiring consumers to level up their wardrobes and focus more on apparel and footwear.

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365 Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

The Retail Technology Show , has today announced circular retail platform, CircularX , which powers second-hand and pre-loved commerce capabilities as the winner of its 2023 Innovation Awards. This could allow the whole retail industry to enable circular economy and contribute to a more sustainable business model and help save the planet.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

RTP: What are the most important technology investments that have been made in the new fulfillment center? We’ve brought together cross-functional, brand-new technologies including new warehouse management systems, conveyor control systems and automated storage and retrieval systems.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2022

But there is plenty of opportunity for brands to use technology to innovate and thrive in the new year. Retail consumers love customized products that are made just for them. Omnichannel Retail. Consumers want the entire buying process to be as streamlined and efficient as possible.

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