RTP blog

OCTOBER 12, 2018

By Geetanjali Sarna and Amit Prabhakar Gaitonde , Wipro Despite the growing use of technology in all facets of life, fashion retail has continued to play it safe when it comes to utilizing technology to further innovation and the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

Stylitics has purchased Barcelona-based Wide Eyes , a visual AI solution for fashion and retail, to enhance its digital merchandising platform with image recognition and AI tech designed to drive easier product discovery and faster conversion. Terms of the deal were not announced.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2022

is now withholding fashion goods in customs unless the importer can prove that they do not contain cotton from the Xinxiang region of China. With the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) finding that 40% of environmental claims made by fashion brands could be misleading, there is ample room for improvement.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As a matter of fact, as accessibility becomes a more prevalent concern in the retail sector, the interplay between new technology and AI represents some good news. Features that improve accessibility have the power to help legitimize AI-powered tools and services and lead to more trust around the new technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2023

Described as a “constantly learning fashion marketplace,” the platform combines AI and human curation to present each shopper with a personalized selection of fashions from more than 2,000 participating brands. Brandon Holley, Chief Fashion Officer, Shoptrue That push and pull is evident in the platform they are building.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 22, 2022

Technological advances, a fading pandemic and returning confidence in the supply chain stand to make 2022 a banner year for…

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Having recently expanded its lines to include knitwear and footwear, Italian luxury outerwear brand Herno has invested in a fashion-specific PLM solution from Centric Software in order to enrich its product collections while also closely controlling product quality.

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Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

Welcome to The Modern Retailer’s Guide To Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’ll cover the basics of dropshipping and explore the reasons why every fashion retailer should consider switching from a traditional retail model to an asset-light dropship model. Let’s dive in!

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

Amanda Martin has been named SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer and Vijay Karthik has been named SVP, Chief Technology Officer. He will report to Bob Kupbens, Chief Product and Technology Officer. Neiman Marcus has promoted two new C-level executives to support its Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences growth roadmap.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

But unless you have the store set up to handle every aspect of modern online selling, your fashion store isn’t going to make it. Using Shopify opens up an entire marketplace of ecommerce apps that can give you everything you need to build a fashion store online. What are The Best Shopify Apps for Fashion? There’s good news.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

ShopStyle launched in 2007 with an innovative idea: creating a search engine focused solely on fashion. ShopStyle’s continuing dominance in the fashion realm demonstrates its ability to evolve with the needs of its clients. We’re really focused on curating the best-of-the-best in fashion and home.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

As with all next-gen tech, there have been some early adopters, especially in the realm of fashion, footwear and accessories, that are already employing 3D and AR to enhance the ecommerce experience. The furniture and home goods space is another sector of the market that’s seeing increased applications of this technology.

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Fabric

APRIL 11, 2023

Fashion and apparel storefronts always need fresh supplies of trendy clothes. With all these factors affecting the fashion industry, it’s no surprise that Deloitte finds that only one-third of retail executives are confident about maintaining or improving profit margins in the coming years. One major opportunity? Dropshipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For ecommerce retailers — particularly those in the fashion sector — this represents a massive opportunity to heighten sales, lower returns and offer customers a new way to shop online. The Problem With Fashion Etail. Fashion comprises the largest segment of ecommerce retail, with a market size of over $500 billion in 2019.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Increasingly, individuals are turning away from fast fashion, opting for more eco-friendly choices and seeking additional sources of income. Yodel has reported a 162% rise in C2C parcel volumes and has made substantial investments in its OOH technology.

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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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RIS News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Nike has reportedly named Muge Erdirik Dogan, a longtime leader in Amazon’s fashion division, to take up the role of its new chief technology officer.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 26, 2024

This move signifies Mango’s commitment to bridging the gap between the physical and virtual fashion worlds. Jordi Álex Moreno, Mango’s Director of Technology, Data, Privacy, and Security, comments on the launch: “As a global company, we want to respond to the needs of our customers in any moment, location or format.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Orbitvu Fashion Studio offers an integrated photography studio solution that can create high-quality still and video content for use on ecommerce, social media and digital advertising platforms. The solution is designed to help retailers automate and streamline their image creation efforts.

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Optimizely

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

High fashion is a highly competitive space. But Aneesha Rao has fashion buyers down to a science. She’s the Strategy & Digital Marketing Manager for two different high-fashion online retailers: Need Supply and Totokaelo. This combination of tech skills and fashion savvy has served her well. …and much more.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

Ambercycle uses proprietary molecular regeneration technology to turn discarded polyester into Cycora. has partnered with Ambercycle to leverage recycled textiles in products for its Athleta brand beginning in 2026. ” In the U.S. alone, up to 85% of all textiles end up in landfills every year.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2020

B8ta has acquired Re:store , a startup that provides retail-as-a-service for online fashion brands with partners including Instagram brands Sezane , H&M ’s & Other Stories and Nasty Gal. The deal will help b8ta, which has focused primarily on technology, to enter the fashion and lifestyle market.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

Founder and CEO Steve Villanueva credits the quality, design and fit of Otero’s shirts as a key factor, but also recognizes the vital contribution of virtual fitting room technology provided by Perfitly. accuracy rate when the technology has a selfie to work from, and a 95% rate based just on responses to questions.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2024

The Slick Rick in-game activation takes the experience a step farther by illustrating the retailer’s passion for not just fashion but also culture and community. “Collaborating with Roblox and Pacsun is a true honor,” said Slick Rick in a statement. ”

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RetailDive

APRIL 18, 2022

Achieve unprecedented convenience, flexibility, and control with Mendix low-code for fashion and retail businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 16, 2021

This refers to the uncertainty many consumers feel shopping for fashion items as they try to determine which size is best for them. For too long, the fashion industry has been telling women what size they should be, what trend they should wear, etc. A Seamless Cross-Platform Experience Builds AOV.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

With technology that creates a seamless shopping experience and insights from your data. Technology That Transforms The right application of cutting-edge technology not only improves the shopping experience — it helps drive revenue and build trust with your customers. Rebecca Minkoff is an especially fascinating example.

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365 Retail

MAY 23, 2022

Luxury fashion retailer Club L London has announced the launch of it’s Irish website; www.clubllondon.ie. The brand’s extensive offering encompasses prom and occasionwear, AM-to-PM apparel, Maternity, Bridal, and Resort collections, all designed with the confident, glamorous and fashion-savvy woman in mind.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Zara and eBay are advancing resale in the UK with two new initiatives: the launch of Zara Pre-Owned, and partnership with the British Fashion Council to launch the Circular Fashion Innovator’s Fund, respectively. The fund was created to help bring new technology to the market in order to help people think and shop differently.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fashion retailer Rue21 is bringing a new CIO on to its revamped leadership team. Rue21 also has made several executive appointments to strengthen its leadership team and stay at the forefront of change within the affordable fashion industry. Scott Saeger, who will take on the role starting Sept.

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365 Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s no secret that the retail industry has long been criticised for the toll it has taken on the planet – from production processes to consumption behaviors, and everything in between,” said Karla Martin, Global Fashion & Luxury Leader, Deloitte DTTL.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Almost half of fashion stores are stuck with excess stock after a disappointing start to 2023, according to a survey by Inventory Planner. And US fashion stores are sitting on an average of £74,000 worth of excess stock due to the downturn in consumer spending. It has little value and is costly to store.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

Unlike prior Brand Closet Showroom Socials, Chicago Escape’s hyperlocal strategy was designed to unite the art and fashion communities, cultures and two cities: NYC and Chicago. It’s the new age of the Creator Community and they converge through technology, fashion, art and performance artists. Law Roach, Virgil Abloh).

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365 Retail

JULY 26, 2023

Anthropics Technology, makers of AI-powered Zyler Virtual Try-On, has announced a partnership with John Lewis, one of the UK’s leading department stores, and rental specialist HURR, to introduce virtual try-on technology to their fashion rental website.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nearly three quarters (74%) of consumers believe no matter how good AI becomes at improving customer experience (CX), there will always be a role for human interaction in retail, according to new research from the Retail Technology Show (RTS) , the industry’s leading event taking place on 24 & 25 April 2024 at London’s Olympia.

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