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NRF 2025: Four tech start-ups that address key retail challenges

Paris - At NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Europe, FashionUnited selected four start-ups to spotlight from a broad group of retail innovators. The companies were part of the Startup Hub featuring 62 retail tech businesses from 15 countries, as well as an Innovators showcase section with over 30 technology companies. This year's event, which took...

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AI software for design and product development

As artificial intelligence continues its integration into the fashion industry, its role in apparel design and product development workflows has become more pronounced. From initial ideation to the technical stages of prototyping, AI-powered tools are streamlining processes, reducing waste, and enabling designers to iterate more quickly. This...

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Pandora selects RISE with SAP as foundation for global growth

Pandora, the Danish jewellery brand operating in over 100 countries worldwide, has chosen RISE with SAP, featuring SAP S/4HANA Cloud, as the foundation for further international growth and digital transformation. This selection of SAP is part of a broader strategy to enhance customer experience and streamline processes. Pandora has evolved in...

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Customer expectations – how to meet and exceed what shoppers demand

In a retail environment where normal is defined by fierce competition, fleeting loyalty and high expectations, the fight to win customer trust is no longer limited to price or speed. It’s about clarity, consistency and credibility across every channel, explains Justin Thomas, VP Sales, EMEA North at Akeneo. Shoppers expect complete, accurate and...

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Fashion marketplace accelerator, The Agent, cuts return rates by 10% and doubles product onboarding speed, in partnership with Akeneo

Leading fashion marketplace accelerator, The Agent, has reduced return rates by 10%, doubled the volume of products onboarded, and accelerated time-to-market by one-third through its adoption of Akeneo’s Supplier Data Manager (SDM) to streamline and enhance the onboarding of its supplier product data. The Agent is a fashion ecommerce accelerator...

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FashionUnited expands to 100 countries

FashionUnited is set to significantly expand its global footprint, adding 60 countries to its platform in the coming months. By the end of this year, this expansion will enable over 80% of fashion professionals worldwide to access industry news, job vacancies, and essential data in their own country and language. This significant expansion is...

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How Chainbalance AI is transforming Smart Replenishment

In today’s fast-paced fashion world, keeping shelves stocked efficiently without overstocking is a high-stakes balancing act. That's where Chainbalance AI steps in —revolutionizing replenishment with precision, intelligence, and full transparency. What is Chainbalance AI? Chainbalance AI is a cutting-edge AI-model for Smart Replenishment. It...

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C&A maximizes the impact of its markdowns with new AI assistant Markmi

Markdowns are a crucial part of fashion retail. They present a strategic opportunity to maximize revenue and manage overstock during or at the end of a season, but they also bring significant complexity. C&A, one of Europe's largest fashion chains, recently made a fundamental shift in its markdown process by introducing AI. The AI-powered...

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N Brown completes Akeneo’s PIM transformation across Simply Be, Jacamo and JD Wiliams brands ahead of Peak 2024

N Brown Group plc, the inclusive fashion and homeware digital retail group, has implemented its new Product Information Management (PIM) system in partnership with Akeneo – the Product Experience Company. The transformation, implemented ahead of the critical Peak Trading Period in Q4, will improve customer experience across its Simply Be, Jacamo...

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How to Smart Replenishment

Smart Replenishment is the IT-topic in the fashion industry. During our yearly exhibition visits and in recent media coverage, one thing became clear: the importance of a strong in-season management has never been more evident. Both brands and retailers are recognizing its crucial role for staying competitive. But what even is Smart...

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Samsøe Samsøe Integrates Advanced Technology for Enhanced Retail Experience

Copenhagen-based fashion retailer Samsøe Samsøe is leveraging Cisco technology to modernize its retail operations. The brand, which operates nearly 65 stores across Europe, has implemented a comprehensive technology stack, including Meraki Wi-Fi 7, Meraki Vision cameras, and environmental sensors. Simon Solarski, Head of IT and Infrastructure,...

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High-performance e-commerce solutions: dAgency named Shopify Premier Partner

When a brand rethinks its digital strategy, the right technology partner can make all the difference. dAgency, part of the Italian Celeste Commerce Hub, has become that partner—a driving force behind high-performance e-commerce solutions. Now, it has earned the prestigious title of Shopify Premier Partner, cementing its position as a leader in...