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Mystery shoppers in fashion retail: from a monitoring tool to a coaching instrument

Interview Mystery shopping has long been a familiar tool in fashion retail for assessing in-store customer experience. Previously used primarily to monitor service agreements, its focus is increasingly shifting towards learning and improvement. Retailers now use insights from store visits as input for coaching, training and discussions on the...

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3 challenges when adapting Smart Merchandise Management

• “We already do this; our current process works.” • “We don’t have time or capacity for a project.” • “We’re small, we can still do it manually.” All three are reasonable. They’re also the three biggest reasons teams delay changes that would reduce workload, improve availability and grow sell-through. Below we unpack each challenge, the risks...

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e-SCM Talks: How Bellerose Optimizes Its Operations with e-SCM

An inside look at fashion supply chains At the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF), a major fashion event in Northern Europe, CIFF Media highlights the profound transformations shaping the industry through a video podcast dedicated to fashion tech and supply chains. In a context where fashion is becoming increasingly demanding in terms...

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How Chicago Protective Apparel Leveraged Lectra to Deliver Measurable Gains in Just Six Months

In high-hazard personal protective apparel, performance is non-negotiable. Manufacturers must balance uncompromising safety standards, complex product portfolios and growing demand, all while maintaining speed, quality and cost control. This is where Lectra—a global leader in industrial intelligence solutions—brings decisive value. By combining...

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MyTower acquires TDI, Winddle and Belharra e-SCM to build a leading European Supply Chain Management player

French supply chain software provider MyTower is accelerating the consolidation of the European market for software solutions dedicated to transport, customs and trade compliance. Backed since December 2025 by the investment fund Verto Growth, the group is joining forces with three recognized industry players — TDI, Winddle and Belharra e-SCM —...

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The 4 Pillars of a Unified Commerce Technology Stack

Move beyond the limitations of omnichannel. Learn how a single, real-time foundation of data and systems can future-proof your retail operations. Building the Backbone: Essential Capabilities for Modern Retail The effectiveness of unified commerce relies on a fully integrated technology stack where every core function is native to a single...

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Chainbalance AI for even Smart(-er) Replenishment

In today’s fashion industry, keeping shelves filled without overstocking has become a high-stakes balancing act. Shorter collection cycles, different store formats, volatile demand, promotions, weather swings all of it hits your inventory at once. Static rules and gut feeling simply can’t keep up. This is exactly where Chainbalance AI steps in:...

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Itsperfect introduces new omnichannel POS for brand stores

Just walk down the main shopping street of any medium-sized city, and you see it straight away: Many fashion brands now have their own brand stores. It’s not just digital-native brands making the move from “clicks” to “bricks”, even more traditional wholesalers recognize the importance of having their own flagship store for brand experience and...

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Venture capital is reclassifying fashion companies as technology bets

The first quarter of 2026 has confirmed a structural shift in how venture capital evaluates the fashion industry. Investors are increasingly backing platforms and infrastructure rather than brands, and the capital flows reflect it. Over 620 million dollars raised in Q1 2026 In the opening three months of the year, fashion-adjacent startups have...

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Hardis Supply Chain and Pandora Partner on Global WMS Transformation to Modernize Jewelry Supply Chain

Hardis Supply Chain, a global leader in supply chain software and technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry retailer by volume, to support a major global warehouse management system (WMS) transformation. The initiative is helping Pandora modernize and standardize warehouse operations...

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Challenges of transitioning to unified commerce

While unified commerce offers clear benefits, the transition is rarely straightforward. Many fashion retailers face significant challenges when moving from siloed or omnichannel systems to a fully unified model. Integration hurdles One of the biggest barriers is integrating existing systems into a single platform. Many retailers still rely on...

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JD Sports chooses Checkpoint to transform inventory accuracy and shelf availability

Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in RFID technology and solutions, is pleased to announce it has signed a multi‑year global software agreement with JD Sports Fashion Plc to deploy their ItemOptix™ RFID Inventory Management Software across the retailer’s Sports Fashion Group stores, starting in Europe. This partnership modernizes inventory...