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Fashion tech is front row at Jenn Lee's LFW phygital presentation

Acer, in partnership with Portal: M, a Taiwanese digital fashion startup, has announced an innovative collaboration with renowned designer Jenn Lee. The collaboration brings the fashion collection for London Fashion Week into the digital realm, highlighting the transformative potential of the metaverse in the fashion industry. By integrating...

Fashion

A new AI tool enables personalised experiences in made-to-measure

3DLook, a leader in AI-driven body scanning and virtual try-on solutions, has introduced Mobile Tailor 2.0, a user-friendly SaaS product allowing businesses to digitally measure customers' bodies for personalised experiences. The solution stands out by avoiding complex integrations or app downloads, as brands and businesses can rapidly deploy it...

Business

How Pixyle.ai's AI-Powered Tagging Services are Enhancing Efficiency at Esprit

Fashion and how we shop online has rapidly changed over the last decade. As the competitive landscape intensifies, fashion retailers must grapple with the complexities of creating a frictionless wholesale e-commerce experience for buyers. Balancing user-friendly interfaces with real-time inventory management and personalised buyer journeys...

Fashion

AI could revolutionise customer engagement for brands and retailers

Data from the 2023 State of Digital Customer Experience Report by Verint show consumer expectations for effective digital engagement with businesses have risen significantly. Over the past year, 77 percent of businesses have noticed an increase of more than 10 percent in consumer expectations for digital engagement. Among US consumers aged 18 to...

Schools

3DSOUL School of Digital Arts, Valencian Footwear Business Association sign collaboration agreement

The Valencian Footwear Business Association (Avecal) in the Valencia region (Spain) and the 3DSOUL School of Digital Arts in Alicante have signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of promoting the use and knowledge of 3D digital design among footwear professionals and attracting young talent to this industry. The agreement, which was signed...

Fashion

After a bumper launch, Threads loses half its users

Users and businesses were quick to sign up to Meta’s much-hyped Twitter-esque platform, but in a call to employees CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged half of its 100 million signups may have already left. Teething issues such as which content is displayed and limited functionalities, have been ardent criticisms of its users. Mr Zuckerberg said the...

Retail

Shopify launches first AI-powered commerce assistant

E-commerce provider Shopify has announced a wide array of updates in its Summer '23 Edition, with AI at its core. In a statement the company said the primary focus of these updates is to empower merchants with heightened productivity, creativity, and capabilities, marking the dawn of a new era in commerce. Among the highlights of the Summer '23...

Business

EU digital chief urges TikTok to quickly adopt new rules

Brussels - The European commissioner overseeing the digital market on Wednesday urged Chinese video-sharing platform TikTok to accelerate its adoption of new EU standards. Strict new European rules on transparency, data privacy, child protection, disinformation and hate speech come into effect next month, and internet giants are racing to...

Fashion Featured

Ssense introduces cutting-edge generative AI chatbot enhancing shopper experience

Canadian fashion e-tailer Ssense has unveiled an advanced generative AI chatbot tailored to address the specific styling and shopping needs of its clientele. Ssense said its newly OpenAI plug-in revolutionises the realm of fashion and design recommendations, offering an interactive and conversational experience to users seeking personalised...

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Endless Aisle technology helps retailers reach new level of customer satisfaction

Contrary to predictions, the e-commerce boom brought about by the pandemic did not kill brick and mortar stores. In fact it has become clear that physical stores play a critical role in the customer’s shopping journey which experts attribute to the social value of a store, and to the sensory satisfaction of touching and trying garments...

Fashion

Consumers are still weary of AI, says Kearney report

AI's impact on the fashion industry is undeniable and has become an integral part of the shopping experience. From personalized recommendations based on past behavior to intelligent chatbots and advanced search capabilities, AI is proving its value in reducing friction, enhancing efficiency, and delivering personalised experiences. However, a...

Business

Meta launches VR subscription service

Fashion brands have been slow to embrace the potential of the Metaverse as a new sales channel, despite its promises. The industry's cautious approach is partly due to the significant investments required in hardware, software, and infrastructure for virtual reality (VR) technology. Concerns about the unproven return on investment have further...