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N4XT Experiences partners with SAP to drive new digital & retail infrastructure for NYFW

N4XT Experiences, one of the organisations behind New York Fashion Week (NYFW), has signed a new multi-season partnership with SAP to enhance the digital, retail, and experiential infrastructure of NYFW and N4XT’s recently launched NYFW Collections platform. Under the agreement, SAP will serve as N4XT’s official technology and co-innovation...

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e-SCM Solutions at D-Congress 2026 – Join us on March 4–5, 2026 at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg

e-SCM Solutions is pleased to announce its participation in D-Congress 2026, one of Northern Europe’s leading events shaping the future of retail and e-commerce. The e- SCM Solutions team will be present to showcase how digital supply chain solutions can transform business culture and drive sustainable growth. 1. About D-Congress D-Congress 2026...

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From stitch to scale report: a data-driven look at what’s really reshaping fashion manufacturing

Uncertainty has become the new normal for fashion. Tariffs, supply chain disruptions, excess inventory, and shifting consumer demand are putting unprecedented pressure on brands, retailers, and manufacturers. The new Retail Strategy Group x Lectra report “From stitch to scale” views into the structural pressures reshaping fashion today. Based on...

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What sustainability and circularity experts predict for fashion in 2026

With 2026 fast approaching, FashionUnited asks six sustainability and circularity experts what fashion and retail should expect next. Fashion in 2026: Sustainability and circular experts on what’s coming next 1. Tiina Nyman, founder at Circular Fashion News Resale continues to drive the strongest momentum in circular fashion. The number of...

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What AI experts and enthusiasts expect for fashion and retail in 2026

2026 is approaching fast. FashionUnited asks six AI experts what they expect from artificial intelligence in fashion and retail: 2026 AI Predictions for Fashion and Retail: FashionUnited’s Expert Outlook 1. Carmen Martínez Ferrer, senior data analyst at Farfetch and founder of @thedatafashionbrief As Senior Data Analyst at luxury webshop...

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AI in Fashion: How Hunkemöller uses AI for customer insight, price optimisation and store clustering

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the fashion industry. While some companies are waiting, others are taking bold steps forward. In this edition of the AI in Fashion series, FashionUnited speaks with Gordon Smit, the technology director of Dutch lingerie company Hunkemöller. 1. How do you view AI and what does Hunkemöller use it...

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New timeline, larger collective: NY Fashion Tech Lab revises model for upcoming edition

NY Fashion Tech Lab is updating its offering for 2026. The non-profit, founded in 2014 by Springboard Enterprises and specialising in platforming women-led B2B fashion technology startups, is stepping into the new year with a revitalised structure, ushering in evolution to adapt to needs of the industry. While the organisation’s mission is to...

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Alpha Modus sues H&M for patent infringement

US company Alpha Modus, specialising in the development of technologies for the retail industry, continues its fierce battle for the protection of its industrial and intellectual property. On this occasion, it has filed a lawsuit against Swedish fashion multinational H&M Group. It comes to light following the lawsuit filed against Spanish...

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Apparel technology investments and innovation in Q3 2025

Based on the research data for Q3 2025, here is the list of companies that invested in technology and innovation, ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics to material science and digital platforms. Fashion & Retail Brands • Bestseller: Led a 20 million dollar funding round for Softwear Automation to commercialize autonomous sewing...

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AI, AI, who is the most stylish in the land?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technical tool. It is becoming a constant companion in the daily lives of many consumers, fundamentally changing the relationship between people and brands. According to the latest Accenture study, “Consumer Pulse 2025”, around 30 percent of active users already trust AI tools for shopping and...

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US company Alpha Modus sues Inditex for patent infringement

Madrid – US-based Alpha Modus, a company specialising in the development of technological solutions for retail, has filed a lawsuit against Spanish fashion multinational Inditex for patent infringement. Alpha Modus argues that the owner of chains such as Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka has violated its intellectual and industrial property. This...

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Marcolin eyes neurodiversity and wellbeing in new design push

Eyewear giant Marcolin is strategically leveraging academia to explore next-generation design principles. The Italian group has partnered with the New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech) for "Vision Reframed: Designing Eyewear Beyond Boundaries," an academic-industrial initiative launched in November 2025. The core of the project...