Shoutout to the U.S. apparel & footwear manufacturers helping provide masks, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other essentials to the frontlines.
Genomatica and Aquafil are leading the charge for sustainabily producing nylon.
Nordstrom is expanding its serviced-centered store concept, Nordstrom Local, beyond the Los Angeles area and into New York to continue reaching customers wherever they are in a way that goes beyond the traditional omni-market, mall-meets-online approach.
FaceCake Marketing Technologies, a leading innovator in the Augmented Reality for retail space, has introduced its newest platform, Dangle – the first augmented reality jewelry app with realistic physics and sizing.
To be more nimble, productive and profitable, retail, footwear, and apparel companies need to focus on increasing efficiency in the product development process. Here’s one practical example of the application of advanced analytics to achieve this goal.
Macy’s partnership with b8ta’s ”Retail-as-a-Service” offering is yet another example of how retailers are innovating their business models to drive customers into their stores by improving the in-store customer experience.
In partnership with a startup called Hero, Tailored Brands will be connecting online shoppers with live in-store sales associates.
The West Elm Pinterest Style Finder filters through the overwhelming number of options available to consumers and presents a shortlist of items that matches their personal aesthetic making the customer’s shopping experience easier and much more pleasant.
The retail industry clearly recognizes the importance and value around digital product creation, yet a large gap exists between the recognized value and the demonstrated success. Digital product creation isn't "automagic" but the upsides outweighs the effort and will ultimately require less time, money and effort.
Nordstrom Local blends the online shopping experience with an in-person stylist experience.