Recovering Retail By Starting At The Source
Why a technology showpiece could be a Trojan horse for capturing the data that will power a successful retail recovery.
The Interline Podcast – Coming Very Soon
Detailed technology analysis, advice, and exclusive interviews for busy fashion professionals - now in a whole new format.
Intelligent Retail: Fashion’s New Baseline
Change - from the small-scale to the sweeping - will be a prominent force in fashion's near and mid-term future, creating an even stronger need for brands to have supreme confidence in what they bring to market and how they sell it.
Fashion Technology In 2022: The Big Asks
The broad trends that are set to shape the next year are visible. The practicalities could pose more of a problem...
Inclusivity Is Essential. Are We Failing To Teach AI To Recognise It?
As fashion hands off more decisions and automates more experiences using AI, bias is becoming ingrained. But the industry has a chance to fix it - and support inclusivity - if it acts now.
A CDN For Fashion: The Asset-First Approach To Production
How the principles of cloud architecture and digital asset management could provide a template for a more futureproof model of production and fulfilment.
What’s Driving Digital Design & Development?
It's clear the pandemic has pulled digitisation forward for everyone. But are the primary forces driving digital design coming from inside or out?
ideation 2020 – The Interline report
Near the end of last year, The Interline spoke at and attended Gerber Technology's marquee event, ideation, which had been reimagined digitally. With the year behind us, we reflect on what ideation 2020 had to say, and what it meant for online industry events in general.
Why eCommerce Excellence Is Essential
The last twelve months have changed the channel mix for retail - perhaps forever. As we enter a holiday season unlike any other, we kick off our coverage of how to get eCommerce right, and why doing so simply isn't optional.
Understanding Blockchain – From Beginner To Big Business
Fringe technology, flash in the pan, or the future of fashion? Blockchain has a lot of questions to answer. The first of them? Just what is it, exactly? And why should brands and retailers be paying attention? Let's start with the basics.
The Secret To Sustainability Is Not Narrowing It Down
The meaning of sustainability is well-defined. The best way to respond to it is less clear. But evaluating the bigger picture is essential for ongoing action.
Why Digital Materials Matter – And What’s Standing In Their Way
Building a digital product creation workflow relies on digital materials that behave identically to their physical counterparts. The technologies are in place to make this happen, but as an industry we still need to slot the pieces together.
Bringing The Future Of Production Forward
In light of constant supply chain scandals and the need to control cost, quality, and speed in an uncertain world, the factory of the future isn’t just a possibility for tomorrow – it’s a necessity today.
Fashion Is Overdue For A New Model Of Production
With our 3D focus over, we look at why an analogue gap exists between the output of design and the output of manufacturing. And we introduce our two-month deep-dive on how that gap can be bridged.