The End of Impulse Buying: Tech’s Impact on Underconsumption Core
The role technology could play in de-influencing, underconsumption, and the ability of brands to respond.
Antitrust Regulations Close In On E-Commerce And The Frontier Of Worker Protections Continues To Shift
The European Union’s top court secures a win in its long-running effort to regulate the technology sector - this time in eCommerce - while a key piece of labour legislation for the fashion industry is on the verge of becoming law, with implications for AI and much more.
Podcast: Why PLM Matters More Than Ever, With Mark Harrop
The Interline speaks with the founder and CEO of WhichPLM about Product Lifecycle Management’s foundational place in both the near-term and the longer-term future of fashion.
California’s Recycling Bill, Nvidia’s Antitrust Investigation, And A New Wedge For Consumer Body Scanning
The state of California celebrates a sustainability win, while Nvidia faces more scrutiny from the US DOJ around its practices. Over in the UK, a healthtech startup’s latest development may influence some changes for consumer attitudes to body scanning on the high street.
Interview: The Cultural Considerations Of Implementing AI
An inside perspective on the real-world contemporary use cases of AI, and its relationship to broader digital transformation strategies - with Isaac Korn, Senior Director of Innovation at Perry Ellis International.
Fashion And Gaming – Brand Value And Brand Safety
Why the fashion industry is levelling up its game in the virtual world, and why it matters for real-world brand success.
Meta’s AR Shuffle, Secondary Market Scepticism, And The Multi-Pronged Fight For Workers’ Rights
The future of flatscreen AR in fashion is cast into doubt, and brands across different sectors are scrambling to gain a logical foothold in the secondary market. Meanwhile, workers rights in fashion’s manufacturing regions remain a cause for concern.
Origin of Material Matters: Isotopic vs DNA Testing for Cotton Traceability
With regulatory compliance and brand reputation hanging in the balance, brands are embracing scientific methods to substantiate their country-of-origin claims with science-backed data. Forensic science techniques like isotopic testing, along with data analysis, could be the key to meeting tougher regulatory standards and growing consumer expectations for physical proof of sustainable and ethical sourcing.
Analysing AI with Ravi Rangan of Centric Software
Centric Software’s CTO on leveraging AI to optimize decision-making, enhance efficiency, and drive profitability in the fashion and retail industries.
Inform Your Fashion Supply Chain Strategy with TradeBeyond’s New Retail Sourcing Report
A new report providing a comprehensive look at the emerging trends and economic indicators that will define the second half of the year.
Analysing AI with Begum Dogru Oztekin of Refabric
Refabric’s Co-founder & CEO on integrating AI into every stage of the product lifecycle.
Big Tech To Prioritise Transparency In AI Licensing Deals, And Rethinking Automation’s Exclusivity In Fashion
As AI companies secure media partnerships to access their content without controversy, the demand for transparency around these deals grows. Meanwhile, the use of robotics in some of fashion's biggest warehouses ramps up, and smaller companies need not be left out.
Analysing AI with Frédéric Rose & Faïçal Selka of imki
imki’s CEO & CIO on the transformative potential of AI in the fashion industry, focusing on the balance between innovation and preserving artistic heritage.
Is Fashion Education Ready for AI?
How, and how quickly, the next generation of talent is being prepared for a transformed working environment.