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Nike versus Adidas: Who will win the digital transformation race in apparel retail?

Alida

This is especially true in apparel retail, where longtime rivals Nike and Adidas have both recently invested heavily in digital transformation and innovation to stay at the top of their game. Nike: Making apparel retail personal. It’s also prioritizing direct-to-consumer sales.

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How Technology is Revolutionizing the Apparel Industry

Oracle

apparel industry market is the biggest in the world, according to Statista. Here are 4 ways newly introduced tech is revolutionizing how apparel is made, sold, and worn. Smart apparel. With revenues of over $328 billion in 2017 and a projection of $390 billion in 2025, there are many ways technology can influence these numbers.

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3 notable trends in the retail apparel industry

Alida

Apparel companies are hanging by a thread as consumers spend less money on stocking their closets , preferring to express themselves through social media rather than by what they wear and favoring weekend getaways over new clothes. Apparel companies might want to stop trying to be all things to all people. Take a tailored approach.

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How to Infuse AI Into Your Current Sales and Marketing Processes

West Monroe

Since you’re not wearing VR goggles today to engage with customers, it’s safe to say you made the right decision in not overturning your sales organization to a virtual sales process. So, what is gen AI, and how can it impact your sales organization? Consider an e-commerce company that sells fashion apparel.

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Experiential retailing is the next big thing in activewear

Alida

If the rumor is true, Amazon will challenge industry leaders like Nike, Lululemon and Under Armour in the $44-billion active apparel market. Sales in athletic apparel rose 12 percent in 2016 , according to the market research firm NPD, as more consumers wear their workout clothes outside the gym.

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Augmented World – How AR Transforms Customer Experience

TechSee

Through new mobile technology, AR has emerged as an innovative tool that allows brands an almost unlimited opportunity to interact three-dimensionally with consumers on their mobile devices. Pre-Sale: Add Value to the Shopping Experience. Peer pressure is a strong driver for sales. Point of Purchase: Boost Sales.

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Jeans Solutions Upgraded with JDE Apparel Management

Circular Edge

To optimize Apparel Management solution, JD Edwards Warehouse solution, 3PL fulfillment integrations Koos Manufacturer upgraded with Circular Edge Successfully implemented Oracle JD Edwards Apparel Management solution in the US (a first). Koos Manufacturing, Inc. Better and accurate inventory visibility across Order to Cash process.

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