Technology
Build, buy or partner? How fashion companies should source AI capabilities
Fashion companies can buy AI as software, build it on their own data or develop it with technology partners. When each option makes sense, what the evidence says and how to avoid lock-in.
Fashion technology trends 2026: what is real and what is hype
AI shopping assistants, agentic checkout, virtual try-on and enterprise agents: a sober look at which fashion technology trends are delivering in 2026 and which are still mostly promise.
AI for CIOs and IT leaders in fashion: architecture, data and governance
What fashion CIOs and IT leaders need to get right for AI: product and sales data foundations, integration architecture, build or buy, security, EU AI Act duties and governance frameworks.
ERP in fashion: the system of record behind every order
Every wholesale order, invoice and delivery ends up in the ERP. Here is what it does in a fashion business, where it struggles, and how to keep it healthy.
PLM explained: how collections move from sketch to sample
Product lifecycle management is where a collection is designed, specified, costed and sampled. Here is what PLM does, who uses it and what to expect from it.
PIM explained: why product data is a fashion brand's hidden asset
A product information management system holds the content that sells: descriptions, attributes, images and translations. Here is why it matters for every channel, wholesale included.
Headless commerce for fashion brands, in plain language
Headless commerce separates what shoppers and buyers see from the engine that runs prices, carts and orders. Here is what that means, when it helps and what it costs.
Build or buy? Choosing software for a fashion business
Custom software promises a perfect fit, standard software promises speed and lower risk. A practical framework for deciding which path suits each part of a fashion business.
What a modern tech stack looks like for a mid-sized fashion brand
From product development to wholesale ordering and finance, a mid-sized fashion brand needs a connected set of systems. A layer-by-layer guide to what belongs where.
How to run a software selection (RFP) without losing a season
A structured selection process finds the right system and protects the selling calendar. A step-by-step guide for fashion businesses running a request for proposal.
A realistic digital roadmap for a traditional fashion brand
Digital transformation fails when it starts with tools. A phased, practical roadmap for established fashion brands, starting with data and processes and sequenced around the season.