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Lightspeed backs Indian startup Zyod aiming to make apparel manufacturing more efficient

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Zyod, an Indian startup offering apparel sourcing and manufacturing to fashion brands globally, has raised $3.5 The Gurugram-based startup claims it can disrupt the apparel industry by delivering a new product range in a mere 21 days, with a minimum order quantity of just 50 pieces.

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Gently’s shopping aggregator aims to remove friction of locating secondhand apparel

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Gently’s secondhand apparel marketplace Image Credits: Gently. “It’s In May, ThredUP reported in its 2022 Resale Report that the global secondhand apparel market was expected to grow 127% by 2026, which is three times faster than the overall global apparel market. In the U.S.

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Silq spins its technology into visibility for apparel manufacturing

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Its technology helps users source, make and ship apparel, footwear, home goods and accessory brands. That’s where his company is stepping in with its approach to bring visibility and real-time data from the manufacturing floor to brands.

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Amazon turns to AI to help customers find clothes that fit when shopping online

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After recently turning to generative AI to enhance its product reviews, e-commerce giant Amazon today shared how it’s now using AI technology to help customers shop for apparel online.

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Sustainable e-commerce startup Olive now ships beauty products, in addition to apparel

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They join Olive’s numerous apparel and accessory retailers like Adidas, Superga, Rag & Bone, Birdies, Vince, Goop, Khaite, and Veronica Beard, among others. To support the expansion, Olive also developed a new set of reusable packaging that has protective elements for more damageable items.

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Vans, Supreme owner VF Corp. says personal data stolen and orders impacted in suspected ransomware attack

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based owner of apparel brands including Vans, Supreme, and The North Face, has confirmed a cyberattack has impacted the company’s ability to fulfill orders ahead of Christmas, one of the biggest retail events of the year. VF Corporation, the U.S.-based

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Walmart acquires virtual clothing try-on startup Zeekit

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EVP of Apparel and Private Brands, in an announcement. Walmart in years past had heavily invested in apparel, including by acquiring online brands like Bonobos , ModCloth, Eloquii and others, and even tried offering some brands, like Nike , their own shop on Walmart. 4 views on the future of retail and the shopping experience.