Latest technology news and analysis articles 
The latest developments in software and equipment for everything from product design to inventory and supply chain management
FRANCE: Lectra enhances Kaledo textile design suite
17 May 2013
Lectra has enhanced its Kaledo textile design suite to offer a wider range of creative tools along with improved usability for speed, control and accuracy.
US: Event to focus on 3D body scanning technologies
17 May 2013
A conference and exhibition focusing solely on 3D human body scanning technologies, measurement methods and applications is set to take place in California later this year.
US: YuniquePLM release speeds line planning and costing
17 May 2013
The latest release of the YuniquePLM product lifecycle management software features enhanced line planning functionality for designers and merchandisers and new costing capabilities for planning and financial teams.
TURKEY: Colin's fashion brand to grow with PLM
16 May 2013
Turkish based fashion brand and retailer Colin's has implemented DeSL's PLM solution to help support its ambitious growth plans.
US: Deckers picks GT Nexus for supply chain visibility
15 May 2013
Deckers Outdoor Corp, the maker of Ugg boots and Teva sandals, is to deploy the GT Nexus cloud-based platform to enhance collaboration and end-to-end visibility across its supply chain.
US: New tool to manage restricted substance lists
14 May 2013
Software that can manage Restricted Substance Lists (RSL) across the global supply chain is the latest addition from TEXbase Inc.
just-style's most read stories this week...
10 May 2013
The most read stories on just-style this week include Adidas launching a mobile phone pilot to monitor labour rights at one of its supplier factories, another fatal factory fire in Bangladesh, and unions calling for Bangladesh to sign a fire safety pact.
US: Life is Good rolls out YuniquePLM
3 May 2013
US clothing brand Life is Good has chosen YuniquePLM to organise its product development data into a single repository to communication and collaboration between its design teams and global suppliers.
US: X-Rite launches compact spectrophotometer
3 May 2013
Pantone subsidiary X-Rite is launching an affordable compact spectrophotometer for companies that want to establish or improve colour control programs in industrial settings.
US: Enhanced RFID offer from Avery Dennison
2 May 2013
RFID solutions specialist Avery Dennison has joined forces with a number of partners to deliver a new range of products in its newly expanded portfolio.
FRANCE: Lectra updates Diamino marker-making solution
2 May 2013
Lectra has updated its Diamino pre-costing and marker-making solution, which it claims will help fashion companies cut processing times, while reducing costs and material waste.
Omni-channel retail: Online shopping platforms
1 May 2013
Despite the global recession, e-commerce continues to buoy the bottom line for successful retailers.
Omni-channel retail: Technology and logistics
1 May 2013
Omni-channel services may be delivering, but they can be complex. The goal is delivering a seamless omni-channel experience for apparel buying consumers and if the tech doesn't work, the sales aren't made.
Omni-channel retail: Integrating and evolving online strategies
1 May 2013
How retailers deal with the omni-channel challenge varies greatly, as do opinions on how to integrate strategies for online, mobile and physical transactions.
Omni-channel retail: The rapid rise of multi-channel
1 May 2013
The apparel retail world has been altered profoundly by technology over the last few years, and the fashion industry knows that in order to succeed, marketing and sales must be undertaken though the many new channels that are now available.
US: Checkpoint Systems expands fashion RFID range
1 May 2013
Checkpoint Systems has launched a new range of Radio Frequency (RF) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) applications designed to help fashion retailers improve merchandise visibility and reduce losses.
US: DeSL opens New York City office
29 April 2013
UK-based software provider DeSL has opened a New York City office, close to its growing customer base in the fashion, apparel, textile and footwear sectors.
UK: Courtaulds benefits from new warehouse solution
29 April 2013
Courtaulds, one of the largest apparel suppliers in the UK, has helped boost stock visibility, accuracy and efficiency with a new warehouse management solution from Infor.
UK: Virtual fitting room provider adds GBP5m in funding
23 April 2013
Virtual fitting room provider Fits.me has received around GBP5m (US$7.6m) in funding from new and existing investors, which it will use to support its expansion.
GERMANY: C&A extends RFID project to 25 stores
22 April 2013
Clothing retailer C&A is to extend Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to another 20 stores in Germany following a successful trial in five stores.
US: Mamiye Brothers improves efficiencies with new ERP
22 April 2013
Mamiye Brothers Inc, a leading manufacturer of children's and teen apparel, has replaced its legacy ERP tools with a new solution designed to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce central costs.
US: Body Central selects Jesta IS Vision Suite
22 April 2013
Value apparel retailer Body Central Corp has chosen to implement the Jesta IS Vision Suite to help streamline its operations as it moves to a complete omni-channel environment.
US: Lectra enhances product development solution
19 April 2013
Lectra has released an enhanced version of its product development solution for pattern making, grading and 3D prototyping.
MEXICO: Textile and machinery fair set to expand
16 April 2013
Organisers of a new textile and machinery trade fair for apparel manufacturers and their suppliers in Mexico and Central America, which made its debut in February, are planning an expanded second event next year.
Global news roundup
16 April 2013
The following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.
US: Canonge to lead Centric Software's European ops
16 April 2013
Product lifecycle management (PLM) specialist Centric Software Inc has promoted Fabrice Canonge to vice president and general manager for its European operations.
US: Bloomingdale's installs digital sizing stations
15 April 2013
Bloomingdale's has installed digital sizing stations from Me-Ality in five of its department stores to help women find the right sized jeans.
US: Performance 3D to launch talking clothing
12 April 2013
US-based Performance 3D is working to develop the world's first talking clothes, called 3D Smart Garments.
EUROPE: K3 to distribute Visual PLM.net in Europe
12 April 2013
The Visual PLM.net product lifecycle management software will be available to fashion and softgoods retailers and manufacturers in Europe through a distribution deal agreed with K3 Business Technology Group.
CHINA: Zhejiang Nali Apparel adopts Lectra Fashion PLM
12 April 2013
Zhejiang Nali Apparel, a Chinese women's wear and accessories company, is adopting Lectra Fashion PLM to streamline its collection development.
