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Walmart acquires Parcel
Walmart has acquired Parcel , a technology-based , same-day and lastmile delivery company based in New York that specialises in perishable and non-perishable delivery to customers in New York City .
As a 24 / 7 operation that delivers packages the same-day , overnight and in scheduled two-hour windows , Parcel uses routing algorithms , a fleet of leased vehicles , and a professional , employee-based workforce , to quickly sort , load and deliver packages to customers .
SOFTWARE | IT
Detego unveils new mobile solution for retailers
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Detego , a leader in real-time business intelligence for the fashion industry , is unveiling a new mobile solution for retailers for faster and cheaper access to the benefits of digital connectivity . Thanks to imbedded radio-frequency identity ( RFID ) tags on every product , benefits include being able to painlessly carry out stock-takes on smartphones .
Detego ’ s InStore Lean Edition provides a “ quick-start ” solution for retailers that want to start small and possibly scale over the entire store network later on . Available via the cloud , it is being targeted at retail chains , pop-ups , franchisees , and brand store owners that don ’ t necessarily want to invest in large-scale IT projects .
The mobile solution gives near hundred per cent inventory accuracy , so there are fewer gaps on the shelves and no lost sales from missing sizes .
Aptos completes acquisition of TXT Retail
Aptos , Inc ., a market leader in retail technology solutions , has announced that it has completed its acquisition of TXT Retail , the leading global provider of end-to-end merchandise lifecycle management ( MLM ) solutions for the apparel , luxury , specialty and general retail sectors . Going forward , TXT Retail
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will be known as ‘ TXT Retail , an Aptos Company ’.
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The acquisition unites Aptos ’ bestin-class customer engagement and inventory management solutions with TXT Retail ’ s best-of-breed merchandise lifecycle management suite , all available in the cloud .
ACADEMIC
UKFT with M & S rolls out manufacturing masterclasses
The UK Fashion and Textile Association ( UKFT ) with the support of Marks and Spencer ( M & S ) has rolled out a series of masterclasses on manufacturing at five UK universities as part of the ‘ Made It ’ campaign . The classes are designed to give students understanding of sourcing , production and the business considerations of a UK-based manufacturing strategy .
The selected universities offer design courses across a range of product types including textiles , menswear , womenswear , knitwear and sportswear . The tailored masterclasses will be delivered by UK production and sourcing expert Daliah Simble at the University of Leeds , University of Salford , University of Westminster , Nottingham Trent University and Falmouth University .
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The masterclass students will have the opportunity to use what they learn to design , develop and produce UK made look . Based on the designs submitted , selected students from each participating university will receive financial support from M & S and industry introductions and mentoring throughout the process from UKFT experts and manufacturers .
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4 LCF students bag Kering Award for Sustainable Fashion
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The 2017 Kering Award for Sustainable Fashion has been bagged by Laure Fernandez and Charlie Wilkinson for Gucci and Dianjen Lin and Jennifer Kusowski for Stella McCartney in a competition involving 100 London College of Fashion ( LCF ) students .
Laure Fernandez created a new method of designing and printing patterns , using microbial pigments , while Dianjen Lin undertook research into producing clothing that absorbs carbon dioxide . Both will receive a € 10,000 grant to continue their research .
TRAINING
Itema opens new training centre in Lahore , Pakistan
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Itema , a leading provider of advanced weaving solutions , including best-inclass weaving machines , spare parts , and integrated services , has opened its brand-new , state-of-the-art training centre , ItemaCampus , in Lahore , Pakistan .
Hands-on training for the latest Itema Rapier R9500 and Airjet A9500 series looms , as well as the projectile P7300HP V8 and the R9500terry looms currently takes place at various Itema locations around the world , including the original ItemaCampus at the corporate headquarters in Colzate , Italy , as well as in a number of training centres globally . With the opening of the first ItemaCampus in Lahore , Pakistan , select training courses will now be offered locally , based on customer interest .
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