INDUSTRY ISSUES
Next Steps in Fashion Tech: How New Tools Support Creative Work
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | September 18, 2026
California Apparel News asked the fashion industry’s technology leaders: How are advancements in technology supporting creativity and artistry in fashion?
Silicon Valley–Based EFI Acquires Optitex
Electronics For Imaging Inc., a printing technology firm based in Fremont, Calif., has acquired Israel-based design software firm Optitex Ltd. for approximately $52.8 million.
Kornit Says New Vulcan Printers Can Reduce Cost Per Print by 40 Percent
Commercial printing solutions provider Kornit Digital North American is preparing to begin shipping its Vulcan system.
Tim Gunn Returns to Speak at Gerber Ideation 2016
“Project Runway” star Tim Gunn will be speaking about the convergence of fashion and technology at Gerber Technology’s Ideation technology conference in Miami Beach, Fla.
Retailers Need to Move from Omnichannel 1.0 to Omnichannel 2.0 to Stay Relevant
Retailers scrambling to enter the omni-channel world may already be behind their competitors.
Tukatech Appoints Director for Europe
Los Angeles–based technology solutions provider Tukatech Inc. named Marta Maiandi director of Tukatech Europe.
Epson Acquires 100 Percent Stake in Italian Textile Printing Firm
Epson Italia S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of printing company Epson, is acquiring a 100 percent stake in the Italian textile printing business Fratelli Robustelli S.r.l.
Survey: Fit Issues Impact Shopping Decisions Online and In-Store
Nearly 60 percent of shoppers say they would buy more often if they could be assured of consistent fit, according to a recently released study by Body Labs, a New York–based company that creates and customises 3-D models of the human body.
Under Armour Launched Mobile UA Shop
Under Armour launched its first mobile app created to mix shopping with its Under Armour Connected Fitness platform, which includes several applications: UA Record, MapMyFitness, Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.
NetSuite Introduces Software Designed for Apparel and Accessories Retailers
San Jose, Calif.–based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and omni-channel software provider NetSuite Inc. has a new solution designed specifically for apparel and accessories retailers.
Social Media Advice From Industry Experts and Model Coco Rocha: Let Consumers Lead
Before the World Wide Web, marketing was relatively simple. Companies chose their paths and consumers naturally followed because, frankly, they did not have another option. But today—with real-time feedback, increasing transparency in supply chains and sponsored content—consumers are more educated and are calling the shots about what they want to buy and when they want to buy it.
AIMS360 Treats Customers to a Day of Business Advice and Burgers
AIMS360 customers, the LA-based technology company has covered quite a bit of ground, from breaking down batch processes to making EDI (electronic data interchange) more efficient to tips for creating business intelligence reports and pivot tables using AIMS360 software.
Technical Advice for the Retailer—from Brick-and-Mortar to Online-Only
Sean Finnigan, vice president of program services for Teamwork Retail, was speaking at “Take It to the Next Level: Empowering Retailers Through Technology,” an all-day event on May 10 at the Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, Calif., hosted by One Step Retail Solutions.
Retail Veteran Lana Cain Krauter Joins Simparel Board
New York–based Simparel Inc. named Lana Cain Krauter to its board of directors. Krauter’s résumé includes holding executive positions at JCPenney, Sears, Bealls and Goody's during her more than 30-year career in retail.
Jeanologia Software Release Aimed at Faster Laser Finishing in Production
Spanish laser equipment maker Jeanologia has introduced eMark 3.0, the latest release for its laser-finishing software, created to help production designers maximize speed and creativity.
Lectra Exec Charts Path for U.S. Market: Tech Co. Looks to Nearshoring, Evolving Consumer Demands and the Need to Optimize
Jason Adams, with just a few months under his belt as president of Lectra North America, offers some positive impressions of his start at the cutting equipment and software specialist.
