We recently hosted Fashion’s New Rulebook: Defining the Future from ASOS, M&S & more, a virtual fashion summit where industry leaders came together to discuss fashion’s future.

Industry leaders and experts from global brands including ASOS, Macy’s, Marks&Spencer, New Balance, Global Fashion Group and more joined the summit, where they walked you through how functional roles across fashion has shifted – and how to navigate the new landscape effectively.

From merchandisers operating in a seasonless calendar to the pivot in buying, the summit consists of nine sessions, packed with insights to cover the most critical topics in fashion today.

Access the respective sessions below – where you can rewatch the recordings and download the speaker decks!

Seasonless Fashion – How Will Merchandising Change?

With the fashion industry lobbying for change in seasonality, how will this impact merchandisers in their role? Sarah Johnson provides a glimpse into a new way of merchandising!

Speaker: Sarah Johnson, former Head of Merchandising at ASOS and Founder of Flourish Retail

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Your Role in Redefining the Retail Business

What is the state of fashion today? Kendrick Wong breaks down the key challenges we’re facing, and how we can redefine the retail business.

Speaker: Kendrick Wong, CEO of Omnilytics

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Validating Consumer Demand

A 10-minute talk by Matthew Lovett on how to quickly validate consumer demands in your market.

Speaker: Matthew Lovett, Director of Retail at Omnilytics

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Fireside Roundtable: What Does ‘Seasonless’ Look Like for Different Roles?

Sarah Johnson, David Binns and Bob Neville take you through how seasonless fashion impacts roles and processes in the industry.

Panellists:

• Sarah Johnson, former Head of Merchandising at ASOS and Founder of Flourish Retail
• David Binns, former Head of Buying at Marks and Spencers
• Bob Neville, former Global Retail Creative Director & Head of Retail at New Balance

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How Measuring The Right Data Drives eCom Growth

In the new landscape, fashion brands and retailers must evolve to remain relevant. Kshira Saagar shares actionable steps in tracking the right data.

Speaker: Kshira Saagar, Group Director of Data Science and Analytics at Global Fashion Group (GFG)

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Quarantine Lifts: From Reopening Stores to Prioritising Omnichannel

Quarantine across the world is easing up, but will consumers return? Bob Neville shares key steps to seamlessly integrate omnichannel strategies and achieve operational excellence.

Speaker: Bob Neville, former Global Retail Creative Director & Head of Retail at New Balance

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The Next Normal with Omnilytics

Matthew Lovett demonstrates how to use data insights for an effective omnichannel strategy.

Speaker: Matthew Lovett, Director of Retail at Omnilytics

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Buying’s New Frontier – Do It Differently

Consumers are calling for sustainability more loudly than ever – what should buyers do differently now? David Binns offers insights on how to navigate buying for retail post-Covid.

Speaker: David Binns, former Head of Buying at Marks&Spencers

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Emerging Trends in a Seasonless Landscape

In a seasonless landscape, what are the driving forces of trends now? Abbey Samet helps us understand trend influences in a seasonless landscape.

Speaker: Abbey Samet, Global Forecasting Director of Macy’s