<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Apparel21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialising in the development and implementation of software solutions to clothing and footwear businesses. The leading fashion ERP across ANZ.]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:21:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.apparel21.com/en-gb/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Viktoria &#38; Woods is simplifying store operations with Apparel²¹ and Envimo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A customer-first approach to retail technology is helping Viktoria &#38; Woods simplify the work behind its boutiques while protecting the premium experience its customers expect. For Viktoria &#38; Woods, technology supports both the experience customers see in store and the operational work happening behind it. When COO Tomas Fraser joined the business nearly three years ago, Apparel²¹ was new to him. At the time, the relationship was primarily managed by another department lead with external...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/how-viktoria-woods-is-simplifying-store-operations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd1943acc4fd3ef022b75a</guid><category><![CDATA[New Release]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_c9cf72e87a07490ebefe7252b9b1d99a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion Retail Trends in Australia: Where Growth Is Shifting and What Retailers Need to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fashion retail loves a simple market story. Growth. Slowdown. Recovery. Decline. The trouble is, the Australian market is becoming much harder to describe with a single word. At Apparel²¹ Day 2026, Salim Biskri from BDO framed the shift in a way that gets much closer to what fashion businesses are dealing with: “This is not a seasonal change, not really a cyclical change. We think it’s a structural change.” That changes how retailers should read the market. A difficult trading environment...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/fashion-retail-trends-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acbbbd37ea08a33d77c5da3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_18b46ed9a7d74440889b95054505e6fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BarTender 2021 Full Support Ends in 2027: What Apparel²¹ Customers Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your business is currently using BarTender 2021 or an earlier version, there is an important support deadline to plan for. BarTender has advised that full support for BarTender 2021 and earlier versions, including licensing and activation assistance, ends after 31 December 2027. While there is still time to prepare, reviewing your current BarTender environment early can help your team understand its upgrade requirements and plan any changes around your operations. What changes after 31...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/bartender-2021-full-support-ends-in-2027</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abf05707333c9a7b0d10098</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:21:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_866b916bc5d74eb7adedc1b5699d8932~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated EAN/UPC Barcode Height Requirements for Retail POS Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[GS1 Australia has updated the EAN/UPC barcode height requirements for products scanned at retail point of sale. What’s changing The updated standard allows EAN/UPC barcodes used on eligible retail POS products to be reduced by up to 60% of the minimum symbol height when packaging constraints limit the available print area. This change provides greater flexibility when designing packaging while maintaining the barcode scanning requirements for retail environments. What barcode truncation means...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/updated-ean-upc-barcode-height-requirements-for-retail-pos-products</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab365afc44f3e7bb6a8c8ef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:39:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_089d0be0958442de805fafcf5fbd20de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apparel²¹ Connect Shopify Integration Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apparel²¹ Connect is updating its Shopify integration as Shopify transitions from its legacy REST Admin API to GraphQL. Why the integration is changing Shopify is retiring its legacy REST Admin API in favour of GraphQL. Apparel²¹ Connect is moving to the updated technology to remain aligned with Shopify and improve how web store data moves through the integration. GraphQL allows the integration to request the required information through fewer calls, supporting more efficient synchronisation...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/apparel21-connect-shopify-integration-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab3482d6b7f5be70be75ab7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:37:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_fba534b69a3a4165a8c189049bd82708~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Version 2026.3 is now available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducing AP21 Intelligence. Say hello to AP21 Intelligence: your Apparel²¹ data, brought to life.]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/version-2026-3-is-now-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaca5fdc277db7715a89da5</guid><category><![CDATA[New Release]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:49:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_23eaf07621c74b28928145dc34c1ffb6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the Apparel²¹ BI Dashboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've rebuilt our Retail BI Dashboard from the ground up and we'd love to show you what's new.]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/introducing-the-apparel21-bi-dashboard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac9d4ac277db7715a88a26</guid><category><![CDATA[New Release]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:44:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_1e9c41df33084fd4b8f05f29b8ab31e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Shoe Fits: Accent Group &#38; Apparel²¹]]></title><description><![CDATA[As one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest footwear wholesalers and retailers, Accent Group operates a vast and growing network of brands, including Platypus, Skechers, HYPE DC, The Athlete’s Foot, STYLERUNNER, Vans, Timberland, and Dr. Martens. Their exclusive distribution rights to HOKA have also driven incredible growth in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/when-the-shoe-fits-accent-group-apparel21</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa496209b4f83aa6c57bbc</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:18:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_ee2a56287f044b128dfd52cddba39364~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seafolly’s ERP Transformation with Apparel²¹ – Sid Sharma’s Journey ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seafolly, Australia’s iconic swimwear brand has long been synonymous with innovation and  excellence. With over 14 years of experience at Seafolly, Sid Sharma, now leading IT and  Business Improvement, has played a pivotal role in optimising operations, enhancing  productivity, and driving transformative change within the business. Through a strong  partnership with Apparel²¹, Seafolly has harnessed the full potential of its ERP system to adapt  and thrive in the ever-evolving fashion retail...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/seafollys-erp-transformation-with-apparel21</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa2f0572df05405687cb14</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:36:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_a54f2bf4804d4829bccc676e28b55458~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apparel Inventory Management Software: Ending the Search for a Single Source of Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A customer clicks 'buy' on a sold-out item because the website’s stock data hasn’t updated for hours. By the time the order reaches the warehouse, it’s already been cancelled. A retail store sold the last unit earlier that morning. For many UK fashion brands, this isn't a rare glitch; it's a structural failure. It’s the inevitable result of operating retail, wholesale, and online channels on disconnected systems, each maintaining its own version of the truth. This breakdown is exactly where...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/apparel-inventory-management-software-single-source-of-truth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84243d75371e064582d1f3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:30:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_593df4119084427d919a1c392f3569d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wholesale Software for Growing Fashion Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wholesale order lands from a retail buyer, but the warehouse team is still working from yesterday's stock count. The purchasing manager has already committed to next season's production run based on sell-through numbers that are two weeks out of date. Meanwhile, a sales rep promises delivery on a style that sold out an hour ago in a different channel. None of this is unusual.  As a fashion wholesale operation grows, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, sales and fulfilment stop moving at the...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/wholesale-software-fashion-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a741d3f2dc76a37da39c2c4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:44:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_5c1ad4102d434d38933171efb81132d0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Order Management Software for Growing Fashion Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fashion business expands across stores and ecommerce. The same style, colour and size sells through different channels, inventory changes continuously, and fulfilment depends on accurate information moving between systems.  As volume grows, the challenge becomes less about simply taking orders and more about finding order management software that keeps the wider operation aligned. Why Growing Fashion Brands Struggle to Manage Orders Across Channels Most fashion businesses did not set out to...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/order-management-software-fashion-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7417ad421979b2d96cda3a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:30:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_38945c894d1c4b27979eacc41ff56f8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERP for Fashion Industry: The 2026 Playbook for UK Fashion CIOs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most UK fashion CIOs follow the same two-move procurement playbook without ever writing it down. Move one: run on a stack of SaaS tools, spreadsheets and workarounds for as long as the business can tolerate it. Move two: once the pain gets loud enough, jump straight to a Generic Tier 1 ERP. It feels like progress. For most fashion businesses, it is usually the wrong move made at the wrong time, and it is why Apparel²¹ believes the conversation about ERP for fashion industry needs to change in...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/erp-for-fashion-industry-2026-uk-fashion-cio-playbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a619834b252e37e4d33876f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:30:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_690f83c668f14e6ebb801d6df098d0bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ship-From-Store: ERP Software for Apparel Industry That Modern Retailers Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ERP Software for Apparel Industry That Made Ship-From-Store Possible, a Decade Early In 2020, when Australia's largest fashion retailers closed their doors, revenue did not stop for everyone. Some brands kept selling because store teams kept shipping, pulling stock straight off the shop floor, packing it, and sending it to a customer's door as though the store had never closed. At the time, it looked like clever crisis innovation. Commentators called it a breakthrough in omnichannel...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/ship-from-store-erp-software-for-apparel-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6196976ed1567a596eff0f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:26:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_cc59f6a5e3434883884b7b2193aa4d62~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What It Actually Costs to Scale a UK Fashion Brand with the Wrong Fashion ERP Software]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK fashion brand reaches £15M in revenue and begins to feel the strain. The SaaS platform that worked at £3M is not built for the complexity that comes with multi-channel distribution, growing wholesale accounts, and seasonal collections running in parallel. The leadership team begins an ERP selection process. They choose a well-regarded generalist platform. A year and a half later, the implementation is over budget. Two years later, the system is live but covering only a fraction of its...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/what-it-actually-costs-to-scale-a-uk-fashion-brand-with-the-wrong-fashion-erp-software</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31fe5d6e3aac0bcf9cb4ae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:14:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_435ca39757c8445b92b448939443b760~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Cost of Generalist ERP for Fashion Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mid-market Australian fashion brand selected a well-regarded enterprise ERP platform. The vendor had strong references, the implementation partner was experienced, and the internal project team was capable. Four and a half years later, the project was still not fully live. Customisation had consumed budgets that were never planned for. Timelines had slipped repeatedly.  Operational teams had found workarounds, then workarounds for the workarounds. The ERP was not a bad product. But it had...]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/the-hidden-cost-of-generalist-erp-for-fashion-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31faeea3667807a658f19b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_b028bcc30a974c1cb644c43ad4a4502e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apparel21 Release Announcement 2026.2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover what's new in Apparel21 Release 2026.2, featuring browser-based web applications, Stripe Terminal integration, Envimo enhancements, stronger security controls, faster stock enquiries, and POS improvements. Learn how these updates help retailers, wholesalers, and fashion businesses work more efficiently, improve customer experiences, and streamline daily operations.]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/apparel21-release-announcement-2026-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18e8a069f69d4475ada250</guid><category><![CDATA[New Release]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:54:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_1d646d66745f4e059a6ac0639f5ad142~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_562,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We're Changing the Way Your Data Moves | EDI Integration Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new integration framework enables faster onboarding of trading partners while reducing the manual effort previously required to support multiple EDI formats.]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/why-we-re-changing-the-way-your-data-moves-edi-integration-solutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a211a06800e2e1c2bb6791e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Release]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:38:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_8966f107d75640aa83e1204dd18fd6ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Australian Fashion Retailers Need Connected Fashion Retail Software to Eliminate Inventory Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australian fashion retailers grow across stores, ecommerce and marketplaces, disconnected systems lead to stockouts, overselling and constant manual reconciliation. This inventory chaos drains staff time and frustrates customers. This article explains why connected fashion retail software is now essential, unifying inventory, sales and operational visibility across every channel so growing retailers can scale without the chaos.]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/connected-fashion-retail-software-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15208df3bc0136e51c7c5b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_94962f326fba42f588cda2f897083cb4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_562,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why UK Fashion Brands Need Apparel ERP Software to Scale Beyond Disconnected Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[As UK fashion brands grow across retail, wholesale and ecommerce, the spreadsheets and disconnected tools that once worked start to slow everything down. Stock errors, manual order processing and fragmented reporting become harder to manage at scale. This article explains why fashion businesses outgrow these systems and how apparel ERP software creates connected operations that support long-term growth.]]></description><link>https://www.apparel21.com/post/why-uk-fashion-brands-need-apparel-erp-software-to-scale-beyond-disconnected-systems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15176ab6bdb307fe7221e6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_9fb5d9792a1a4f648713b03d0a2fa629~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>