The coronavirus crisis, global lockdowns and social-distancing measures have hit the fashion and retail industry hard.

Shifts in consumer habits have been seismic, and will be long lasting, if not permanent.

As the world get to grips with an evolving “new normal”, this report aims to help fashion businesses set a course to recovery – one where collaboration and partnerships are a path to not only innovation, but transformation.

Drapers and Validify, the vendor management platform provider, have identified key areas fashion brands and retailers should be focusing on to help transform their businesses and get back on track.

The report highlights these transformative topics, offering insights via industry experts and retailer viewpoints, alongside the newest tools and innovative technologies that brands and retailers can use to optimise their performance and upgrade the customer experience.

It also includes a solutions guidebook, curated by Validify, that compiles the best vendors that can help fast track change and achieve these goals.