Executive Summary

This practical toolkit from Future Fashion Assembly in partnership with Syrup Tech distills proven strategies from our Smarter Buying & Selling insights session, helping fashion and retail teams use AI to improve forecasting accuracy, optimise margins, and reduce excess inventory.

Fashion’s old model of volume-driven growth is no longer sustainable. The brands leading today are shifting from buying more to buying smarter – using AI to align production and allocation with real demand.

What’s Inside:

• Commercial Outcomes: 2–5% margin improvement, 10–20% overstock reduction

• Case Study: How Faherty scaled stores while increasing margin by 3.4%

• Practical Takeaways: How to pilot AI forecasting in your next buy

• Expert Insight: James Theuerkauf, Co-Founder of Syrup Tech, on balancing accuracy and agility

• Next Steps: Access the digital showroom or book a complimentary opportunity session