Apparel AI has shifted from pilot to plumbing.
In Q1 2026, Levi’s, PVH, H&M, Inditex and Tapestry wired AI into core operations.
Inditex inventory fell 2 per cent, Tapestry 4 per cent.
India is the asymmetric winner as its apparel exports hit $15.99 billion (+10% YoY); Welspun targets 20 per cent AI productivity gains.
Early movers may unlock 100-300 bps in margin.Apparel AI has shifted from pilot to plumbing.
In Q1 2026, Levi’s, PVH, H&M, Inditex and Tapestry wired AI into core operations.
Inditex inventory fell 2 per cent, Tapestry 4 per cent.
India is the asymmetric winner as its apparel exports hit $15.99 billion (+10% YoY); Welspun targets 20 per cent AI productivity gains.
Early movers may unlock 100-300 bps in margin.
