Welcome, State of Art!

Welcome, State of Art!

We’re thrilled to announce another household name State of Art, introducing Markmi into their workflow! State of Art is a name that’s become synonymous with effortless style for men. Whether it’s their sporty, stylish, or downright comfortable collections, State of Art has been helping men look good without overthinking it for years—and that’s no small feat! 😉

With 45 brand stores and over 500 official dealers, they’ve built a solid presence across the Netherlands and Belgium, all while growing internationally and online. And now, with the help of our AI-driven markdown assistant, they’re ready to take their markdown process to the next level.

Why State of Art Chose Markmi

We couldn’t be happier to team up with such a trusted and forward-thinking brand. Kristof Baeten from State of Art sums up why this partnership feels like a perfect fit:

"Since we started working with Markmi, we’ve experienced a sense of trust and transparency, which is essential for any collaboration at State of Art.

Using AI for pricing is an important step as we work to optimize processes across our organization.

For our consumers, our wholesale partners, and our own team, it’s vital to focus on an efficient and transparent markdown policy. Markmi feels like the perfect partner for this, and we’re excited to start this collaboration in 2025."

AI-Driven Markdown Optimization: What’s in It for State of Art?

By leveraging Markmi’s AI-driven markdown assistant, State of Art will:

• Save Time: Replace time-consuming, manual markdown processes with streamlined, automated workflows, enabling the team to focus on strategic decisions rather than operational tasks.
• Increase Profitability: Optimize markdown strategies with data-backed recommendations that balance sales velocity with margin protection—delivering better financial outcomes for both mid-season and end-of-season sales.
• Support Collaboration: Provide a shared platform where teams and business leaders can align on markdown strategies quickly, reducing friction and improving decision-making across departments.
• Enhance Market Responsiveness: Act rapidly to changing market conditions, leveraging AI to simulate and evaluate markdown scenarios, ensuring markdowns are both timely and effective.

For us at Markmi? It means we get to collaborate with a brand that’s not just iconic but also forward-thinking. It’s a win-win.

Looking Ahead

Starting in 2025, we’ll be working together to bring even more efficiency and innovation to State of Art’s pricing processes. We’re confident that our AI-driven markdown assistant will make a real difference—not just in how markdowns are managed, but in the results they deliver.

Here’s to a partnership that’s as sharp as a perfectly tailored jacket. Welcome aboard, State of Art! 🎉

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