Changelog

Generate tech packs directly from your range planning workflow.

Now you can export detailed tech packs for individual range plan styles, streamlining your design-to-production process.

Get AI-powered insights into your style's production readiness. Our new analysis feature provides detailed recommendations and blocking issues, helping you streamline your product development process.

- Comprehensive AI analysis of sample and production readiness

- Detailed scoring and actionable recommendations

- Export full analysis reports as PDF

Easily attach files directly to your notes. Now you can upload and manage files alongside your note details, with full support across the platform.

- Add files to notes during creation or editing

- View all note-related attachments in one place

- Seamless integration with existing file management workflows

Bulk style management just got more powerful. You can now delete multiple styles and their related data in one action.

- Preview the full impact of bulk deletions before committing

- See detailed counts of records that will be affected

- Comprehensive ownership and validation checks to prevent unintended deletions

Scan inventory items directly from your mobile device with new barcode scanning functionality.

- Real-time synchronization between mobile and web sessions

- Secure authenticated scanning sessions

- Instant updates when items are scanned

Gain more control over how component codes are created and managed. You can now configure code generation rules, including patterns, separators, and auto-generation preferences for each brand.

- Define unique code generation settings per brand

- Automatic internal reference creation with guaranteed uniqueness

- Flexible management of component code patterns

Create custom style code rules that automatically generate unique identifiers for your products.

• Define code patterns, separators, and padding rules

• Automatically generate style codes during creation or import

• Configure settings per brand to maintain consistent naming conventions

Scanning product barcodes now supports more formats. You can now scan EAN-13 and UPC-A barcodes with greater accuracy, making inventory and style tracking more flexible.

- Improved compatibility for different barcode types

- More reliable SKU matching during mobile scans

Your AI assistant just got smarter. StyleCopilot can now proactively help with critical tasks like:

- Automatically updating Bill of Materials (BOM)

- Managing style-related tasks

- Proposing style modifications

All AI suggestions require your explicit confirmation before implementation, giving you full control over recommendations.

Get precise control over your inventory with new stock take management features.

- Create and manage stock take sessions directly in Kōbō

- Use barcode scanning for quick inventory adjustments

You can now edit images directly within the Kōbō platform. Crop and adjust images in the style gallery without leaving your workflow.

- Crop images with a new in-app image editor

- Edit images from your style library instantly

- Maintain consistent image quality across your style inventory

Create custom barcode stickers directly in Kōbō with new flexible labeling tools.

- Select sticker sizes and dimensions

- Choose which product details appear on labels

- Download stickers as PDF for easy printing

Style Copilot now generates SEO-optimized product descriptions for Shopify using AI. Simply select a style, and get a contextually intelligent description that leverages your brand's unique positioning and product details.

• Automatically creates compelling product copy

• Uses brand context and image analysis

• Seamlessly integrated into existing Style Copilot workflow

Design teams can now directly connect Adobe Illustrator to Kobo PLM. Download the extension, follow simple installation steps, and seamlessly sync your design work between applications.

• Download Adobe Illustrator extension

• Step-by-step installation guide

• Integrated with account settings

Your dashboards now provide deeper insights into key business metrics. New widgets cover:

- Production status pulse

- Supplier performance scorecard

- Inventory status

- Task approval queue

- Cost variance tracking

These widgets load faster and deliver more actionable information at a glance.

Manage styles faster with a new Floating Action Bar. Now you can:

- Perform bulk actions like creating techpacks

- Export styles to CSV in one click

- Update ship dates, lifecycle statuses, tags, and categories quickly

- Get instant feedback with toast notifications when actions complete

Apply changes across multiple color variants in one go with the new variants dialog. Select and update multiple component variants simultaneously, saving you time and reducing repetitive work.

Kobo's new AI features help you catch and resolve product development issues faster.

- Get anomaly detection for sample reviews with smart insights and suggested fixes

- Analyze brand context, color palettes, and keywords with intelligent tools

- Enhanced Style Copilot Chat with more interactive AI-driven workflows

Managing style inventory just got more organized. Inventory lists now automatically sort SKUs by their size range position, making it easier to view and understand your stock.

You'll see size range details directly in inventory views, giving you a clearer picture of your product spread.

Import files faster and smarter with the new Magic Import feature. Now you can directly upload files from Google Drive, with intelligent clustering and AI-powered data extraction.

- Upload files from multiple sources, including Google Drive

- Automatic file clustering and organization

- Background processing for large file imports

Connect and import files directly from Google Drive into your Kōbō workspace.

- Link Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides with a single click

- Drag and drop files from Google Drive

- Preview Google files without leaving the platform

Connect your Kobo workflows with Zapier using our new webhook management system.

- Create automated actions across platforms when inventory, notes, or tasks change

- Easily subscribe and manage webhook endpoints

- Seamless integration for complex workflow automation

Image generation now supports multiple reference images while maintaining compatibility with single image inputs.

You can now use multiple references when creating designs, giving you more flexibility in your creative process. The system also includes improved performance and error handling for image processing.

Managing supplier relationships just got easier. View a supplier's active and archived styles directly from their profile, without leaving the page.

- Browse styles inline
- Quick navigation to specific style details
- Streamlined supplier management workflow

Managing project files just got more intuitive. Now you can:

- See the last download time for files directly in the interface
- Click file context links to quickly jump to related styles, components, or suppliers
- Enjoy improved link styling for easier navigation

Organize style files into customizable sections like "Inspiration", "Technical Drawings", "Lab Dips", and "Production Samples". Drag-and-drop interface makes file organization intuitive.

Create custom sections for your specific needs, reorder sections by priority, and maintain consistent file organization across all styles. Bulk file operations save time on large projects.

Find files instantly with logical organization instead of endless scrolling.

Enable suppliers to manage their own team access and permissions. Suppliers can invite team members, assign roles, and control data access without involving your admin team.

Multi-level permission system ensures suppliers only see relevant data while maintaining security. Perfect for large suppliers with multiple departments or locations.

Reduce administrative overhead while improving supplier autonomy and collaboration.

Connect your cloud storage directly to your PLM. Sync files between Dropbox, and your product data for seamless collaboration across teams and suppliers.

Automatically backup techpacks, images, and documents to your preferred cloud storage. Access files from anywhere while maintaining version control and audit trails within your PLM.

Perfect for teams working with external designers, remote suppliers, or multiple office locations.

Range Planning now includes an intelligent stats drawer that analyzes your entire collection in real-time. Get instant insights on style distribution, color balance, and completion rates across categories.

The new configurable categories system lets you hide, show, and reorder sections to match your team's workflow. Plus, AI-powered features help generate style images, extract metadata from uploads, and suggest components automatically.

Enhanced with comprehensive notes system, drag-and-drop organization, and collaborative tools to keep your entire design team aligned.

If you´re managing multiple brands within Kobo, we´ve just made it even easier to re-use existing styles.

You can now copy styles from other brands within the same company

- Supports bulk selection and copying of multiple styles at once
- Allows selective copying of style data including POM, BOM, pricing, files, technical details, workflows, and tags
- Targets copied styles to specific season and sample version

You can now manage inventory movements between locations with professional packing lists and transfer documentation. Track components from warehouse to production facility with complete audit trails.

Reduce inventory discrepancies and improve material flow visibility across your supply chain.

Create multiple design iterations with our enhanced sketch system supporting unlimited canvas tabs. Switch between colorways, design variations, and construction details without losing work.

Export individual canvases or complete design packages for supplier communication.

Use AI to generate images directly into the sketches canvas so you can rapidly mock-up and iterate on ideas and designs.

With multi-output support you can create images in four modes - free, on model, flat-lays & technical drawings.

Set different prices for each sales channel - wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and custom channels. Manage channel-specific markups, discounts, and pricing rules from one centralized location.

Automatic margin calculations show profitability by channel. Integration with Shopify syncs channel prices automatically. Bulk pricing updates apply across multiple styles simultaneously.

Optimize revenue with channel-specific pricing strategies while maintaining margin targets.

Calculate additional service costs like embroidery, printing, washing, and custom packaging. Define VAS templates with standard costs that automatically apply to relevant styles.

Link VAS costs to specific suppliers and locations. Calculate total landed costs including all value-added services. Track VAS usage across styles for accurate job costing.

Capture true product costs by including all value-added services in pricing calculations.

Stay informed with new push notification support in the Kōbō mobile app.

Receive real-time updates about your workflows, style approvals, and critical inventory alerts directly on your mobile device.

Update pricing across multiple styles, SKUs, or components with powerful bulk operations. Apply percentage increases, fixed adjustments, or formula-based calculations to selected items.

Save hours on seasonal pricing updates with intelligent bulk pricing tools.