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Supply Chain Insights : International Transport | e- SCM Solutions

In a global production environment shaped by unpredictable lead times and ongoing logistics disruptions, transport has become a critical component of the fashion and luxury supply chain. Limited visibility and complex coordination can lead to costly delays and missed delivery deadlines. To address these challenges, real-time tracking and digital...

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IAF Statement On Current External Shocks

Once again, the apparel industry is facing a major external shock that is likely to drive up input costs, reduce demand and add to the shell of uncertainty that increasingly surrounds global supply chains. The hostilities in the Gulf region, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are already creating acute shortages and driving up energy...

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Dior and UNESCO’s renewed partnership

On 16 March, Dior and UNESCO renewed their partnership aiming to empower women leaders and cultivate the transmission of savoir-faire. On this occasion, Delphine Arnault, Chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, and member of the LVMH Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee, and Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO, met and...

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Marks & Spencer welcomes David Gandy Wellwear to third-party ‘Brands at M&S’ platform

Marks & Spencer will welcome innovative menswear label David Gandy Wellwear to ‘Brands at M&S’ this Spring. The launch is the latest addition to M&S’ branded offer, further strengthening the retailer’s growing menswear portfolio, offering customers access to a premium lifestyle collection shaped by David’s own philosophy of modern, mindful...

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OTB Group presents sustainability and technology progress to His Majesty King Charles III during a Fashion Task Force meeting of the Sustainable Markets Initiative

OTB, the international fashion and luxury group that owns the brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf, as well as the companies Staff International and Brave Kid, and holds a stake in the Amiri brand, met His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace during a private session with the Sustainable Market’s Initiative’...

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Alvanon to host webinar on preparing fashion brands for the rise of agentic commerce

Sizing and fit specialist Alvanon will host a webinar on March 17 exploring how the emergence of “agentic commerce” could reshape the apparel industry and what brands can do to prepare. The online session, titled “Are You Ready for Agentic Commerce?”, will examine how AI-powered shopping agents are beginning to research, compare and select...

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Gant announced as official partner of 2026 BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich

Gant will become an Official Partner of the BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich from April 2026, entering a new two-year partnership with one of the ATP500 Tour’s most established tennis tournaments. As part of the partnership, Gant will be integrated into the tournament experience, with the brand outfitting all on-court officials including ball...

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JD Sports chooses Checkpoint to transform inventory accuracy and shelf availability

Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in RFID technology and solutions, is pleased to announce it has signed a multi‑year global software agreement with JD Sports Fashion Plc to deploy their ItemOptix™ RFID Inventory Management Software across the retailer’s Sports Fashion Group stores, starting in Europe. This partnership modernizes inventory...

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Adidas and Kings League extend global partnership to 2028 to continue shaping the future of sports entertainment

adidas and Kings League have extended their global commercial partnership, confirming the sports brand as the league’s Official Technical Partner through June 2028. adidas-Kings League is an alliance that is defining a bold new era for sports entertainment, delivering unexpected formats, compelling storytelling, and products that resonate with...

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Antavo steps into motion with Vivobarefoot to launch a new global loyalty programme

Founded in the UK, Vivobarefoot is a pioneer of minimalist footwear inspired by natural human movement. Known for its science-led design and focus on sustainability, repair, and education, the brand challenges conventional footwear to reconnect people with nature, health, and freedom of movement. Vivobarefoot has partnered with Antavo, the...

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A new chapter begins for Outlet Montabaur: Phase II building application filed

We are pleased to share an important milestone: the building application for the phase II extension of Outlet Montabaur has officially been filed! Since the opening of phase III in Designer Outlets Wolfsburg in 2018, the phase II extension of Outlet Montabaur marks the first outlet centre extension in Germany in many years, underlining strong...

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C&A collaborates with Nedap to enhance omnichannel operations

Nedap, the global leader in item-level inventory visibility, has partnered with European fashion retailer C&A to optimize omnichannel logistics through Nedap’s Inventory Engine. This strategic collaboration enables real-time tracking and status assignment of e-commerce items and establishes a foundation for a responsive and agile retail...