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Flabelus appoints Bleckmann as logistics operator to accelerate its UK growth

Madrid – Spanish footwear and fashion brand Flabelus is setting its sights on the UK. It aims to unlock its full growth potential in the market with the help of logistics company Bleckmann. The brand has just appointed Bleckmann as its exclusive partner for all its logistics operations in the British market. With a presence in the UK through...

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The global rise of second hand fashion

Fashion is in the midst of a profound revaluation. Once dismissed as an afterthought, second-hand clothing has emerged as one of the defining growth stories of the decade. What was once tied to charity shops and stigma is now bound up with digital marketplaces, celebrity endorsements and shifting cultural ideals. Buying preloved is no longer a...

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Challenges of transitioning to unified commerce

While unified commerce offers clear benefits, the transition is rarely straightforward. Many fashion retailers face significant challenges when moving from siloed or omnichannel systems to a fully unified model. Integration hurdles One of the biggest barriers is integrating existing systems into a single platform. Many retailers still rely on...

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24h circular fashion: sector calls for centralized direction and collaboration

The apparel industry has reached a critical tipping point where ambition must transition into collective execution. Last month, the Dutch branch of the international data standardisation organization GS1 and technology firm WAIR hosted the ‘24h Circular Fashion journey’ in Amsterdam, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to address...

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Fast-growing fashion brand? Here’s how a 3PL can scale up your logistics

E-commerce already accounts for 21% of all fashion purchases worldwide. And with the global fashion e-commerce industry expected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2030, growth has never been more accessible for ambitious fashion and lifestyle brands. However, there’s one key roadblock that brands need to consider to ensure their dreams of success don’t...

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Bleckmann leverages recovery value as a driver for circular fashion

During the recent GS1 - WAIR 24h Circular Fashion Journey, Hans Robben, programme manager of circular solutions at Bleckmann, presented a pragmatic vision for circularity. The logistics service provider, which has been in business for over 160 years, is transforming from a linear 'box-mover' to a crucial partner in the circular chain. Robben...

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Bleckmann accelerates it’s automation strategy and expands the Autostore footprint in its warehouses

Bleckmann, experts in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, announces the ‘go- live’ of a new automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) at its site in Almelo – Newton (NL). The new integrated goods-to-person system is an integrated Kardex AutoStore solution with automated packing line and provides a streamlined...

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Beyond Threads Podcast: Supporting Tapestry to build a robust and resilient omnichannel logistics ecosystem

For Tapestry, the US-based parent company of luxury brands Coach and Kate Spade, long-term collaboration has been the foundation of logistics resilience. Over nearly a decade, its partnership with Bleckmann has consistently combined operational excellence with strategic agility. In this episode of Beyond Threads, host Erik Janssen Steenberg is...

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Beyond Threads Webinar: How smart customs management unlocks international growth for brands

For fashion brands expanding internationally, a robust customs management framework can represent the difference between seamless global operations and a costly logistical nightmare. While many brands view customs as an unavoidable compliance burden, those that understand the system can transform these requirements into strategic advantages that...

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Bleckmann chief executive officer Kurt Pierloot to step down

The Netherlands-based supply chain management provider Bleckmann has announced that its chief executive officer, Kurt Pierloot, is to step down after six and a half years in the role. The company, which specializes in omnichannel e-fulfillment for fashion and lifestyle brands, confirmed that the transition was reached by mutual agreement....

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Beyond Threads Podcast: How Bleckmann and Superdry deliver omnichannel excellence

As global fashion brands have expanded across channels and borders over the past decade, logistics has increasingly become a strategic driver of competitiveness. For Superdry, that means working closely with long-term logistics partner Bleckmann to match fast-changing market dynamics with reliable, flexible and data-driven fulfilment. Press play...

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The award-winning Bscale logistics solution now available locally in UK and the Netherlands

Bleckmann, a leading supply chain management partner for fashion and lifestyle brands, announces the expansion of its Bscale solution to the UK and the Netherlands. Bscale is Bleckmann’s modular, plug-and-play warehousing and fulfilment offering, designed to support brands of all sizes by streamlining access to enterprise-grade logistics...