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Overcoming the ‘data deficit’: The key to sustainability in fashion logistics

From 2025 onwards, many large companies across Europe will have to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (CSRD). This rule significantly expands the number of organisations required to report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts, and introduces the requirement to align with the European...

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South Asian textiles: End of a competitive advantage? A critical review of the French Treasury's quarterly letter

The quarterly letter published by the French Treasury offers a detailed diagnosis. The textile and apparel industry remains the industrial and social core of the economies of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. As a pillar of exports, a mass employer and a key driver of female employment, the sector has long relied on a simple competitive...

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AllSaints doubles down on Europe with new Bleckmann partnership

British retailer AllSaints has doubled down on its approach to the European market through a new partnership with supply chain management firm, Bleckmann. Through the agreement, Bleckmann will manage AllSaints’ European logistics from its warehouse in Enschede, the Netherlands, which is described as a “key hub” in the company’s portfolio. The...

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Inventory accuracy and visibility for omnichannel logistics

By Matthias Vandecasteele, Sales Manager for Lifestyle at Bleckmann For fashion and lifestyle brands with an omnichannel strategy, inventory accuracy and visibility are paramount. Read on to discover how changing consumer expectations, new transparency regulations, and the complexity of modern supply chains have increased the need for...

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Six Stories doubles down on US with new distribution centre

British bridalwear label Six Stories has reaffirmed its commitment to the US with the launch of a dedicated distribution centre in New Jersey. The site will be operated in partnership with THG Fulfil, part of the THG Ingenuity business which separated from UK-based THG Plc in January 2025. The opening of the facility reflects a continuation in...

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Marks & Spencer taps Zalando’s B2B unit to handle European orders

British department store giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has extended its partnership with Zalando, tapping the multibrand platform’s B2B logistics unit to operate its orders across continental Europe. Zalando’s Zeos division will now handle M&S’ online direct-to-consumer business in the region, delivering orders across 21 markets. The latest...

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Global impact doesn’t leave Stoov cold

Sometimes an adventure begins in the most unexpected places. This was also the case with Stoov, which started with a broken car seat heater. Founder Teun van Leijsen took the seat apart, became fascinated by the technology, and immediately saw opportunities. The first Stoov heating cushion, made for his pregnant wife who loved sitting outside,...

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US–China trade truce resets outlook for fashion supply chains

A one-year trade deal struck in South Korea between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping changes US–China economic relations, easing immediate pressure on global manufacturing and logistics, reported the Financial Times. For fashion groups, the truce buys time rather than certainty. According to multiple briefings around the summit, China will suspend...

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A visit to Tendam's new Illescas logistics centre

At the invitation of Tendam and technology company Dematic, FashionUnited toured the new logistics centre that the Spanish fashion multinational has now brought to full capacity in the Toledo town of Illescas, Spain. This is a particularly strategic location, bordering Madrid, where the company has just established the new hub for its online...

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AI in fashion: How Otrium uses AI for robotics and content creation

AI is rapidly conquering the fashion industry. While one company waits, another leads the way. Outlet platform Otrium uses artificial intelligence both behind the scenes in the warehouse and at the forefront with generative AI content. Co-founder Milan Daniels explains how this makes the company faster, smarter, and more customer-focused. He...

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Asos tackles the 'hidden workers' in retail supply chains

Asos has become the first major e-commerce retailer to sign a legally-binding human rights agreement with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). The September 2025 deal covers direct transport operations and logistics of the British fashion company —plus all subcontractors. This makes Asos the first retailer with union...

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Wax London strengthens presence in the US with new logistics partner

British menswear label Wax London has signed on a new logistics partner in the United States, as it strengthens its presence across the nation. Working with a local shipping partner in Columbus, Ohio, the London-based menswear brand is now able to ship products directly to its customers in the US from within the country for the first time. In...