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European business associations celebrate the signature of EU-Mercosur FTA

Today marks a historic milestone with the signing of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, creating the biggest trading block in the world. European business – represented by more than 28 associations across a wide range of sectors – warmly welcomes this signature. It sends a strong and timely signal that the EU remains open and is committed to...

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Lectra reveals five key trends reshaping fashion in 2026

In a context marked by persistent geopolitical tensions, increased regulatory pressure around eco-responsibility, and a radical transformation driven by AI—placing data and digitalization at the heart of strategies—the fashion industry approaches 2026 with the need to fundamentally rethink its models. This ongoing transformation requires brands...

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SIMTA joins ITMF as Corporate Member

In the past two decades SIMTA has established itself as producer of specialized machinery for the textile industry. In short period of time, SIMTA became an important supplier of precise rollers for top OEMs. Afterwards SIMTA started manufacturing overhead cleaners, bobbin transport systems, and other textile ancillaries. In the meantime, SIMTA...

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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...

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DOUGLAS extends partnership with Bleckmann and scales up automation

DOUGLAS BeNe, the leading omnichannel beauty retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium, has announced a strategic expansion of its long-standing partnership with logistics provider Bleckmann. This renewed collaboration marks an important step in DOUGLAS’ investment in the BeNe market and supports the company’s continued transformation into a fully...

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Building on Progress: VF Corporation’s FY25 Environmental and Social Responsibility Report shares VF Sustainability and Social Impact

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, released its fiscal year (FY) 2025 Environmental & Social Responsibility (E&SR) Report. This publication details progress the company is making towards its environmental and social targets and celebrates important milestones. “At VF, we are...

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EssilorLuxottica and Meta build on their successful partnership with new AI glasses that offer a glimpse into the future

EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms, Inc. showcased the evolution of their celebrated partnership at Meta Connect, where they unveiled the next generation of AI glasses. Expanding on the groundbreaking category of products they’ve introduced to date, including Ray-Ban Meta, the #1 selling AI glasses in the world, and the more recent launch of...

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DeMellier partners with Bleckmann for logistics operations

DeMellier, the purpose-driven brand known for its award-winning handbags, has partnered with Bleckmann to enhance its logistics operations. This collaboration is designed to support DeMellier’s rapid growth, meet seasonal demand and manage high-volume fluctuations with greater efficiency. DeMellier’s fulfillment operations will be strengthened...

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Urban Outfitters chooses Bleckmann as new 3PL partner to support European growth and enhance customer experience

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN), the US-based lifestyle company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands including Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban Outfitters, has announced its new partnership with Bleckmann, a leading provider of logistics and supply chain solutions for fashion and lifestyle brands. The collaboration sees...

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Db Journey partners with Bleckmann to launch innovative renewal offering for travel gear

The award-winning Norwegian luggage and accessories brand Db Journey has extended its partnership with Bleckmann, a leading provider of end-to-end logistics solutions, to launch its brand- new product trade-in and resale programme. Through this initiative, customers can return their used travel gear, including suitcases, backpacks and duffel...

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Apparel and footwear industry responds to the suspension of the heightened tariffs on China

The American Apparel & Footwear Association responds following President Trump's executive order "Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions with The People's Republic of China," which extends the temporary reduction of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports from China maintaining the baseline rate of 30 percent for...

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Odlo joins Bluesign as official system partner

Performance apparel brand Odlo has announced a new partnership with Bluesign, a specialist in sustainable textile production. The collaboration is intended to strengthen the company’s commitment to responsible manufacturing practices and material selection. Bluesign is known in the textile sector for its rigorous standards for chemical safety,...