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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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AAFA Welcomes Announcement of the Berry Amendment Caucus

The American Apparel & Footwear Association applauds the launch of the Berry Amendment Caucus, a bipartisan group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives co-chaired by Representatives Pat Harrigan (R-NC) and Don Davis (D-NC). “We are grateful to Reps. Pat Harrigan and Don Davis for their tireless support of the Berry Amendment, and for...

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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...

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OEKO-TEX® chooses TextileGenesis to advance digital traceability for organic cotton

Organic cotton continues to gain strategic importance in the global textile and apparel industry as brands, regulators and consumers increasingly demand credible sustainability claims and verified supply chains. This trend is reflected in the rapid expansion of the OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certification, which recorded a 381% year-over-year...

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Mini Rodini Strengthens Its Commitment to Sustainability by Joining Trimco Group’s ProductDNA Platform

Mini Rodini’s commitment to sustainability has been at the heart of the brand since its founding in 2006. Created with the vision of making children’s clothing that is both playful and responsible, Mini Rodini continues to lead the way in building a more transparent, ethical, and environmentally conscious fashion industry. “As a brand, we have...

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Antwerp Declaration community urges EU leaders to deliver emergency measures as Europe’s competitiveness crisis deepens

EURATEX, representing the European textile and fashion industry, joins the Antwerp Declaration Community’s call on EU Heads of State and Government to adopt emergency measures that restore industrial competitiveness and deliver tangible results for Europe’s manufacturing base in 2026. The call was made at the European Industry Summit, which...

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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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Industry Recognizes Progress With Enactment of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs

Industry welcomes this critical retroactive extension but calls on Congress to make progress on a long-term extension and ensure the program advances versus lapsing in December 2026. The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) celebrates today's enactment of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act and the AGOA Extension Act. The...