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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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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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Sepi Agari handbags: Timeless luxury with an accessible price tag

Founded in 2024 by former Group Financial Manager Sepideh Asghari, Sepi Agari is shaping a bold vision for accessible luxury handbags that are conscious, authentic and timeless. Each piece is designed in Belgium and produced in Italy by haute couture ateliers and well-established manufacturers, using locally sourced high-quality materials (such...

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Unlock the potential of digital ID in fashion

If you work in the apparel sector, you might have heard the term Digital ID or Digital Passport be used. You might have been interested in learning more, but when you pick up an article to review it gets complex quickly. While we do have some of these more complex articles, we thought it might be helpful to also write a primer to break it down,...

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Abercrombie & Fitch to open new distribution centre in Ohio

US lifestyle retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) is set to open a new distribution centre in Ohio as part of an expanded partnership with supply chain and logistics firm Bleckmann. Set to open in the summer of 2026 in Columbus, the new facility builds on A&F’s long-term growth strategy, strengthening its fulfillment capabilities in the North...

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Take back (trade in) programs in fashion - how to organize the logistics and recommerce

As brands are building out their strategies for Circularity the most difficult mindset shift to address is the concept that a brand now wants its products back. This is in contrast to the linear business model, where the entire system is designed to go in one direction – away from the brand and its operations. Success is when the customer buys...

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Gearing up for seasonal sales? Here’s our roadmap to omnichannel success

Preparing for major sales events can be rather complex for fashion and lifestyle brands – especially for those that operate an omnichannel model that includes both physical and online stores. Even though these peak sales periods often result in surges in demand and increased pressure on inventory and fulfilment operations, they are also key...

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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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Going omnichannel? Here are two mistakes D2C brands need to avoid

By Matthias Vandecasteele, Sales Director for Lifestyle at Bleckmann Moving to an omnichannel strategy could very well be the ideal next step for your fashion or lifestyle brand. It can help reach new audiences and create more meaningful connections with your customers. In this blog, I give my insider perspective on the pitfalls that fashion and...

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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...