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Bleckmann opens another mega distribution centre in UK expanding total operational footprint in the UK to 420.000 square metres

Bleckmann, specialist in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, is expanding its UK footprint with the opening of a new mega distribution centre (DC) in Lutterworth. This new opening adds to its already extensive operational footprint in this highly sought-after market. The new mega- DC, located in the heart of the UK’s...

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Pandora opens new distribution centre in Canada

Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, today opens a new online distribution centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Canada is one of Pandora’s fastest-growing markets, with revenue growing more than 50% since 2019 and surpassing 1 billion DKK in 2025. More than 20% of Pandora’s Canadian sales come from its online sales, and orders have...

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+400 percent air cargo, 55 billion Gulf market at risk: how Middle East tensions threaten fashion’s retail calendar

Escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States are beginning to ripple through the global fashion industry, raising concerns among retailers about delayed shipments, surging transport costs and potential stock shortages across the Middle East. Beyond temporary store closures, the real disruption is unfolding upstream — inside...

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Authentic taps Orbico Group for Dockers European expansion

Dockers is set to embark on a European expansion under the eye of Orbico Group. The brand distribution firm has been tapped by Dockers’ parent company, Authentic Brands Group, to oversee a strategy designed to position the US brand for long-term growth. Through the agreement, Orbico will oversee the distribution, manufacturing and design across...

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Maersk secures 30-year lease for Bangladesh's Chattogram container terminal

On Monday, Bangladesh signed a 30-year lease with Danish global shipping giant Maersk to manage a new container terminal in Chattogram (south-east), the country's largest port. Officials from the Chattogram Port Authority stated that APM Terminals, the Maersk subsidiary involved in the project, will invest approximately 550 million dollars over...

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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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Macy’s opens new fulfillment centre in North Carolina

US department store giant Macy’s has opened a new customer fulfillment centre in North Carolina as part of continued efforts to enhance its supply chain network. Located in China Grove, the facility intends to expand the company’s reach, allowing for faster, more efficient service. The site itself, said to be the largest to date, supports all...

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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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Pandora to drive US expansion with new distribution centre in Maryland

Jewellery brand Pandora, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is opening a new distribution centre in Maryland to power its US expansion, marking a long-term commitment to the country, which is its largest and fastest-growing region. In a statement, Pandora said it will be relocating its Americas distribution centre from Columbia, Maryland, to...

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Passenger opens German distribution centre responding to EU demand

British outdoor clothing label Passenger has announced the opening of a distribution centre in Germany as part of a wider expansion plan in Europe. The warehouse space, spanning up to 3,000 square metres, is located at a site outside Düsseldorf and was developed over eight months in partnership with logistics provider, GXO, which will also...

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Allbirds signs new distribution deals across Eurasia

US footwear brand Allbirds has announced three new distribution deals for multiple countries throughout Eurasia, covering the Balkans, Israel, Turkey and Central Asia, to advance its strategy to build long-term scalable growth in overseas markets. The distribution partnership includes Tradist Distribution in Turkiye and Central Asia, effective...

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Perfect Moment taps the Netherlands for new European warehouse

Luxury skiwear label Perfect Moment has inaugurated a new European warehouse and distribution centre in the Netherlands as it continues to transform its global logistics capabilities. The French brand said the new facility, operated in partnership with Geodis, will replace its warehouses in the UK and Hong Kong, both of which are due to close as...