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Footwear distributor Gardiners Group acquires Dubois

UK-based footwear distributor Gardiners Group has acquired Dubois, a European firm known to distribute brands like Sebago, CAT Footwear, Dickies and Gant. The takeover, for which financial terms were not disclosed, reflects Gardiners’ ambitions to accelerate global growth by increasing its presence in Europe. For Dubois, meanwhile, the...

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Off-White to launch in India through new distribution deal

Off-White is set to enter the Indian market through a new long-term distribution deal between Brand Concepts Limited and Sportlux General Trading FZCO. With this, Brand Concept has secured the rights to launch and operate the luxury brand in the Republic of India, a press release has revealed. The manufacturer will be responsible for the...

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Innovative packaging companies helping fashion kick its plastic addiction

Opportunities for sustainability exist in all parts of the fashion industry and its supply chain. Not just in the production of items or logistics, but also in order packaging. Consider, for example, reusable packaging, alternatives to bubble wrap and seaweed-based polybags. These innovations, however, are not often in the spotlight, even though...

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British online retailer Asos expects 190 million pound loss from Atlanta distribution centre closure

British retailer Asos Plc has announced changes to the format of its distribution operations. In a press release, the online retailer explains that it wants to serve American customers through "smaller, flexible and local" locations in the US and is therefore closing its Atlanta distribution centre. This will result in a loss of approximately...

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Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James plots UK and EU expansion

Lifestyle brand Draper James, founded by actress Reese Witherspoon, has announced a new strategic partnership with PDS Limited as it looks to expand and cement its presence in the UK and the European Union. The design and supply chain management firm has been appointed to oversee Draper James’ international distribution, while further serving as...

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Allbirds secures distribution agreements in Europe and Latin America

Footwear brand Allbirds has announced the signing of two new partners to oversee the distribution of its products in Europe and Latin America. From July 1, 2025, Chris sports will be the exclusive distributor of Allbirds across Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, while Uruguay-based Wystam will launch the brand in...

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Accent Group to distribute Lacoste and Dickies in Australia and New Zealand

Accent Group has announced its appointment as the exclusive distributor for Lacoste and Dickies in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) regions. The two brands are currently sold in ANZ through direct-to-consumer channels, online and owned stores and via wholesale – the former into department stores and other specialty retailers, while the latter...

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Kizik to expand global footprint through new distribution partnerships

Footwear brand Kizik has announced a series of new international distribution partnerships aimed at expanding its global reach. Building on its recent collaboration with UK distributor Unify Brand Partnerships in April, Kizik has unveiled additional partnerships with three distributors, Wellforce Sports in Taiwan, Artcrafts in Italy, and Nyne...

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Osan named UK sock distributor for Reebok

Osan, part of the Sockshop Group, has signed a UK exclusive deal with sportswear brand Reebok to become its sole UK distributor of socks. The Reebok socks collection features a wide range of specialised designs tailored to meet the specific needs of different disciplines, including classic sports socks for everyday wear to high-performance...

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Primark opens new distribution center in Jacksonville & new stores as part of US expansion

Value fashion retailer Primark has opened a new distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of its broader US expansion plan. The new center, which spans more than 550,000 square feet in North Jacksonville, will serve several Primark locations in Southern states, including Florida, Texas, and more. In addition to the opening of...

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FitFlop secures new distributors to support global expansion

Ergonomic and wellness footwear brand FitFlop has secured multiple new global distributors to boost its global growth. In a statement, FitFlop said it has secured strategic partnerships with Slavin+Raphael, Albion 1879, Orbico, The Fais Group, and Baltic Street Distribution, as well as expanded its deal with Central Retail as it looks to enter...