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Zalando to close Erfurt site in Germany impacting 2,700 employees

German online fashion retailer Zalando is closing its logistics centre in Erfurt at the end of September, employing 2,700 people. The Berlin-based, Dax-listed company made the announcement. Employees are currently being informed of the plans. According to the company, the reason is a realignment of its Europe-wide logistics network following the...

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2026 E-commerce trends in Latin America: key insights into an expanding and transforming market

Buenos Aires - Latin America will enter 2026 with a more mature and selective e-commerce landscape. After years of growth, the focus is shifting towards profitability, operational reliability and technological adaptation, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and local payment methods. The differences between countries will dictate...

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South Asian textiles: End of a competitive advantage? A critical review of the French Treasury's quarterly letter

The quarterly letter published by the French Treasury offers a detailed diagnosis. The textile and apparel industry remains the industrial and social core of the economies of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. As a pillar of exports, a mass employer and a key driver of female employment, the sector has long relied on a simple competitive...

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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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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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Marks & Spencer taps Zalando’s B2B unit to handle European orders

British department store giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has extended its partnership with Zalando, tapping the multibrand platform’s B2B logistics unit to operate its orders across continental Europe. Zalando’s Zeos division will now handle M&S’ online direct-to-consumer business in the region, delivering orders across 21 markets. The latest...

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A visit to Tendam's new Illescas logistics centre

At the invitation of Tendam and technology company Dematic, FashionUnited toured the new logistics centre that the Spanish fashion multinational has now brought to full capacity in the Toledo town of Illescas, Spain. This is a particularly strategic location, bordering Madrid, where the company has just established the new hub for its online...

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AI in fashion: How Otrium uses AI for robotics and content creation

AI is rapidly conquering the fashion industry. While one company waits, another leads the way. Outlet platform Otrium uses artificial intelligence both behind the scenes in the warehouse and at the forefront with generative AI content. Co-founder Milan Daniels explains how this makes the company faster, smarter, and more customer-focused. He...

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Asos tackles the 'hidden workers' in retail supply chains

Asos has become the first major e-commerce retailer to sign a legally-binding human rights agreement with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). The September 2025 deal covers direct transport operations and logistics of the British fashion company —plus all subcontractors. This makes Asos the first retailer with union...

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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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Evri and DHL get UK watchdog green light for merger

The proposed merger of UK parcel delivery service Evri and DHL E-commerce UK has received the green light from a local watchdog. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved of the deal, which is now expected to finalise following the receipt of regulatory approvals. Garnering CMA’s approval is a notable step in the progress of...

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Founder of Inditex acquires 49 percent of UK's PD Ports

Madrid – Amancio Ortega, founder and majority shareholder of Inditex, the owner of Zara, continues to expand and diversify his investment portfolio. He has increased his list of logistics assets with the purchase of 49 percent of the British port company PD Ports. PD Ports is one of the UK’s leading port groups and the statutory body for the...