Resale platform Vestiaire Collective has opened a UK-based authentication and logistics centre to deliver on consumer demand for second-hand clothing, a market that has been “stifled by Brexit”. The company’s new operations hope to deliver a “Brexit-proof experience”, offering a reduction in lead times and delivery fees for UK customers. In a...
Jan. 13, 2022
CBRE Investment Management has announced that it is acquiring a 57-asset, 28.4 million square foot portfolio of logistics properties in the UK, US, and Europe valued at 4.9 billion US dollars from Hillwood Investment Properties. The investment is part of CBRE’s acceleration of its global logistics strategy to capitalise on the demand for...
Jan. 5, 2022
E-fulfilment and returns management provider Clipper Logistics has entered into a joint venture with luxury fashion e-tailer, Farfetch Limited, to build on the creation of a global e-commerce fulfilment solution for luxury brands. The partnership will allow Farfetch and its companies to utilise unique logistics offerings for its group’s...
Nov. 25, 2021
Global supply chains are in turmoil, and it’s hurting fashion companies. Nike missed analysts' expectations in its latest financial results because of supply bottlenecks, and Puma and Adidas are talking about similar problems. Where are the current disruptions happening and what can fashion companies do in the short and long term to optimize...
Nov. 18, 2021
Efficient logistics is essential for fashion labels and retailers. From the procurement of raw materials and packing to the delivery up to and including recycling – smooth organisation of the flow of goods will become increasingly important with digitalisation and increasing sustainability needs. FashionUnited spoke to Professor Markus...
Nov. 10, 2021
Lifestyle and apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has announced it has agreed to acquire fulfilment centre operator, Quiet Logistics. The acquisition will see the supply chain partner support AEO’s continued growth, while expanding on its own customer base to other retailers seeking logistics capabilities. With an agreement settled...
Nov. 2, 2021
Asos is reportedly on the search for a new warehouse in continental Europe to help ramp up its delivery speeds in key markets. The British fashion giant, which currently has fulfilment centres in the UK, US and Germany, told investors this month it is in the “early planning stages” of a fifth warehouse, The Telegraph reports. In January, the...
Aug. 23, 2021
Logistics often operates in the background, but as a key success factor for fashion companies it should not be neglected. However, the current pandemic and unexpected events such as the blocking of the Suez Canal a few weeks ago pose a considerable challenge to the smooth flow of goods. In an interview, professor Markus Muschkiet, head of the...
Jun. 2, 2021
Logistics plays an important role in all industries and the fashion industry is no exception. Well-managed logistics that relies on digitization and foresight can overcome crises - the best examples being the recent container ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal and caused global repercussions, or the current pandemic, which is turning into a...
May 20, 2021
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