Textile technology firm Infinited Fiber Company has announced plans to build its first commercial-scale factory in Kemi, Finland, where it will produce regenerated textile fibre for apparel. The factory will be located at the Veitsiluoto industrial site of renewable materials company Stora Enso, in a converted building that is currently housing...
Jun 21, 2022
Denmark clothing company Bestseller has announced it has signed a contract to build a logistics centre in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The company will be investing DKK two billion (230.6 million pounds) to build the centre, for which plans were first revealed back in October 2021. Created to aid in the expansion of the group’s supply chain and to...
Jun 20, 2022
Luxury resale site Hardly Ever Worn It (Hewi) has announced a new partnership with Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS) that will see it introduce a carbon neutral logistics service to its features. Hewi’s logistics service will now utilise ozone technology to clean garments through microplastic filters that help minimise water pollution and...
Apr 26, 2022
Supermarket giant Asda has announced it will be trialling a new return option for fashion items that will allow customers to hand any unwanted products to a delivery driver when accepting an Asda grocery order at home. The trial will span 48 locations and enables customers to return products from over 100 retailers, including Asos, Missguided...
Sustainability insights platform Higg has partnered with Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), a driver in environment positive solutions, to launch a carbon management programme for manufacturers. The Carbon Leadership Program, which has already been adopted by C&A and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), assesses supply chain facilities in regards to...
Feb 28, 2022
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
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