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August is when fashion pretends to stop

There is a particular point in August when fashion appears to disappear. In Italy, the middle of the month is marked by Ferragosto, the great summer exodus. Cities empty, offices close and the coast becomes the centre of gravity. Across Europe, from the islands of Greece and Spain to the French Riviera and the cliffs of Cornwall, the same ritual...

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Closer to home: How nearshoring is transforming apparel supply chains

Nearshoring in the garment industry has evolved from a defensive reaction and temporary safety net to shipping crises into a permanent, data-driven core strategy. With sweeping US tariff pressures in 2026 and stringent European eco-regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Digital Product Passport (DPP),...

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The volume shift: How Asian online retailers move from individual parcels to bulk inventory

The landscape of international trade and e-commerce logistics across Europe has undergone a fundamental structural realignment. For years, the European Union’s long-standing low-value customs duty exemption—the de minimis threshold—allowed billions of individual parcels valued under 150 euros to flood into member states from Asian manufacturing...

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Skechers prepares to open European distribution centre

US footwear specialist Skechers has said construction of its new European distribution centre is set to finalise in August, making way for the company’s next chapter of growth in the region. Located near Liège Airport in Belgium, in close proximity to its existing site in Milmort, the 230,000 square metre centre intends to place Skechers at the...

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DSW expands same-day delivery through Shipt partnership

US footwear specialist DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse has partnered with Shipt to expand its distribution network with same-day delivery across the region. The partnership intends to give customers access to footwear and accessories from DSW stores through the Shipt app and website, reaching nearly 75 million households. Products available include...

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Gironde wildfires cripple fashion's supply chain at peak sales season

Blocked in evacuated warehouses, cut off from major road networks or threatened by toxic smoke, textile and clothing stocks in south-west France are facing an unprecedented shock during the peak summer season. For several days, a massive wildfire has been devastating the Gironde department, from the Cap-Ferret peninsula to the outskirts of...

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Trump scraps Hormuz toll, replacing it with trade deals with Gulf countries

Madrid – US president Donald J. Trump is continuing his unusual, unique and controversial policy of demanding the most only to ultimately impose the least. He has now announced his decision to scrap a 20 percent levy on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The levy has been abandoned in favour of trade and investment agreements with...

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Trump takes control of Hormuz: imposes a 20 percent toll on all cargo

Madrid – In the latest update on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Iran and the US, and the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, US president Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed that the maritime corridor remains open for the passage of goods. This security guarantee is provided by the US, and as a result, a 20 percent toll will...

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Strait of Hormuz: Washington says 'open', Tehran says 'closed'

"The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for world trade," stated the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in a press release. The command stressed that "Iran does not control it" and that US forces remain deployed and prepared to "ensure that freedom of navigation continues to be available for commercial shipping." This is the...

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Gutteridge opens new Boston-based logistics platform

Gutteridge has launched a strategic hub in the US to strengthen its digital channel, reduce delivery times and offer a more efficient shopping experience to its American customers. The brand, part of the Capri Group, has announced the operational launch of its new Boston logistics platform, dedicated to the direct management of e-commerce orders...

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US-Iran talks delayed as fashion industry watches Hormuz shipping developments

Plans for a new round of US-Iran talks have been postponed after US vice president JD Vance delayed a scheduled visit to Switzerland, slowing progress on the implementation of a recently signed ceasefire agreement. The talks were due to focus on the next phase of a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed earlier this week, which...

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Shein opens Dublin logistics centre

Fast fashion giant Shein has opened a new e-commerce logistics centre in Dublin, Ireland, as it expands its regional fulfilment network in response to growing demand. The new 16,000 square foot facility is located in Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, and will support 30 jobs across warehouse and office roles, RTE reported. In a statement to...