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DHL strengthens partnership with HappyRobot for improved operational efficiency & customer communications

Logistic provider DHL Group is speeding up its company-wide AI strategy through a new partnership between its contract logistics division, DHL Supply Chain, and the AI startup HappyRobot. The partnership is said to underline a key step in rolling out agentic AI to streamline operational communication and improve its customer experience and...

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How resilient supply chains will define fashion’s winners in 2026

For years, fashion and apparel brands have measured supply-chain performance by two metrics: speed and cost. But as we head into 2026, the brands that outperform won’t be the fastest or the cheapest. They’ll be the ones built to absorb whatever comes next. As one of my favorite quotes from Rocky Balboa puts it: “It’s not about how hard you hit....

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Fashion SVP returns to London under new leadership

UK sourcing fair Fashion SVP returned to Olympia London this week, marking its 18th edition, this time under new ownership. Its revival was driven by Ark Expos Ltd, a British exhibition and events firm founded in 2025 that promised an enhanced iteration of the fair with an emphasis on international reach. Spanning November 18 to 19, the event...

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Marks & Spencer launches renewable energy programme across supply chain

British department store Marks & Spencer has launched a new programme aimed at accelerating the adoption of renewable electricity across its fashion supply chain. Dubbed Re:Spark, the scheme, developed in partnership with Schneider Electric, builds on a wider mission of the retailer to achieve net-zero emissions throughout its value chain by...

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Alibaba to transform B2B sourcing with agentic AI

E-commerce giant Alibaba has announced the integration of agentic AI capabilities into the user journey of its business-to-business (B2B) marketplace. Launched under the 'AI mode' feature, this technological innovation aims to transform the processes by which professionals discover, evaluate and interact with suppliers. Even more impressive than...

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New report finds Leicester garment exploitation claims overstated

A new review presented to UK Parliament has found that allegations of worker exploitation and modern slavery in Leicester’s garment sector were not supported by evidence from formal investigations. The report, ‘Lessons Learned from Operation Tacit’, published in November 2025 by the director of labour market enforcement, Margaret Beels, suggests...

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From Portugal and Tunisia to Madrid: ITF Intertex expands its network to strengthen southern Europe's textile industry

Madrid is hosting the ITF Intertex Spain and ITF Intertex Machinery trade fairs for the first time. From November 17 to 19, the two events will bring together manufacturers, suppliers and brands from the textile sector at the Pabellón de Convenciones de la Casa de Campo. Following its success in Portugal and Tunisia, this dual event is now...

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The Lycra Company opens second production facility in China

US fibre manufacturer The Lycra Company opened its largest spandex factory in the world in the Chinese city of Yinchuan on Friday. “This milestone underscores the company's continued investment in the Chinese market and highlights its strong commitment to building localised supply and distribution networks, as well as promoting advancements in...

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Textiles: Why Korean giant Sae-A is betting on nearshoring in El Salvador and the US

By bringing its production closer to the US market, the group is focusing on responsiveness and logistical control, while reducing its dependence on Asian supply chains. The move is indicative of a broader shift. The global textile industry is refocusing on proximity and industrial resilience. Global player consolidating its regional base...

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Following meeting with Trump: Xi warns of disrupted supply chains

Following a meeting with US president Donald Trump, China's head of state and party, Xi Jinping, has warned of a breakdown in supply chains. To drive economic growth, the stability of industrial and supply chains must be guaranteed, Xi said at the summit of heads of state and government of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in...

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Scaling Europe, reshaping production: Unspun co-founder and new board member talk growth plans

Apparel technology innovator Unspun is stepping up its global ambitions, bringing Chris Blakeslee, former CEO of Gap-owned brand Athleta, onto its board of directors. The move comes as the firm looks to scale its low-waste, 3D weaving technology across Europe as part of its next phase of growth. With this, Unspun is looking to disrupt the...

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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...