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Artificial intelligence, new consumers and future of fashion business

After two days walking the crowded aisles of eShow at Ifema, speaking with exhibitors, listening to speakers and reading flyers, one thing became clear: in 2026, using artificial intelligence (AI) no longer sets a company apart. The good news is that knowing what to use it for, where it adds value and where its usefulness ends can make it a...

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AllSaints returns to profit growth in first half of FY27 after tariff disruptions

British contemporary fashion group AllSaints has reported a recovery in its profitability for the first half of financial year 2027, surpassing levels achieved during its record financial year 2025. The London-based company, which also owns US menswear label John Varvatos, announced its trading update for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026,...

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Shein launches its new cooperative logistics service in Europe, starting from Spain

Madrid – Shein continues to scale and deepen its operations as a global marketplace. This time, it is introducing its new cooperative logistics service in Europe, starting from Spain. The company presents this solution as a new tool for sellers on its platform. It promises to help them grow within and expand into new European markets. According...

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Shein’s new cooperative logistics service in Spain means headwinds for the European market

At the beginning of August, FashionUnited speculated what kind of consequences the European Union’s abolishment of the duty-free exemption for low-value packages may have. The replacement with a transitional flat-rate customs handling fee per tariff classification line resulted in parcel volumes dropping overnight while bulk inventory movement...

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US consumers would let AI agents buy clothes, but not without a say

Consumers are more and more open to the idea of letting an AI agent buy clothing and footwear on their behalf, provided spending remains low and they retain a final say, according to the 2026 Agentic Commerce Report from payments company Global Payments. Shoppers expect AI commerce agents to conduct 15 percent of their purchases within five...

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Dr. Martens launches new global brand platform 'With Bouncing Soles'

British footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced further developments as part of its consumer-first strategy, including the launch of a new global brand platform titled 'With Bouncing Soles'. The initiative debuts alongside a refreshed e-commerce experience and the ongoing execution of the physical retail strategy outlined during the company's...

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Shein, Temu and AliExpress account for almost a third of online apparel purchases

Shein, Temu and AliExpress accounted for nearly one-third of online apparel purchases by volume in the first seven months of 2026. This demonstrates a “growing hold” on the market, which appears to be curbed by the European tax on small parcels, according to a study published on Monday by the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM). In the first...

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Harvey Nichols resumes e-commerce activities

Harvey Nichols has relaunched its e-commerce operations weeks after Frasers Group acquired the luxury department store and rescued it from the clutches of administration. The website has been resumed following a transaction period in which ownership over the company was transferred to Frasers. The British retail giant acquired the retailer as...

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Authentic expands European marketplace access with Luzern partnership

US brand management firm Authentic Brands Group has expanded its strategic partnership with Luzern eCommerce, giving the group’s brand portfolio access to marketplace and retail media services across Europe. The agreement builds on Luzern’s work with the operating partners of Authentic-owned Reebok over the past year and will extend its...

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Harvey Nichols halts online operations following Frasers takeover, Irish business in liquidation

The website of British department store Harvey Nichols has shuttered following its acquisition by Frasers Group. The luxury retailer has warned customers that its online business will remain unavailable while it completes a period of transition under new ownership. A notice on the website confirms that physical stores remain open, while...

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European textiles and clothing: a balancing act between structural evolution and robust market defence

The European textile and clothing industry is at a a pivotal moment and continues to serve as an economic pillar with 166 billion euros in annual turnover according to Euratex’s Facts & Figures 2026 report. Despite sustaining nearly 200,000 companies and 1.2 million jobs, the sector is grappling with contraction. Structural macroeconomic...

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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...