Business

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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Fashion

Men’s SS27 Bag trends from Dior Homme, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton and more

As FashionUnited reported earlier this month, European luxury brands are no longer treating men’s bags as an afterthought. Instead, they have become a core category, priced below apparel, but still offering the status, craftsmanship, and statement appeal that luxury consumers seek. The cache is undeniable, with top players at this year's World...

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Retail

DDP's comeback: French cult brand opens in Bordeaux with a new concept

Following the announcement of its relaunch last February, DDP is set to return to the high street with the opening of a boutique in Bordeaux. The news was shared on LinkedIn by the Dutexdor group, the brand's partner via an exclusive licensing agreement. This is not the first time the iconic 1990s brand has attempted a retail comeback. Two years...

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US fashion industry poised for sourcing consolidation and AI integration, study finds

The US fashion industry is facing another year of uncertainty. From the IEEPA tariffs that were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court to the expiring Section 122 tariffs that took their place to the new 301 and 232 tariffs – tariffs remain a top concern for US fashion businesses from brands and retailers to importers. The United States...

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