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Netherlands and Switzerland are the top online shoppers in the EU

When it comes to shopping online, the Dutch and the Swiss are European champions, according to the 2018 report on e-commerce in Europe, published today by EuroCommerce. 98 percent of Dutch and Swiss citizens said to have used the Internet in the last 12 months, out of which 82 percent have made at least one online purchase during this period....

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Suning launches concept store for imported European goods in China, Jiwu

In the past, western economies viewed China primarily as a country of production. The fashion industry, in particular, has exported the majority of its manufacturing to China,because of its relaxed environmental and social standards, and low wages. Over the years however, China has evolved from Asia’s poorhouse into one of the most prosperous...

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Patagonia to launch ‘Worn Wear Tour’ in Europe

Outdoor apparel retailer Patagonia is to launch its sustainable initiative, which aims to encourage consumers to make their clothing last a lifetime through repairs, in Europe this spring. Named the ‘Euro Worn Wear Tour,’ the project will see the retailer make over 50 stops in five European countries which they will offer customers free repairs...

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Alexander Wang relocates 30 percent of manufacturing to Europe

US designer label Alexander Wang has its sights set on bringing part of its manufacturing closer to its main markets. In 2014, 90 percent of the label manufacturing took plan in Asia - today this amount has been dialled down to 70 percent as 30 percent of the designer's collection are currently produced in EU countries like Italy, Spain,...

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EC study cracks down on counterfeit products

In an effort to raise awareness among consumers about counterfeit products, the European Commission has published the report “Too good to be true: The real price of fake products” that looks at the dangers of buying fakes. The annual global trade volume of fake goods stands at a staggering 200 billion euro – on par with the market for illegal...