France Anti-Fast Fashion Levy Starts 1 September: What It Costs Brands Selling in France
France’s anti-fast fashion law introduces a per-garment levy of €0.25 to €12 from 1 September 2026, rising to €20 by 2030. It applies to every brand selling clothing in France, with no exemption for overseas ecommerce sellers.
Most European Beauty and Fashion Sales Cross Borders
Cross-Border Commerce Europe’s TOP 500 ranking puts Europe’s leading online fashion, beauty and luxury retailers at EUR 120bn of online turnover in 2025, of which roughly EUR 79bn crossed a border. Marketplaces carried EUR 31bn of that cross-border volume, across 30 European markets.
Superdry Cut Delivery Costs 19% With One Checkout Fix
Superdry cut overall UK delivery costs by 19 per cent by presenting parcel lockers as a standalone checkout option. Around 20 per cent of UK delivery volume moved to lockers, and refund and claims rates fell from 2.1 per cent to 0.5 per cent.
Skechers Is Building 230,000 Square Metres in Belgium
Skechers is building a roughly 230,000 square metre automated distribution centre in Liege, Belgium, replacing an at-capacity facility in Milmort. Operations start at the end of 2028. The location, inside the EU customs area, matters more than the scale.
EU ESPR Unsold Goods Destruction Ban July 2026: What US Fashion Brands Need to Know
From July 19, 2026, large textile companies operating in the EU are prohibited from destroying unsold clothing, footwear, and accessories. The ban applies to companies with over 250 employees or more than €50 million in annual turnover, and covers destruction through incineration, landfill, shredding, or rendering goods permanently unusable. Brands with EU inventory must have documented resale, donation, or certified recycling protocols in place before the deadline.