Vol. I · No. 13 · · Last updated · tilteurope.com
Distribution
US activewear label Outdoor Voices has partnered with UK distribution platform Focus Brands, which will lead its development and distribution across the UK and EU, starting with wholesale and e-commerce.
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The move follows the brand's recent entry into Korea, China and Southeast Asia.
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Zalando reported Q3 2026 B2B revenue of €354.4m, up almost 28%, as its fulfilment and multi-channel services for brands such as NEXT and Marks & Spencer grew. Group revenue rose 5.1% to €3.17bn, while B2C adjusted EBIT fell.
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From 1 November 2026 the EU applies a fixed €2 Union handling fee per item on goods sold by distance sale to consumers and imported from outside the EU, on top of the €3 customs duty in force since July. According to European Commission guidance, the fee applies whatever the consignment value, also under IOSS, is charged per declaration line and is non-refundable once the declaration is accepted.
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Since 1 July 2026 the €150 customs exemption for e-commerce consignments no longer applies. A temporary flat duty of €3 per item type is charged until mid-2028, and product identifiers become mandatory in customs declarations from 1 November 2026.
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