Lenzing Unveils Three-Tier Cellulosic Fiber Portfolio for Next-Gen Protective Wear
| April 27, 2026
The Lenzing Group has introduced Lenzing Solutions for Protective Wear with an integrated three-tier portfolio anchored by Lenzing FR fibers at the highest protection tier.
Lectra-Gerber Deal Finalized
Lectra has finalized the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gerber Technology. It completed the deal on a cash-free, debt-free basis for €175 million, or more than 207.5 million USD, in addition to 5 million newly issued Lectra shares to AIPCF VI LG, Gerber’s sole shareholder. The purchase was financed through a €140 million, or more than 166 million USD, loan and available cash.
Joor Raises $46 Million to Grow Wholesale Capabilities, Expansion
Joor has raised $46 million in Series D funding for the company’s investment in platform innovation, payments and financing, and continued global and vertical expansion.
New Epson SureColor F570 Pro Printer Announces Its Debut
Perfect for creating promotional products, Epson America’s new 24-inch SureColor F570 Professional Edition desktop dye-sublimation printer was introduced on June 24.
Etsy to Purchase Brazil-Based Elo7, Establish Presence in Latin America
Elo7, a privately held marketplace for unique, handmade items, will be acquired by Etsy, Inc., for $217 million after a definitive agreement is signed.
Ruby Has Partners With Brightpearl, Happy Returns
In order to continue offering its clients the best solutions in an ever-changing retail landscape, Ruby Has has partnered with Brightpearl and Happy Returns.
Vivienne Westwood Selects Mapp to Deliver Customer Personalization
Fashion house Vivienne Westwood has selected Mapp to provide the company’s customer-data platform.
NTWRK Tabs Jason Brown as First Chief Marketing Officer
NTWRK has tabbed Jason Brown, a former Foot Locker and PepsiCo marketer, as its first chief marketing officer.
Coloreel Readies for Growth by Hiring Sven Öquist as VP of Sales
In an effort to scale and target a market value over SEK 25 million, or more than $2.953 million USD, Sweden’s Coloreel has hired Sven Öquist as the company’s new vice president of sales.
VNTANA and Browzwear Partner to Ease High-Scale 3D Design Workflows
Joining together to better serve the apparel community, 3D content-management software provider VNTANA and 3D fashion-technology company Browzwear are aiming to aid brands by streamlining the use of 3D assets across e-commerce, social media and business-to-business sales.
MarketTime Names Chris Happ as New CEO
MarketTime announced that its newly created position of chief executive officer would be filled by e-commerce pioneer Chris Happ.
Rudolf Group Introduces PET Cycle-Logic to Aid in Plastics Upcycling
Announcing the launch of its Cycle-Logic technology, the Geretsried, Germany–headquartered Rudolf Group unveiled this new advancement to help the textile industry reuse a greater amount of polyethylene terephthalate—or PET—plastics sourced from the post-consumer stage.
Tukatech Unveils 2021 Product Lineup to Support Micro Factories and MTO
With the release of its 2021 line of products, Los Angeles fashion-technology company Tukatech has included new features and additional tools to some of its most-popular solutions.
Hot Topic Upgrades to Manhattan Active Warehouse Management System
Featuring the world’s first cloud-native enterprise-class warehouse-management system, Manhattan Associates Inc. is now partnered with Hot Topic, Inc. to upgrade its WMS.
Levi’s Katia Walsh Shares Real Insight Regarding Digital, Data and AI
A company that has followed a progressive course over its 168-year history, Levi Strauss & Co. has played an important role during revolutionary moments within history. From creating an integrated employment force in the mid–20th century or ensuring greater supply-chain transparency in the 1990s to encouraging United States citizens to vote in 2020, the San Francisco–based denim leader has remained committed to progress.
Etsy to Acquire Depop in Deal Valued at Over $1 Billion
In a multi-billion-dollar agreement, e-commerce giant Etsy will acquire peer-to-peer social shopping application Depop. The deal will see Etsy, the two-sided online marketplace with millions of buyers and sellers from around the world, acquire 100 percent of Depop’s share capital in exchange for $1.625 billion. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021.
