Tag: PR
Avoiding Abmahnung: How to Stay Safe from Legal Warnings in the German E-commerce Market
Selling online in Germany offers great opportunities—but it also comes with unique legal risks, especially when it comes to Abmahnungen (legal warning letters). These formal notices are commonly issued by competitors, lawyers, or consumer associations to address violations of laws such as unfair competition, data protection, or e-commerce regulations. If ignored or improperly handled, they can lead to lawsuits, fines, or reputational harm.
How to Set Up a German-Language Online Store
Creating a German-language online store requires strict compliance with local legal obligations, as German law places particular emphasis on transparency, consumer protection, and data privacy. Before launching your e-commerce site, you must prepare and publish three essential legal documents: the Impressum (legal notice), the privacy policy (Datenschutzerklärung), and the terms and conditions of sale (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen, or AGB). Each of these documents plays a crucial role in protecting both your business and your customers, and must be drafted with care, clarity, and in accordance with current regulations.
Payment Methods Germans Trust: Legal Considerations for PayPal, Klarna, SEPA, and More
Germany is one of Europe’s largest e-commerce markets, and understanding which payment methods German consumers prefer is crucial for online retailers. However, beyond customer preferences, merchants must also navigate a complex legal framework that governs payment processing, data protection, and consumer rights. This article explains the most trusted payment options in Germany, along with the key legal considerations you need to keep in mind for 2025. Germany is one of Europe’s largest e-commerce markets, and understanding which payment methods German consumers prefer is crucial for online retailers. However, beyond customer preferences, merchants must also navigate a complex legal framework that governs payment processing, data protection, and consumer rights. This article explains the most trusted payment options in Germany, along with the key legal considerations you need to keep in mind for 2025.
GDPR Compliance for Online Stores in Germany: A Practical Guide for Non-German Retailers
Expanding your online business to Germany is an exciting step—but it comes with strict legal responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Germany is known for its rigorous approach to privacy rights, and failure to comply can result in significant fines and legal actions. Whether you're an EU-based seller or operating from outside the EU, this guide outlines what you need to know to stay compliant in 2025.
Towards a Circular Economy: Textile PRO Forum Harmonizing Textiles EPR Implementation
On 22.01.2025 the undersigned 22 organizations launched the Textile PRO Forum, a unique voluntary initiative designed to harmonise and share best practices for effective and efficient implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles and footwear (Textiles EPR) across Europe.
VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION - Fully booked and back to Dampfdom
Тhe VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION will kick off the season for the latest material developments and colour trends for SPRING-SUMMER 2026 next week. After an extremely successful interim trade show in Munich's city centre at Karlsplatz Stachus in the summer, the exclusive preview format of the renowned MUNICH FABRIC START will now take place again in the Dampfdom at Motorworld Munich. Curated collections at the earliest possible date on 3 and 4 December 2024 – the concept of the VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION is once again confirmed by international suppliers from the FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, DENIMS and SPORTSWEAR segments.
VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION Spring/Summer 2021: Sophisticated collections – concentrated information - increasing internationalization
VIEW Premium Selection will open the Spring.Summer 2021 season with an international portfolio showcasing over 400 collections. On December 3rd and 4th 2019, leading fabric, trim and denim suppliers present their preview programs and latest developments in Munich.
Guest Nation - China at Pitti Uomo 96
The most promising names on the new creative Chinese scene will be the protagonists in Florence with the GUEST NATION special project, promoted by the Fondazione Pitti Immagine Discovery in collaboration with Shanghai Fashion Week on the occasion of Pitti Immagine Uomo 96.
Datacolor® partners with Color Solutions International to improve textile color identification with ColorReaderPRO
Datacolor®, a global leader in color management technology, announced today a new partnership with the leading provider of color standards and color communication tools for the textile industry, Color Solutions International (CSI). Using Datacolor’s portable color measurement device, ColorReaderPRO, fashion and apparel brands can now precisely select and identify color from multiple color libraries. The implementation of CSI’s branded version, which includes the ColorWallTM and the ability to add a brand’s own colors on the ColorReaderPRO offer tremendous time and cost savings to the textile industry by eliminating the need to manually search and match textile color samples with swatches or color codes.
Glenn Martens, creative director of Y/PROJECT will be Guest Designer at Pitti Immagine Uomo 95
Belgian designer Glenn Martens, creative director of Y/PROJECT mens and womenswear Paris-based label will present the new Y/PROJECT FW 2019/2020 mens collection in Florence with a special event. Winner of last year’s prestigious Andam Grand Prize Award, Y/PROJECT is considered one of the most original voices on the contemporary fashion scene.
Smart assembly using ultrasonic for the first time at Munich Fabric Start
Assembly by ultrasonic is a modern future-oriented and economical alternative to sewing. PFAFF Industrial has been dealing with this technology for more than 25 years.
Smart Assembly using ultrasonic technology
Intelligent textiles of any kind have to be assembled during the final production step. This means that the individual components have to be combined into a final product (e. g. a piece of clothing) using a joining technology. Here traditionally a sewing machine is used. Usually intelligent textiles (in leisure, sports outdoor, protective clothing) are also technical textiles; in this case assembly by ultrasonic is a modern future-oriented and economical alternative to sewing. PFAFF Industrial has been dealing with this technology for more than 25 years.
Continuing evolution that aims to smart growth with the launch of the super light SuperLampo T2
‘'Every day we produce 50 km of zippers and we do it not only by paying close attention to the functionality and aesthetics of our products, but also to the environmental impact of our industrial processes. All of our company and its production cycle are geared towards reducing waste and enhancing its subsequent use. A commitment that has not escaped to the Environment Edition that has proposed to participate in an important editorial project, the drafting of the book ” Neo Materials in the Circular Economy . Fashion ’ explains Gaetano Lanfranchi, CEO Lanfranchi Spa. The book, edited in Italian and English, was prepared by Marco Ricchetti in co-operation with Blumine srl and with the sustainable fashion social network Sustainability-Lab and presented at the last edition of Pitti Uomo.
BLOSSOM PREMIERE VISION: a growing, selective and ultra high-quality offer
A year ago, the PREMIERE VISION group inaugurated BLOSSOM PREMI?RE VISION , a biannual trade show dedicated to first collections and designed for creative, luxury and high-end fashion brands. Last December, the success of the show's second edition confirmed the coherency and effectiveness of its underlying concept.
Network With Fashion Professionals and Learn From Experts
We've teamed up with Creative Industry Hub to offer you a 10% discount on tickets for their upcoming 'Strictly Go Networking For Fashion Professionals' event, which is taking place on the 31st May at Sway Bar in Holborn.
PROJECT introduces new interactive partnerships and influential brands in menswear
PROJECT New York, under UBM Fashion Group's roster of premiere trade shows, will deliver its Fall/Winter 2016 offering this Sunday, January 24th until Tuesday, January 26th. The show will launch a new partnership with WGSN, showcase an interactive new app, Spin My Planet, and present a distinguished group of brands within The TENTS and PROJECT.
PROJECT New York Fall-Winter 2016
Project New York is a 3-day-event, held biannually in NYC, NY, USA - it is entirely dedicated to the menswear market. The fair offers three communities featuring men's apparel, footwear, and accessories. The next edition of PROJECT New York FW will be held January 24-26, 2016 at Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, NYC, USA.
Great opportunity to start your fashion design career
The Men's Fashion Cluster is looking for young and approved designers from all over the world to take part in its contest Men's Style and send their ideas for the 'Men's suit - modern and practical'.
Why should you participate? What are the benefits for winners?
Feria Internacional de Moda Infantil
The International Children’s Fashion Fair (Feria Internacional de Moda Infantil or FIMI) is held from 21th of June to 23th of June in Valencia Spain. This is the 77th edition of the show.
Bridal collections 2010 in the new issue of Svatba magazine
In the autumn issue of the Bulgarian magazine Svatba (Wedding) the future brides can see the latest trends in bridal fashion. Leading Bulgarian and world designers present their collections on the pages of the luxury edition.
One of them is the chief designer of the Spanish company PRONOVIAS Manuel Mota, who offers for 2010 elegant models from natural silk and specially made laces and absolutely new line, which accents the waist.
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