Clothing & Accessories

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  Merck partners Zebra on traceability ecosystem

  Zebra's TC58 mobile computer range will be integrated into the recently launched M-Trust product verification system.

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  Patagonia sues surplus store over fake clothing

  The lawsuit accuses Maine retail chain Marden's of selling dozens of inferior-quality counterfeit down jackets.

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  UK anti-counterfeit firm sizes up an AIM listing

  Quantum Base is hoping to raise up to £5m, with the cash earmarked for product development and new hires.

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  Organised crime using legal businesses to sell fake goods

  Criminal networks are using networks of seemingly legitimate and legal businesses to help sell counterfeit products in Europe.

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  EU delays its diamond traceability initiative again

  The mechanism, part of the EU's sanctions package against Russia, is now due to come into effect on January 1, 2026.

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  UK eBay sellers sentenced over 'hazardous' fake chargers

  Foysal Habib and Abu Sufian pleaded guilty last year to selling fake goods, including electronics, cosmetics, and clothing.

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