Exploring AI-powered reverse logistics, sustainable fashion, circular economy, and the future of returns management
AI agents are already browsing, comparing and influencing purchases online. As that behaviour grows, the nature of returns will change with it. Most brands are not ready, and the fix starts with something surprisingly simple.
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As CIRQUEL continues to grow across Europe, we are excited to announce that we have joined the latest cohort of the LX Circular programme in Lisbon - a leading initiative focused on accelerating startups building solutions for the circular economy.
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March has been a defining month for CIRQUEL - marked by international visibility, deep technology insights, and meaningful ecosystem expansion. From standing on one of the world's largest innovation stages in Barcelona, to engaging with cutting-edge AI discussions in London, and joining global programmes supporting female-led startups.
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Three days at QCon London with engineers from Netflix, LinkedIn, Rabobank and Anthropic sharing what it actually takes to ship AI in production. Here is what our CTO Carlos Blanco took away.
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Each spring, Barcelona becomes the global epicenter of technology, entrepreneurship and industry transformation. CIRQUEL was proudly represented at MWC & 4YFN 2026, building partnerships, validating our value proposition, and expanding our network ahead of our pre-seed funding round.
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From winning 1st prize at Startup Boost in Zaragoza, to being ranked Top 4 Spanish fashion circularity startup by F6S, to engaging with cutting-edge AI infrastructure at MCP Connect Day in Paris - 2026 has started with strong momentum.
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CIRQUEL is awarded 1st Prize at the Startup Boost Investor Day in Zaragoza, marking the culmination of a five-month acceleration programme.
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This summary is based strictly on the BoF x McKinsey 'The State of Fashion 2026' report, analyzing critical challenges in fashion including resale, returns, and afterlife responsibility.
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November has been one of CIRQUEL's most defining months - a period where our mission resonated across academic institutions, innovation ecosystems, and global sustainability platforms.
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Persuasion sits at the heart of every ambitious idea - our CEO Anna Warchalowska speaks at IESE Business School about shaping messages for different audiences.
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The Logistics 4.0 Incubator led by CZFB has become a strategic hub where robotics, AI, automation, IoT and data-driven models converge to shape the future of supply chains.
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While fashion still dominates e-commerce, home and furniture has quietly become one of retail's fastest-growing engines - with the highest cost-to-value return ratio.
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Barcelona once again proved that it stands at the heart of Europe's AI and tech revolution. Our Co-Founder and CEO Anna Warchalowska represented CIRQUEL at the AI SUMMIT BARCELONA 2025.
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CIRQUEL represented at the HearstLab Open Europe Summit in Barcelona, joins Meaningful Business community, and named one of Spain's Top FashionTech Companies by F6S.
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Analysis of the 2025 BCG and Vestiaire Collective report on resale growth and deadstock standards, plus strategic insights for fashion brands.
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The global textile industry continues to grow at a staggering pace, but so too does its environmental cost.
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Yesterday on 17th of September 2025 - marked the official kickoff of Startup Boost Zaragoza, the acceleration programme in which CIRQUEL is proud to participate.
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The European Union has just taken a historic step toward tackling textile waste.
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From pre-consumer cutting scraps to post-consumer landfill, fashion's waste problem is finally being tackled at the design table.
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Returns in footwear are driven by a potent mix of fit issues, hygiene concerns, and brand variance-some retailers estimate as much as 40% of online clothing and footwear purchases are returned.
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When talking about sustainability and fabrics, the conversation often starts (and ends) with fashion.
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How our Co-Founder Anna Warchalowska shared her entrepreneurial journey to inspire the next generation of sustainability leaders.
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How shifting consumer behaviours are driving the future of circular fashion.
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In early 2025, U.S. apparel tariffs spiked-up to 145% on certain imports-triggering an average 18% surge in downloads of thrifting apps like Depop (+68%), Poshmark (+28%) and eBay (+15%) in Q1.
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Today's fashion industry confronts two intertwined crises: mountains of waste and soaring carbon emissions.
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The 2025 Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen made one thing clear: circular models are not a side project - they are a fundamental pillar of the future fashion economy.
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As the fashion industry continues its journey toward sustainability, a growing focus has emerged on the hidden impact of materials and chemicals in our clothing.
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We're proud to share that CIRQUEL has been featured in Diario del Puerto, one of Spain's leading logistics publications, both online and in their print edition.
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As the fashion industry evolves, so must the technologies that support it. Our CTO recently attended AI and architecture conferences across Europe to bring key insights back to CIRQUEL.
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CIRQUEL has been part of the BEAM venture studio ecosystem for over a year, and as of January 2025, BEAM has joined us as an investor.
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We're excited to share that CIRQUEL has officially joined the Logistics 4.0 Incubator, a high-tech startup hub led by El Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona.
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On January 1, 2025, a devastating fire swept through Ghana's Kantamanto market, one of the world's largest hubs for secondhand clothing - exposing a system in crisis.
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As we step into a new year, meet the CIRQUEL co-founders and join us in shaping a circular and eco-friendly future for fashion.
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We are proud to share that Cirquel has been featured in PLEB Magazine, a renowned platform dedicated to celebrating sustainability, creativity, and cultural appreciation.
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As Black Friday and Cyber Monday pass each year, the staggering environmental and social costs of overproduction and overconsumption become increasingly evident.
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As the fashion industry faces mounting challenges of overproduction, waste, and increasing consumer demand for transparency, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are emerging as a revolutionary solution.
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As the fashion industry faces increasing pressure to embrace sustainability, platforms like SUSTAIN20™ have emerged as vital tools for driving change.
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The world is at a critical juncture, and the fashion industry must act swiftly to address its environmental footprint and align with the demands of a rapidly evolving market.
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In his recent article for BoF, Kenneth P. Pucker, a professor at the Tufts Fletcher School and former COO of Timberland, addresses two stark realities shaping the future of fashion: the green premium and the brown discount.
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The fashion industry's growing waste crisis has prompted a wave of innovative efforts toward sustainability.
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At CIRQUEL, we're passionate about driving sustainable change in fashion logistics, tackling critical issues like overproduction, overconsumption, and reverse logistics.
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The fashion industry is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by economic uncertainties, changing consumer values, and increasingly stringent sustainability regulations.
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