All Legal & Institutional articles
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News briefsDecathlon to join German retail association
The multisport retailer is joining Germany’s largest retail federation to help shape sustainable and competitive industry policies.
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News briefsEOG adds four new members
The European trade body for the outdoor sector expands its network with new members focused on sustainability, circularity and industry advocacy.
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News briefsShimano settles lawsuit over defective cranksets
The Japanese bike supplier resolves claims tied to faulty cranksets affecting hundreds of thousands of bikes in the US.
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News briefsDecathlon joins FESI to support EU sustainability goals
The global sports retailer expands its policy engagement by joining the key European industry association focused on sustainability and regulation.
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News briefsColumbia Sportswear sues Columbia University over name use
A US outdoor gear company is taking legal action against the Ivy League university over alleged misuse of a shared name on apparel.
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ArticleA timeline: Trump’s tariffs
In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry.
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ArticleFrance boosts textile recycling funding
The country addresses the impending collapse of its textile recycling system with a multimillion-euro rescue plan and revised subsidy levels.
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News briefsFoot Locker sale faces lawsuit and regulatory delay
The major US sporting goods retail merger is under legal and antitrust scrutiny as shareholder pressure and FTC review slow progress.
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ArticleUS national park visits drop 11% in June
The US National Park Service (NPS) saw a steep decline in summertime visitation as budget cuts and staffing shortages impact key services and backcountry access.
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ArticleSweden adjusts textile waste rules as volumes surge
The Scandinavian country is adjusting its textile waste rules as recycling centers face mounting pressure from increased EU collection mandates.
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ArticleEU delay on Green Claims Directive causes uncertainty in the market
Sustainability expert Anna Schuster of Performance Days outlines the challenges posed by the stalled EU directive on environmental claims for the textile industry – and what companies should do next.
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ArticleFemale industry leaders launch ‘Global Game Shapers’ network
A new international initiative aims to accelerate gender equity and empower women in the sporting goods industry through collective leadership.
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News briefsTrump raises fees for foreigners at national parks
The move directs national parks in the US to charge non-US visitors more, aiming to fund maintenance without impacting American families.
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News briefsUK lawmakers launch inquiry on outdoor access
A new UK parliamentary inquiry seeks input on policies to improve public access to nature, with backing from the national outdoor recreation sector.
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ArticleEOCA releases 2024 Report on global conservation impact
The conservation group backed by the outdoor industry reports record progress in nature restoration and biodiversity funding.
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News briefsGerman Retail Association warns of job losses if minimum wage rises
Germany’s main retail association voices concerns about rising labor costs following the Minimum Wage Commission’s latest recommendation.
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News briefsXavier Le Guen named president of Outdoor Sports Valley
A long-standing figure in French outdoor sports is assuming the leadership role at OSV, with a focus on fostering collaboration within the industry and driving regional impact.
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ArticleCompass Diversified expands admission of accounting irregularities
Compass Diversified warns investors that financial statements from 2022 to 2024 can no longer be trusted due to confirmed accounting irregularities.
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News briefsEU Commission withdraws Green Claims proposal
Brussels reverses course on legislation aimed at combating greenwashing, halting two years of progress.
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News briefsW.L. Gore greenwashing suit dropped
Consumers drop a lawsuit against the maker of Gore-Tex over greenwashing claims tied to PFAS use and alleged misleading sustainability marketing.
