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News briefsVaude supports Swiss climate petition
The German outdoor brand takes part in a Swiss climate action calling for stronger measures to protect alpine environments and glacier regions.
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News briefsEU sets new bioeconomy strategy
A new EU framework aims to scale up Europe’s bio-based industries, strengthening resilience and reducing dependence on fossil-derived materials.
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ArticleDecathlon joins German bicycle industry group
The sporting goods retailer and brand partners with the German industry alliance to strengthen its role in cycling mobility and policy change.
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ArticleBetter Cotton, Uzbekistan launch certification fund
The cotton sustainability group teams up with Uzbekistan’s textile agency to ease the cost of certification for local farming clusters.
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News briefsUS court rules Meta not a monopoly
A US federal judge has dismissed an FTC antitrust case against the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, citing changes in the social media market.
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OpinionEOCA: Environmental deregulation raises concerns
As EU lawmakers push to ease green regulations, EOCA warns against weakening environmental standards in favor of competitiveness. An opinion piece by Dan Yates.
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News briefsClimbers Against Cancer seeking partners for recovery program
The UK-based charity dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer is seeking partners to expand an indoor‑climbing recovery program with global potential.
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News briefsLiz Beverley named Chair of OIA Development Board
The UK’s outdoor industry body has named a new Chair to guide its Development Board and support emerging leadership and innovation.
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News briefsItaly mandates helmets for alpine snow sports
The country has extended its ski helmet law to include all ages and disciplines, ahead of the winter sports season and major events.
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News briefsWFSGI joins launch of global Active Children Coalition, tackling youth inactivity crisis
A new international coalition brings together sports, health, and education groups to combat historically low activity levels among children worldwide.
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News briefsOlympic Movement declares new integrity commitments
At a global sports integrity forum in Switzerland, key stakeholders pledged renewed efforts to fight corruption, match-fixing and abuse.
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News briefsStrava lawsuit withdrawal ends Garmin patent dispute
The fitness app provider has withdrawn its recent patent infringement complaint targeting segment and heatmap functions used by Garmin.
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News briefsDigital Product Passport pilot by Sports Group Denmark
The Danish sportswear group and global labeling provider Trimco Group explore how digital product passports can support traceability and future EU compliance.
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News briefsPolygiene mosquito-repellent fabric technology patent filed
The material innovator has developed a new non-biocidal textile treatment that significantly reduces mosquito landings.
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ArticleEU committee proposes social media age limits
A European Parliament committee seeks stricter age rules for accessing digital platforms to better protect minors across the EU.
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ArticleFrance’s Garment Impact Score requirements expand
A new environmental labeling system is changing how apparel brands must disclose product data when selling in France.
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ArticleDavid Nordblad: ‘SOG will refocus on business and export’
SOG Secretary General David Nordblad explains why the Scandinavian Outdoor Group is going “Back to the Roots” — with a renewed focus on export, sales and meaningful support for its member brands in a changing industry landscape.
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ArticleAustrian investor René Benko convicted in fraud case
The Austrian real estate and retail investor received a two-year prison sentence following the collapse of his business empire.
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News briefsDigital Product Passport readiness from TrusTrace
The traceability provider is helping apparel brands prepare for EU regulations through scalable product-level digital infrastructure.
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ArticleEuropean Parliament pushes for fairer sport model
EU lawmakers urge stronger governance, fairer funding and athlete protections as part of a long-term strategy for European sport.
