All Legal & Institutional articles – Page 3
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ArticleGlobal Standards creates foundation for governance
Global Standards has established an independent foundation and new governing structure to support the long-term governance of GOTS and its expanding portfolio of textile sustainability standards.
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News briefsBSI appoints Christoph Moeller as managing director
Former professional handball player and strategy consultant Dr. Christoph Moeller has officially assumed leadership of the German Sporting Goods Industry Association (BSI).
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ArticleUS Plastics Pact updates circular packaging design guidance
The US Plastics Pact has released updated packaging design handbooks to help companies improve recyclability, reusability and compostability while preparing for evolving EPR regulations.
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ArticleWorkers target TNF over Movement Gyms partnership
Unionized climbing gym workers plan nationwide protests at The North Face stores, urging VF Corp. to end its partnership with Movement Gyms over alleged labor rights violations.
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ArticleFreeride to make Olympic debut at Alpes 2030
The IOC has confirmed freeride skiing and snowboarding for the 2030 Winter Olympics, marking a milestone for the sport after three decades of development.
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News briefsMips settles BrainGuard patent claims
The Swedish helmet technology company will pay BrainGuard Technologies $3.2 million to resolve patent infringement litigation.
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ArticleAustralia updates adventure activity standard
The Outdoor Council of Australia has opened industry consultation on a revised national framework for outdoor adventure safety and risk management.
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News briefsPriceRunner wins $1.97bn Google case
A Swedish court awarded PriceRunner US$1.97 billion in damages in its antitrust case against Google, subject to appeal.
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News briefsEU introduces fee on low-value e-commerce imports
The European Union has introduced a new fee on low-value e-commerce imports, targeting the surge in direct shipments from platforms such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress.
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ArticleOn reinstates workers after supplier dispute
The Swiss sportswear brand has reinstated 64 union members at an Indonesian subcontractor following labor rights allegations and is strengthening oversight across its supply chain.
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News briefsAlibaba challenges Pentagon military designation
The Chinese technology and e-commerce group has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn its inclusion on a US list of companies allegedly linked to China’s military.
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ArticleSIA and Snaplinc launch ESG compliance platform
A new platform from Snaplinc Consulting and SIA aims to simplify ESG compliance for product brands operating across global markets.
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ArticleGerman Ecodesign Act expands repair rights
A German advocacy organization representing repair initiatives has welcomed new legislation granting volunteer repair groups legal access to spare parts and repair information, while warning that many independent repair businesses remain excluded.
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News briefsSki mountaineering moves closer to French Alps 2030
Ski mountaineering has moved a step closer to a second Olympic appearance after the IOC Executive Board recommended its inclusion in the French Alps 2030 Winter Games program.
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News briefsUS lawmakers introduce $9.5bn public lands funding bill
A bipartisan proposal would invest $1.9 billion annually in public lands and park infrastructure through 2031.
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ArticleColumbia faces class action over tariff refunds
A proposed class action claims Columbia retained tariff-related price increases despite seeking refunds after tariffs were ruled unlawful.
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ArticleAAFA launches 250 years of fashion archive
The American Apparel & Footwear Association has launched a digital platform highlighting the brands, products and people that have shaped U.S. fashion over the past 250 years.
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News briefsREI San Diego votes to unionize
Workers at REI’s San Diego location have voted to join UFCW Local 135, making the store the largest unionized REI location in the United States.
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ArticleEU fines Temu €200m over unsafe products
The European Commission has imposed a €200 million penalty on Temu after finding that consumers were highly likely to encounter illegal and potentially dangerous products on the platform.
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ArticleFashion coalition pushes for resale, repair tax reform
Nearly 70 fashion and textile organizations are calling for tax and policy reforms, arguing that current regulations continue to favor new production over circular business models such as resale and repair.
