Legal & Institutional
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ArticleSIA and EOG announce strategic transatlantic partnership
Two leading trade groups from North America and Europe have joined forces to offer expanded member benefits and boost global collaboration.
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ArticleMay 29: Appeals court restores Trump trade tariffs
A US appeals court allows controversial import tariffs to remain in effect during the ongoing legal dispute over presidential trade authority.
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ArticleMay 28: US court blocks “Liberation Day” tariffs
Federal judges rule presidential trade action overstepped constitutional limits.
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ArticleEU unveils plan to simplify Single Market
The new European Commission strategy aims to eliminate internal trade barriers and boost competitiveness for companies operating within the EU.
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ArticleFrance approves garment impact score rule
A new French regulation will require fashion brands to display environmental impact scores, with broader implications for EU sustainability rules.
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ArticleWFSGI urges action on $300bn inactivity crisis
The global industry group is calling for stronger public-private partnerships to reverse a growing physical inactivity crisis projected to cost billions.
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ArticleBetter Cotton joins EU Policy Hub to shape regulation
The global sustainable cotton initiative adds its farm-level expertise to an EU policy platform influencing environmental and product legislation.
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ArticleREI members reject board-backed candidates in vote
Amid growing labor tensions, the US outdoor retailer’s co-op members push back on leadership by voting down corporate-endorsed board candidates.
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ArticleLeading outdoor industry representatives advocate on Capitol Hill
At a high-level summit in Washington, DC, US outdoor brands met with lawmakers to push for public land protection, tariff reform and equitable outdoor access. Chris Goddard was there to report for us.
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ArticleSport industry urges EU to sustain funding
More than 150 organizations from across Europe are urging the EU to safeguard sport funding in its next multiannual budget framework.
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ArticleWinter sports brands join UN climate campaign
European ski and snowboard brands strengthen climate commitments by joining the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign, aiming for net-zero emissions.
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ArticleTariffs reshape US eyewear market and supply chains
Tariffs, tech innovation and new customs rules are shaking up the US eyewear market, creating challenges for some – and new opportunities for others.
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ArticleUS state of New Mexico enacts comprehensive PFAS ban
The state just passed one of the strictest PFAS laws in the US, but what makes it different from other state bans?
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ArticleIOC applauds UN declaration affirming role of sport in gender equality
A UN declaration highlights sport’s transformative role in promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls globally, which the IOC officially welcomes.
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ArticleSmall businesses and California sue Trump over tariffs
A Vermont cycling apparel brand joins a lawsuit challenging Trump’s tariffs, as California also takes legal action over economic concerns.
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ArticleUS Outdoor Alliance calls on Congress to increase outdoor recreation funding
Outdoor Alliance and 74 partners are urging the US Congress to increase funding for recreation on public lands, warning of consequences for access and safety.
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ArticleTrump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs disrupt global supply chains for sporting goods, OIA warns of bankruptcies
Trump’s new tariffs send shockwaves through global supply chains, significantly impacting the outdoor and sporting goods industry worldwide.
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ArticleNLRB finds REI withheld wages from unionized employees
The independent federal agency has found the US retail co-op illegally withheld raises from union workers and failed to bargain fairly, prompting calls for accountability and back pay.
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ArticleEOG releases 2024 Annual Report, confirms 2025 initiatives
The European Outdoor Group unveiled its 2024 Annual Report, confirmed 2025 plans, and announced the new Outdoor Impact Summit set for May 2025 in Munich.
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ArticleTrump’s announced EU tariffs set to disrupt trade
New US tariffs on EU imports could disrupt the sporting goods and outdoor industries, raising costs and sparking a transatlantic trade war.
