Legal & Institutional
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ArticleUS apparel and footwear sector welcomes tariff pause
A leading US trade group reacts to the 90-day extension of reduced tariffs on Chinese imports, warning that rates remain high and unpredictable.
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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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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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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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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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ArticleBipartisan bill targets US bicycle manufacturing
New legislation seeks to boost American bicycle production by removing tariff barriers and incentivizing domestic assembly.
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ArticleGerman sports industry launches “Sportgesund 2030” agenda
Over 200 German sports brands and associations urge political support for sport’s systemic role in health, economy and social cohesion.
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ArticleEOG and SIA announce strategic transatlantic partnership
Two leading trade groups from North America and Europe seek to expand member benefits and improve 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.
