All Trade & Sourcing articles – Page 17
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News briefsFree matchmaking event with the Korea Outdoor & Sports Industry Association
The Korea Outdoor & Sports Industry Association (KOIA), one of the most active and advanced outdoor associations, organizes an online matchmaking event with European brands and distributors as part of the EU–Korean free-trade agreement. The event is a unique opportunity, as Korean companies will not be able to participate in ...
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News briefsSKS: “Made in Germany” benefits from supply bottlenecks from Asia
The opportunities for production close to the market in Europe due to supply problems from Asia are exemplified by the German bicycle parts and accessories manufacturer SKS Metaplast Scheffer-Klute GmbH (or SKS-Germany). The group has always relied on products “Made in Germany,“ and this is indeed a good selling point ...
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Article50 NGOs urge governments and companies to protect workers in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
In a joint statement to the government and employers’ organizations of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and apparel brands sourcing from those countries, over 50 organizations from around the world are urging to take immediate action to keep workers safe during the current new Covid-19 wave. In August, Bangladesh saw a ...
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ArticleEOG calls on companies to address global supply chain challenge with unity and tolerance
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has appealed for unity and tolerance in the face of the ongoing global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on supply chains. Following discussions at EOG board level, Mark Held, EOG president, issued a public statement on behalf of the association: Source: EOG Mark ...
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News briefsIntelligent warehouse robotics growing more than 20 percent annually
According to a recent fee-based study by New York-based analyst firm ABI Research, revenue from the use of robots in warehouses will exceed $51 billion by 2030. According to the report, increased order volumes and pandemic-triggered labor shortages have significantly accelerated automation in warehouses. Along with technology solutions such as ...
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News briefsHohenstein develops new method for detecting genetic modification in organic cotton
Hohenstein, a provider of textile testing and a founding member of Oeko-Tex, has developed a new quantification method specifically for genetically modified cotton. Hohenstein is one of the first labs with the capability to use DNA analysis to identify known genetic modifications and calculate their proportion in organic cotton. Stakeholders ...
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ArticleWeather chaos in China and Europe results in more supply chain disruptions
Floods in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and China have caused disruptions in supply chains. The natural disasters paralyzed road, rail and sea traffic, putting deliveries ahead of the winter holidays at risk. According to preliminary estimates, the cost of restoring railroads in European countries will be up to $4 billion. ...
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News briefsHuntsman develops new TPU grade for laminating technical textiles
U.S. chemical company Huntsman has developed a new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for technical textile manufacturers producing high-performance fabrics for outdoor apparel and other applications. According to Huntsman, Irogran® A 85 P 4394 HR TPU is a highly versatile elastomer that can be easily extruded and added to nylon and polyester ...
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News briefsLenzing to build new wastewater treatment plant in the U.K.
Austrian Lenzing Group is investing roughly €23.3 million to build a new wastewater treatment plant at its site in Grimsby, England. The investment is part of the company’s plans to reduce wastewater emissions by 20 percent by 2022 (against a 2014 baseline). Once it has implemented this project, Lenzing will ...
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News briefsUpdated National Wool Declaration for mulesing status published by AWEX
To provide the market with more clarity and confidence, the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) has published a revised National Wool Declaration (NWD). Key changes in the updated release relate to definitions surrounding the practice of mulesing, which has been criticized for decades for animal welfare reasons. The ...
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Li & Fung collaborates with Canopy to protect forests
Li & Fung, the Hong Kong-based supply chain management company, has joined forces with environmental organization Canopy to help protect forests. The company will collaborate with its brand and retail customers to better protect forests through responsible material sourcing as well as sustainable product manufacturing and logistics. Canopy, founded in ...
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News briefsSchöffel strengthens presence in digital and brick-and-mortar retail
In order to support its retail partners and strengthen its presence in the outdoor and bike sector both digitally and stationary, Schöffel is specifically expanding its sales and marketing teams. Carolin Schöttle joins the brand’s digital sales team with immediate effect. The new key account manager digital sales will support ...
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Afydad launches virtual B2B storefront
Spanish sports federation Afydad is taking another step forward in implementing its “Spain is Sport” strategy. Following the launch of its new website www.spainissport.com in April, Afydad has now launched the Spain is Sport B2B showroom. In the new digital showroom, brands can present their products to a national and ...
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ArticleCanada Goose to drop all animal fur by end of 2022
Source: Peta Germany Shortly after introducing its new Fur Buy Back program to recycle fur for apparel, Canada Goose announces its complete withdrawal from the use of real animal fur on its products in a press statement. Through a phased approach, Canada Goose will end its purchasing ...
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ArticleSupply Chain Act adopted by German parliament, EU to follow up with stricter rules
As expected, the German parliament passed the Supply Chain Act last week. The law, which aims to force companies to take responsibility for human rights abuses such as forced and child labor, forced evictions, oil pollution and land theft within their supply chains, will come into effect on January 1, ...
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News briefsEU modernizes VAT rules for international online trade
New EU tax rules for orders placed with non-European online retailers will come into force at the beginning of July. The most important change is the elimination of the previous exemption limit of €22 for direct (B2C) imports. This means that import VAT will be due on all packages, with ...
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News briefsSchöffel launches first fully digital sell-in tool for summer 2022
Following a major digitalization effort, Schöffel Sportbekleidung is using a new digital Schöffel Brand Space for its sell-in. The sales tool offers information, training and ordering options as well as assets for everyday business after the pandemic. In the three-dimensional digital space, Schöffel retail partners can explore the brand and ...
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News briefsNew liquid products for brightening recycled PET fibers for the textile industry
U.K.-based chemical company Venator reports that it has developed a new liquid pigment masterbatch technology that can be used to brighten recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers quickly, cleanly and efficiently. Based on the company’s established titanium dioxide (TiO2) platform for the fiber industry, the new Hombitan® LQ range is optimized ...
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News briefsSwitzerland rejects new trade agreement with the EU
The Swiss cabinet has rejected a comprehensive trade agreement with the EU, known as the EU-Swiss Institutional Framework Agreement. On May 26, the government said that there remain “substantial” differences between Switzerland and the EU and that the conditions for signing the agreement were not met, adding that it has ...
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News briefsIndia’s Covid crisis threatens cotton supplies
Inside Outdoor reports that India’s Covid-19 crisis, with an average of 295,000 people falling ill with a new variant of the virus every day since the end of April, could lead to future cotton shortages. India is the world’s largest cotton supplier, which means the crisis in the country affects ...
