All Trade & Sourcing articles – Page 2
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News briefsOutdoor industry heads to Washington for policy push
The Outdoor Industry Association will bring business leaders to Washington, D.C., for its 2026 Capitol Summit to engage policymakers on key industry issues.
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News briefsOn publishes global materials policy
The Swiss brand formalizes standards on animal welfare, traceability and environmental integrity across its supply chain.
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ArticleUS tariff refund system advances as cost burden shifts domestically
Refund infrastructure moves closer to launch as new data highlights how tariffs are impacting US businesses and shoppers.
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News briefsTrusTrace platform gains early industry traction
TrusTrace reports strong early uptake of its One Retail Hub, with brands significantly reducing compliance reporting time.
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News briefsTextile Exchange releases updated cotton LCA
Textile Exchange has released an updated life cycle assessment analyzing the environmental impact of cotton production.
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News briefsEU targets unsafe goods on online platforms
The EU has agreed on customs reforms that could fine e-commerce platforms for unsafe imported goods sold online.
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ArticleEU-Mercosur deal to start May 1
EU begins provisional Mercosur trade deal on May 1, cutting tariffs amid political debate
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ArticleEU and Australia agree trade deal
EU and Australia finalize a trade deal removing most tariffs and strengthening economic ties
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ArticleUS builds system for tariff refunds
CBP is developing a system to process IEEPA tariff refunds in light of the Supreme Court’s latest ruling and a court order.
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OpinionThe quality is in the detail: Performance Days March 2026
From hidden material breakthroughs to supply chain realities, Charles Ross unpacks why detail – not scale – defines Performance Days 2026.
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News briefsLectra outlines product development challenges
Lectra identifies talent, data and process gaps shaping future product development in fashion.
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ArticleOrthoLite India earns SATRA Gold accreditation
OrthoLite’s India facility becomes the first in the country to receive SATRA’s highest laboratory accreditation.
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News briefsWorldly appoints Kathryn Smith Human Rights VP
Former Walmart responsible sourcing executive Kathryn Smith joins Worldly to lead the company’s social compliance and human rights strategy.
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OpinionFunctional Textiles Shanghai: The world has changed – sourcing is where the buzz is
In his latest column, Charles Ross reports from Functional Textiles Shanghai, where sourcing, tactile fabrics and supply chain collaboration dominated industry discussions.
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News briefsHightex 2026 spotlights technical textiles
The Istanbul trade show will bring global technical textile players together to discuss automation, circularity and high-performance solutions.
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OpinionOutdoor sourcing in 2026: Stabilization without recovery
Stabilizing demand, fragmented orders and rising compliance costs define the outdoor supply chain in early 2026 — with resilience continuing to replace growth as the central strategy.
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ArticleUS outdoor industry reacts to Supreme Court tariff ruling
American brands welcome greater sourcing clarity but warn that policy volatility and potential retaliation risks continue to shape the business landscape.
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OpinionDay 0 comes to Functional Textiles Shanghai: Working further up the Supply Chain
In his latest column, Charles Ross examines how Day 0’s debut in Shanghai pushes sustainability dialogue further up the textile supply chain.
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ArticleRetailers launch unified HREDD tool
European fashion retailers introduce a shared due diligence framework to simplify supply chain reporting and reduce compliance burdens.
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News briefsIndia secures US tariff reduction
India wins tariff relief as the US ties trade policy to energy and supply-chain commitments.
