Trade & Sourcing
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ArticleOutdoor brands launch toolkit for sustainability claims
A new industry-wide toolkit aims to standardize sustainability data sharing across international outdoor gear and apparel brands.
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ArticleNew study reveals small outdoor business gaps
A US benchmarking study highlights challenges and opportunities for outdoor brands under $10 million in revenue, with support from two industry initiatives.
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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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ArticleTrusTrace launches supply chain data playbook
The Sweden-based traceability platform unveils a new framework to help global fashion brands manage compliance, data collection and supply chain risk.
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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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ArticlePerformance Days and Future Fabrics Expo join forces
Two sustainability-focused textile events from Germany and the UK announce a strategic partnership to accelerate material innovation globally.
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ArticleWorldly launches tools to promote sustainability in the supply chain
The US-based sustainability data platform introduces new analytics tools aimed at enhancing supply chain transparency and resilience in consumer goods.
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Article90-day suspension of tariffs between the US and China causes uncertainty
A short-term tariff deal between the US and China brings relief to outdoor industries, but the 90-day truce masks deeper instability ahead.
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ArticleAdele Stafford: How Worldly measures emissions at product level using supplier data
Worldly’s new Product Impact Calculator offers brands a way to accurately measure product-level Scope 3 emissions with primary supplier data, a step beyond spend-based tools and a key asset for sustainability reporting.
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ArticlePinewood aligns product strategy with EU Green Deal
The Swedish outdoor brand outlines its roadmap for adapting to European environmental legislation and reshaping its design and supply chain practices.
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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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ArticleHow US outdoor brands respond to the new global trade reality
From resilience to reinvention, US outdoor brands are adapting to tariffs, shifting demand and a changing consumer base with strategic focus.
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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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ArticlePassenger halts US expansion due to rising tariffs
UK-based outdoor brand Passenger redirects US inventory to Europe as escalating US tariffs make expansion “a risky proposition.”
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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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ArticleTrump’s 90-day tariff freeze triggers market ramp-up, China excluded
Markets soar globally as temporary tariff relief is announced – except for China, which now faces a 125% import tax.
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ArticleTariffs: How the US outdoor industry is preparing for impact
From Salomon to Snowsports Industries America (SIA): Here’s how the US outdoor industry feels about President Trump’s tariffs.
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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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ArticlePolartec expands its Power Shield™ collection and further reduces carbon footprint
Polartec pushes boundaries with plant-based, PFAS-free and recyclable textiles, proving high performance and sustainability go hand in hand.
