All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 8, Issue 20-21 – Page 4

  • News briefs

    Patagonia says that 192 of the styles of garments it...

    2015-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Patagonia says that 192 of the styles of garments it is selling this autumn are Fair Trade certified, up from 33 last spring. The company has added four certified factory in Sri Lanka and one in Los Angeles to its list of suppliers. It is now working with factories in ...

  • News briefs

    Trade negotiators from the U.S. and 11 other countries have...

    2015-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Trade negotiators from the U.S. and 11 other countries have finalized the terms of the Trans Pacific Partnership, an agreement that would eliminate import duties and other trade barriers across the Pacific Rim over time. The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) praised the deal, noting that U.S. footwear ...

  • Short stops

    Chaco says it donated more than $7,000 to the Outdoor...

    2015-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Chaco says it donated more than $7,000 to the Outdoor Industry Women's Coalition (OIWC) from the sale of its classic flips on the first day of the recent Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City