All Legal & Institutional articles – Page 2
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News briefsGOA elects new board and new members
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced big changes, with new leadership stepping in to guide the US organization through its next chapter.
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ArticleDan Yates appointed new Executive Director of EOCA
The former Director of Partnerships and Initiatives at Protect Our Winters takes over from Mark Held this November.
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News briefsPeopleForBikes bolsters leadership team with key promotions
The US bike industry trade association promoted two leaders to VP roles.
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News briefsWBIA introduces new board and new president
The World Bicycle Industry Association has elected a new president following the passing of its predecessor.
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ArticleUS Outdoor Industry Association releases 2024 Benchmarking Report
The report shows that the typical company had sales of $9.70 million and a pre-tax profit of 11.9%. The typical high-profit company’s revenue was approximately $6.77 million, profit 18.5%.
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Article4 Sustaining Members celebrate 10 years with EOCA
EOG, Keen, Nikwax and Pertex have maintained their Sustaining Membership with the European Outdoor Conservation Association for the last 10 years.
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ArticleNite Ize secures rare USPTO shape trademarks
The Colorado-based manufacturer of solution-based products has secured two rare 3D design marks from the USPTO for its stainless steel and plastic S-Biner Dual Carabiner.
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ArticleBetter Cotton appoints new co-chairs and members to council
The sustainability initiative Better Cotton, based in Switzerland and the UK, has announced the appointment of two new co-Chairs and five new members to its Council. The new co-Chairs are Bill Ballenden, a newly elected member and Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Louis Dreyfus Company Cotton, and Tamar Hoek, ...
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News briefsDeckers sues Brazilian cybersquatter
Our US sister publication SGI News reports that Deckers Brands, the parent company of Hoka and Teva, has filed a complaint in federal court in Louisiana against an unnamed Brazilian-based company, accusing it of cybersquatting and infringing its Ahnu trademark. According to the lawsuit, Deckers had been using the Ahnu ...
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News briefsLuiz Amaral will step down as CEO of SBTi
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has announced that Luiz Amaral has resigned for personal reasons and will step down from his role as CEO at the end of July. Susan Jenny Ehr, currently Chief Legal Officer, will take over as interim CEO. The organization said a recruitment process for ...
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News briefsBritish Cycling publishes first sustainability strategy
Cycling association British Cycling, established in 1959, has published its first long-term sustainability strategy, which sets out an ambitious target to achieve net zero cycling by 2035 and halve its carbon emissions by 2030. The strategy, developed with the support of renowned sustainability consultancy Think Beyond and input from across ...
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ArticleEOCA: Conservation fundraiser returns to OutDoor by ISPO
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is gearing up to present its work and successes at OutDoor by ISPO in Munich (June 3-5). The association is looking to raise further money for its vital conservation work through a fundraiser on its stand, alongside its involvement in several meetings and presentations ...
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News briefsNew project promoting social partnerships in the European clothing industry
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and global trade union IndustriAll Europe have teamed up on “Stitch Together,” a new two-year project to promote social partnerships in the European textiles and clothing industry. The project addresses the industry’s need to adapt to global competition while ensuring quality social dialogue ...
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ArticleTrusTrace launches Digital Product Passport playbook for the fashion industry
Stockholm-based SaaS company TrusTrace, a platform for supply chain traceability and compliance, has launched its third playbook entitled, “Unlocking DPP: The Why, What and How of Digital Product Passports. “ Unveiled at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, the playbook offers an essential guide for fashion industry ...
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ArticleThe US bans more importers of Xinjiang cotton
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added some 26 Chinese textile companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA, enacted in December 2021) Entity List. Importing their goods into the US is now banned. The companies in question are cotton producers, trading houses and warehouses. Most operate ...
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ArticleFrom interim to permanent: WFSGI Board elects Zwiebler as CEO
Source: WFSGI WFSGI CEO Emma Zwiebler The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) announced that Emma (Mason) Zwiebler has been appointed permanent WFSGI Chief Executive Officer from May 1, 2024. The decision was taken at a recent WFSGI Board Meeting in London after Zwiebler’s successful ...
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ArticleNew US Outdoor Alliance report: Expanding outdoor recreation while fighting climate change
Expanding access to outdoor recreation while combating climate change and preserving biodiversity are some of the key climate benefits of natural solutions. This is according to a new policy report released today by the Outdoor Alliance (OA), a US non-profit organization that protects public lands and waters on behalf of ...
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ArticleEU’s new directive for the right to repair
On April 23, after about two years of negotiation, the EU adopted a directive establishing common rules for the right to repair. Member states must be compliant with the directive within 24 months of its entry into force. The rules relate to the New Consumer Agenda and the Circular Economy ...
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ArticleNorwegian Second-Hand Trade Act to change
On April 5, the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Jan Christian Vestre, presented the government’s proposed changes to the Second-Hand Act at Bergans’ flagship store in Oslo. The choice of location was not accidental: Bergans, together with several other retailers, has been strongly in favor of changing the law. ...
