All Legal & Institutional articles – Page 5
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ArticleFootwear brands launch collective to drive the transition to a circular economy
Athletic and outdoor footwear brands Brooks Running, New Balance, On, Vibram, Crocs and Ecco, along with US lifestyle brand Reformation and US retailer Target, have partnered with EarthDNA to launch The Footwear Collective (TFC), a non-profit initiative dedicated to uniting the global footwear industry to accelerate the ...
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ArticleSOG gains importance after the pandemic: “What we do generates interest”
Source: SOG David Nordblad In the wake of the pandemic, David Nordblad started in the role of Secretary General for the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG). Since then, he has been occupied with various responsibilities, and he notes a sustained interest in joining the organization. In fact, SOG ...
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ArticleConsumer protection agency enforces sales stop of Hövding 3 airbag, Hövding fights back
After the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency allegedly uncovered design flaws in some models of the popular Hövding 3 – an airbag that cyclists wear around their necks – and deemed the product “not in compliance with current health and safety requirements” (under the EU’s Personal Protective Equipment Regulation), Hövding has ...
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News briefsChina aims to build €385bn outdoor sports industry by 2025
According to the government news agency Xinhua, China aims to develop outdoor sports into an industry worth 3 trillion yuan renminbi (€386 billion) by 2025, according to a government action plan released last week. The action plan, which covers the period from 2023 to 2025, aims to boost the construction ...
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News briefsEOCA kicks off Green Friday campaign
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is once again inviting companies in the outdoor industry to take part in the antidote to Black Friday, Green Friday, and raise money to help fund EOCA projects. Green Friday is Nov. 24 this year. Instead of discounting products and encouraging impulse purchases that ...
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ArticleCoalition for Cyclist Safety aims to improve safety of bike and eBike riders in North America
19 companies from the automotive, bicycle and technology sectors have joined forces to drive the development and implementation of connected mobility solutions. With their help, they want to help reduce the risks for bicycle and eBike riders on North American roads. Founding members of the Coalition for Cyclist Safety are: ...
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News briefsCocona Labs becomes member of The Conservation Alliance
Cocona Labs, the manufacturer of 37.5® Technology, has joined The Conservation Alliance. Cocona Labs’ membership dues directly support conservation efforts and advocate for protected lands. Cocona Labs is one of the few material suppliers to join the organization and is committed to encouraging more suppliers to actively participate in sustainability ...
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ArticleEOG invites UK retailers to participate in OMIS market data program
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has launched the Outdoor Market Intelligence Service (OMIS), an online dashboard to share real-time monthly sales data from outdoor retailers in the UK. Outdoor retailers in the UK are invited to join the program for key market insights, which went live during the European Outdoor ...
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News briefsThree EFFTA board directors resign
Three of the EFTTA (European Fishing Tackle Trade Association) board members have resigned following the association’s decision not to accept their bid to run the EFTTEX (European Fishing Tackle & Trade Exhibition) 2024 trade show. Ciro Esposito (Europesca Sport), Rudi Heger (Traun River Products) and István Pál (Energofish), who were ...
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News briefsOIA with new directors
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) members elected four new directors, Keith Carrato, Gerber Gear VP and General Manager; Jahmicah Dawes, owner and founder of Slim Pickins; Tentree President Diana Seung; and Mountain Hardwear President and Global GM Troy Sicotte. They join three incumbent directors, Alison Hill, CEO of LifeStraw; ...
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ArticleCycling associations welcome EU declaration on cycling
European cycling associations welcome the proposal for the “European Cycling Declaration” presented by EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean in Seville this month. The declaration is intended to serve as a “strategic compass for existing and future policies” to “realize the full potential of cycling in the European Union.” The European ...
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News briefsOfficial launch of ReHubs Europe
At a kick-off meeting in Barcelona on Oct. 3, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and 20 incoming members presented ReHubs Europe, a new international non-profit organization dedicated to boosting textile recycling. The official launch follows three years of preparation and the publication of a ”Techno-Economic Study” that looked ...
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News briefsU.S. outdoor industry praises launch of American Climate Corps
On Sept. 20, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) celebrated the Biden administration’s historic action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will be tasked with building a clean and climate-resilient economy and promoting a strong outdoor workforce. “It is outstanding to see this administration take another big step forward in ...
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News briefsIndustry associations to collaborate in Spain
Spain’s association of sporting-goods manufacturers and distributors (Afydad) and association of active-tourism and ecotourism firms (Anetae) have formed a partnership to promote their two national sectors synergistically. In short, they will be promoting products through tourism and tourism through products, with collaborative events playing a big part. By CMDsport’s count, ...
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ArticleOIA seconds the UK government's new physical activity initiative
The British Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) said it is very pleased to see the publication of the UK Government’s policy paper, “Get Active: a strategy for the future of sport and physical activity” launched last week. The UK Government announced it will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals ...
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ArticleZero Waste Europe calls for legal framework banning the destruction of unsold fashion items
Source: ZWE Zero Waste Europe, a network of European NGOs working toward a zero-waste future, has published a new paper that asks for a legal framework banning the destruction of unsold fashion goods. The paper, titled “A Zero Waste Vision for Fashion -Chapter 1: All We Need ...
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News briefsArc’teryx seeks legal action against Adidas Terrex store namings in the US
After Arc’teryx owner Amer Sports Canada Inc. sued Adidas’ Canadian subsidiary back in February for opening a Terrex store in Vancouver (a ruling is pending here), the dispute is now heading across the border to the USA, where the Canadian outdoor brand is seeking to block Adidas from registering the ...
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News briefsOeko-Tex: 2022/23 was a “fantastic year”
Oeko-Tex has published its latest Annual Report, calling 2022/2023 “a fantastic year.” The report highlights the milestones of the past business year. Overall, the Oeko-Tex Service GmbH issued more than 43,000 certificates and labels between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, an increase of 21 percent compared to the ...
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ArticleNew Swedish Wool Standard paves way for sustainable textile industry
Half of the wool produced in Sweden ends up in waste, while Swedish brands in fashion, outdoor and home textiles are actively seeking sustainable textile materials. In response, The Swedish Wool Initiative is introducing the first Swedish classification system for wool. The new Swedish Wool Standard simplifies the sale and ...
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ArticleOCA gathers key stakeholders for organic cotton from Pakistan
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) hosted a meeting with key stakeholders from Pakistan on Aug. 24, 2023. The multi-stakeholder organization, which brings organic farming together on its platform, called the meeting a milestone on the road to expanding organic cotton production in South Asia. Pakistan is a unique and relatively ...
