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Nike may pocket the tariff refund. Consumers want it back.
2026-05-11T15:29:00+01:00
Footwear giant raised prices by up to $10 to offset $1bn in import costs. Now the tariffs are gone — and so is its commitment to refund shoppers.
Trump tariff refunds: are you in the queue?
2026-04-21T09:20:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
$127 billion enters the queue — but not all at once
US Customs race to build IEEPA tariff refund system
2026-03-24T11:23:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella
Around 330,000 US importers await refunds on $166bn in IEEPA tariffs as CBP builds a new processing system under court supervision.

Ingredients Brands

Chori: more than a supplier, a strategic textile partner from yarn to garment
2026-08-05T09:23:00+01:00Sponsored by Chori Co. Ltd.
With nearly 180 years in textiles, Japan’s Chori has evolved from fibre trader to fully integrated development and manufacturing partner — and is now making a direct pitch to European performance brands seeking consolidated supply chains backed by verified sustainability data.
EU imposes up to 67.6% tariffs on Chinese nylon yarn
2026-08-04T06:54:00+01:00By Valentina Giannella
Duties of 60–67.6% now hit Chinese nylon yarn, protecting 2,000 EU jobs but raising costs for textile makers.
eVent tests PFAS-free scale in China
2026-07-27T14:47:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The deal puts PFAS-free materials in front of a mass-market Chinese audience

Suppliers

Chori: more than a supplier, a strategic textile partner from yarn to garment
2026-08-05T09:23:00+01:00Sponsored by Chori Co. Ltd.
With nearly 180 years in textiles, Japan’s Chori has evolved from fibre trader to fully integrated development and manufacturing partner — and is now making a direct pitch to European performance brands seeking consolidated supply chains backed by verified sustainability data.
Why trade fairs are critical infrastructure in tariff-disrupted markets
2026-03-04T11:55:00+00:00Sponsored by LTP Group
Sporting goods manufacturers are rediscovering fairs as essential tools for material validation. LTP Group explains why tactile interaction has become a strategic necessity.
Women redefine performance beyond function in active lifestyle industry
2026-02-24T12:52:00+00:00Sponsored by Performance Days
Influenced by a strong female perspective in design and strategy, the industry is moving toward a balance of high-functionality, circularity, and sensory comfort.

More about Sourcing

Worldly appoints Senior VP of Growth
2026-08-13T21:49:00+01:00
On Aug. 11 Worldly appointed Léyoh Goodall Senior Vice President of Growth, tasking her with aligning the supply-chain platform’s commercial and customer teams around “verified data” – rather than “estimates or averages” – in an era of “tariff pressure, tightening regulation, and multi-tier complexity.”
China sport exports grow fastest beyond the West
2026-07-19T21:57:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Skateboard shipments rose 20.4 percent as China’s global export share topped 40 percent in the first half.
Nike’s refund check has arrived. The growth story hasn’t.
2026-07-16T13:11:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Nike has recovered nearly all of its $986 million tariff refund, but the cash windfall does little to answer lingering questions about growth, China and the progress of its turnaround.
Decathlon doubles down on warehouse robots
2026-03-26T11:44:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
French robotics firm Exotec has deployed its Skyfleet program across seven Decathlon warehouse sites in five European countries, with some facilities doubling daily order output.
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026: Event guide
2026-01-26T07:27:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
With 1,100 exhibitors and expanded activewear focus, the 2-4 February show addresses supply chain shifts and near-sourcing demand.
Your athlete’s shirt just became their personal trainer
2025-12-22T09:37:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella
New research maps 40 years of fabric innovation, from polyester to sensor-embedded textiles, revealing what works now and what’s coming next for brands.