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ArticleEuropean Parliament calls for comprehensive European Sport Model reforms
For a strengthened European Sport Model the EU parliament demands improved governance, financial integrity and athlete protection.
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ArticleVietnamese exports to the US may drop by one-fifth
Vietnam’s exports to the US could fall “over time by more than $25 billion, nearly one-fifth of the yearly total, expert said.
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ArticleUS Supreme Court awaits after tariffs to hit Vietnam and India
Key sourcing countries are already feeling the impact.
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ArticleNike and StockX settle 2022 lawsuit over NFT trademark
Nike and StockX have settled the 2022 trademark lawsuit Nike filed against the online reseller for selling counterfeit shoes and NFTs.
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News briefsWFSGI teams up with Intertek on compliance tools
The new industry partnership offers sporting goods companies centralized access to regulatory updates, testing services and expert compliance support.
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News briefsFanatics involved in apparel sales case in Australia
“This ruling will have a very minor effect on our business and our ability to serve our partners in Australia,” Fanatics´ spokesperson commented on the court judgment.
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ArticleReturn to fitness through return to competition?
The Trump administration is reviving the Presidential Physical Fitness Test and Award for US schoolchildren.
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ArticleWhat the European Accessibility Act means for sporting goods companies
Companies operating in the EU face new legal obligations to make their digital offerings accessible to people with disabilities.
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ArticleAI and its frontrunners – the US and China
The Trump administration released three new Executive Orders on AI. What’s in them? What are others doing?
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News briefsDanish Intersport bankruptcy makes multi-million loss to bank
Danske Bank is the sole creditor, with corporate mortgages totaling DKK 172 million (€23m).
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News briefsShein fined $700k in California
Shein must fork over $700,000 as part of a settlement with California’s Napa, Sonoma, Los Angeles and San Francisco counties because of what law enforcement describes as “unlawful shipping delays.” California prosecutors unveiled the settlement on Wednesday, tying a bow around a complaint which alleged the fast-fashion giant broke the ...
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ArticleTrump’s tariffs – a timeline
The EU has decided to suspend the retaliatory tariffs on imports from the US.
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ArticleGreen Claims Directive – An absence of a regulation leads to uncertainty
An expert explains the implications for the textile industry of halting the Green Claims Directive.
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ArticleLe Coq Sportif saved, now in Franco-Swiss hands
The Franco-Swiss Mamane’s group will be investing €70 million in the brand.
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News briefsLululemon sues Costco
Lululemon claims Costco sold unauthorised and unlicensed apparel that uses knockoff, infringing versions of its patents.
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News briefsPeak Ski Company, co-founded By Bode Miller, collapses
US Olympic champion Bode Miller´s ski brand has collapsed amid debt & allegations of mismanagement.
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OpinionThree years on – EU framework for the distribution of branded products, from an attorney’s perspective
The EU Commision’s revision of the framework, now three years old, has sought to meet the legal challenges of new online distribution models by imposing new vertical restrictions. Reactions in the private sector have been various.
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News briefsMunich loses trademark suit against Nox
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 by Munich parent Berneda SA (of Capelladaes, Barcelona province) against Nox parent JJ Ballvé Sports (of Barcelona).
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News briefsPatent dispute between Smith Optics, Burton and Koroyd settled
Three major players have resolved a cross-continental patent dispute, resulting in exclusive licensing rights for one brand.
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News briefsSports Direct has been reported for misleading pricing practises
Sports Direct has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over “misleading” pricing practices by Which?
