The latest insights, analysis and news about compliance regulations, standards and requirements, legal developments in the sporting goods industry.
2024-02-20T13:00:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The Spanish Federation of Footwear Companies (FICE) believes that proposed revisions to the EU’s directive on late payments will only make matter worse for Spain’s footwear companies, which since 2022 have been dealing with a Spanish law called “Create and Grow” (Ley Crea y Crece).
2024-03-11T09:52:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
On March 7, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said that California-based Skechers USA Inc. agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty to settle charges for failing to disclose payments for the benefit of its executives and their immediate family members.
2024-03-09T17:07:00+00:00By Dr. Jochen M. Schaefer
Explore the complex landscape of combatting counterfeits with our legal expert Jochen Schäfer. Delve into the evolving strategies, collaborative initiatives, and advanced technologies shaping brand protection in the sporting goods industry.
2024-03-04T16:23:00+00:00By Jesper Johansson
Decathlon UK has enlisted retail-focused legal firm Gordons to navigate regulatory complexities amid surging sales. Gordons will provide Decathlon with strategic counsel on product stewardship and consumer law, bolstering the retailer’s commitment to compliance.
2024-03-01T12:08:00+00:00
Decathlon has signed the European Commission’s Sustainable Consumption Pledge as part of the company’s commitment to reduce its impact on the planet. The retailer described the Sustainable Consumption Pledge as its “renewed commitment to changing the way we do business.”
2024-02-29T14:46:00+00:00By Jesper Johansson
The World Athletics (WA) governing body has revealed that Beijing, China’s capital, will be the host city for the prestigious 2027 edition of the World Athletics Championships. The decision was announced following a council meeting in Scotland, preceding the World Athletics Indoor Championships set to take place in Glasgow from ...
2024-02-21T15:03:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
England Golf, the governing body for amateur golf in England, has announced that it has signed the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport’s “Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration.” It is the first golfing body in the U.K. to do so, claims England Golf. The Declaration was signed by England ...
2024-01-31T15:58:00+00:00By Dr. Rosarita Cuccoli
Italy’s sports industry is worth €22 billion and contributes 1.3 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to a new report. “Rapporto Sport 2023” was presented on Jan. 30 by Istituto per il Credito Sportivo (ICS) and Sport e Salute, an Italian public body that deals with sports ...
2023-10-05T07:46:00+01:00By Dr. Jochen M. Schaefer
Our legal expert answers some of the questions brands, retailers, and distributors may have about the GPSR and how you as a business can prepare.
2023-07-14T09:50:00+01:00Sponsored by Compliance and Risks
Stacey Bowers of Compliance & Risks lays out what you need to know about 5 upcoming changes which will affect the Sporting Goods industry.
2024-03-13T14:47:00+00:00By Jesper Johansson
In a bid to shield consumers from deceptive environmental advertising, the European Parliament has advanced its stance on establishing a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims.
2024-03-11T15:44:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
On March 10, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and India signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The landmark agreement between India and EFTA will bring significant economic benefits, such as better integrated and more resilient supply chains, new opportunities ...
2024-03-11T09:52:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
On March 7, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said that California-based Skechers USA Inc. agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty to settle charges for failing to disclose payments for the benefit of its executives and their immediate family members.
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