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    US SEC accuses Skechers of payments to executives’ family members

    2024-03-11T09:52:00+00:00By

    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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    How sporting goods brands can proactively combat counterfeits

    2024-03-09T17:07:00+00:00By

    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.

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    Decathlon UK taps Gordons for regulatory guidance

    2024-03-04T16:23:00+00:00By

    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.

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    Decathlon signs EU’s Sustainable Consumption Pledge

    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.”

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    Beijing to host 2027 World Athletics Championships

    2024-02-29T14:46:00+00:00By

    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 ...

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    England Golf signs IWG’s “Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration”

    2024-02-21T15:03:00+00:00By

    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 ...

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