No more non-competes in the US
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has deemed non-compete clauses to be unfair competition (in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act) and issued a nationwide ban. Once the ban goes into effect – 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register – existing non-competes will no longer ...
France seeks to ban exports of used clothes
France would like the EU to ban exports of used clothes, the country’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion has told Reuters. Of particular concern for France is Africa, which, the ministry said, “must no longer be the dustbin of fast-fashion.”
France’s proposal against fast fashion
The administration of French President Emmanuel Macron, founder of the Renaissance party, will support a law proposed by an opposition party to penalize fast fashion.
Sports industry contributes 1.3% to Italy’s GDP, new report shows
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 ...
The new EU GPSR: Be on guard and proactive
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.
5 regulatory issues your company can’t afford to overlook
Stacey Bowers of Compliance & Risks lays out what you need to know about 5 upcoming changes which will affect the Sporting Goods industry.
The latest on the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations are one step closer. We bring you a summary of everything you might need to know so far.
European Commission: Live-stream discussion on forced labor on March 28
The event will also be live-streamed.
France introduces new anti-greenwashing rules
As part of its legislative arsenal to combat climate change, the French government has now introduced the next stage of its anti-greenwashing legislation, effective January 1, 2023. The new rules are a major step in controlling advertising claims on carbon offsetting and carbon neutrality, following laws that came into effect ...
Reducing energy costs in European retail: a colder, darker winter
With energy prices skyrocketing and the need to replenish gas reserves before winter, everyone is doing their part, and global energy conservation measures have already been taken in the retail sector. While customer service and satisfaction are top priorities in retail, stakeholders may be reluctant to engage in actions that ...