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European business associations urge EU-Mercosur ratification amid debate
Twenty-six European business associations, including CEC, representing a variety of industries, are calling for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement, as the bill has now entered the European Parliament
French shoe brand Minelli placed into receivership
Minelli, the French shoe brand that went into receivership in 2023 before being bought the following year, has recently entered a new protection procedure, according to media reports
AAFA urges tougher action on online counterfeit networks
Meta, Shopee and Alibaba platforms were named by the AAFA in a call for greater accountability, as counterfeiters exploit digital tools to flood markets with fake products and deceive consumers
Terry Boyle from Trove: regulation is shifting in favour of recommerce
In the second part of his interview, Terry Boyle, CEO at Trove, discussed how regulatory changes in the United States and the European Union are influencing the recommerce business, particularly for fashion and footwear brands
Brazil introduces mandatory footwear labelling to combat counterfeiting
The new regulation requires footwear manufacturers and importers to provide detailed product information. This is intended to protect consumers and strengthen the legitimate market
Footwear as a Medical Device in the EU: Can classifying shoes as medical devices unlock new opportunities?
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on footwear as a medical device within the European Union. Learn more about the EU's regulatory framework, the challenges and opportunities for footwear businesses
Asos and ITF sign landmark agreement to safeguard transport workers’ rights
The online fashion retailer has signed a legally-binding agreement with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) to protect the rights of transport workers across the supply chain
Kizik files patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers
HandsFree Lab, the parent company of Kizik, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers regarding the Hands Free Slip-ins line. The California-based company intends to “aggressively challenge” the allegations
Loro Piana placed under court administration in Italy over worker exploitation
The luxury cashmere label owned by LVMH has been placed under judicial administration for a year due to suspected worker exploitation and insufficient oversight within its supply chain
EU retreats from proposed Green Claims Directive
The European Commission has announced its intention to withdraw the EU Green Claims Directive, just days before the final negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council were set to begin
EU Commission targets Shein over consumer protection concerns
The European Union Commission has urged Shein to comply with EU consumer protection laws, warning that the fast-fashion retailer could face fines if it fails to address the concerns that have been raised
US Trade Court blocks most of Trump’s global tariffs
The Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump did not have the authority to impose blanket tariffs on imports from US trading partners. This voids most of the tariffs that sparked the latest global trade war
Skechers settles design patent case against L.L. Bean
Skechers and L.L. Bean have settled a lawsuit alleging the latter’s "Freeport" shoes infringed patented heel cup designs, with a court order barring further sales, imports and manufacturing
German firms face geopolitical and regulatory risks
A recent survey by German trade associations highlights geopolitical conflicts as the main supply chain threat, while compliance with new regulations adds costs and bureaucratic hurdles
EU and Mercosur conclude free trade negotiations
Last Friday, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc agreed on the much-delayed free trade agreement. The deal is now subject to approval by the Council and Parliament-
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