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European business associations urge EU-Mercosur ratification amid debate

Oct 16, 2025 / CEC
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

Oct 9, 2025 / France
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

Oct 8, 2025 / United States
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

Premium ContentOct 6, 2025 / United States
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

Oct 1, 2025 / Brazil
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?

Premium ContentSep 15, 2025 / World Footwear Reports
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

Sep 12, 2025 / United Kingdom
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

Aug 6, 2025 / United States
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

Jul 18, 2025 / Italy
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

Jul 1, 2025 / European Union
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

Jun 13, 2025 / European Union
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

May 30, 2025 / United States
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

Jan 2, 2025 / United States
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

Dec 20, 2024 / Germany
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

Dec 9, 2024 / European Union
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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