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Polygiene Q3 sales fall 28% as textile demand weakens
Elevated inventories, rising material costs and weak textile orders weighed on profitability, while Addmaster recorded sales growth.
Thule Q3 profit rises 15% despite weak RV market
European sales and newer product categories supported profitability, while tariff refunds contributed to higher margins.
Jack Wolfskin: Back to its roots, seeking growth
Susa Schreiner examines how Jack Wolfskin aims to restore growth under Anta through thru-hiking, specialty retail and a younger audience.
GoPro advances $285m merger with Starman Optical
The action camera maker has filed its preliminary merger proxy, detailing a $285 million deal and financial restatements.
Kästle appoints Jiří Novotný as COO
The Austrian ski manufacturer has appointed an experienced operations executive to oversee its production activities amid a broader transformation.
Rossignol Group appoints Jake Stevens US Commercial Director
Jake Stevens will oversee US commercial operations for Dynastar, Lange and Look as longtime executive Dennis Gaspari prepares to retire.
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