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Hervis to close around 30 stores
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Christian Gisi: ‘Exped has every right to be a little louder’
Hervis to close around 30 stores
Salomon expands sustainability efforts in 2025
Aku backs Himalaya project exploring social media reality gap
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Christian Gisi: ‘Exped has every right to be a little louder’
After 100 days in the role, Exped CEO Christian Gisi shares his plans for marketing, distribution, organizational development and the company’s long-term independence.
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Short Stops Week 25, 2026
+++ French outdoor brand Millet opened a 280 sqm store in Toulouse, on 19 rue des Puits Clos +++
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