All Canada articles
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ArticleIcebug launches direct sales in Canada
The Swedish traction footwear brand opened its first Canadian webshop, promising better pricing, availability and consumer engagement.
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News briefsMammut appoints new managing director for North America
The Swiss outdoor company taps Matt Kaplan for North American expansion, leveraging his outdoor industry expertise.
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News briefsZamberlan appoints North American sales manager
The Italian footwear brand restructures US and Canadian operations with new leadership in North America.
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ArticleX-Bionic expands to North America with Denver showroom and new partnerships
The Swiss brand launches in North America, focusing on specialty sports markets and key partnerships.
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News briefsKizik expands global distribution to Japan and Canada
The hands-free footwear brand broadens its global footprint by launching distribution partnerships in Japan and Canada.
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News briefsYoungone appoints SVP for new Canada office
Diana Seung will lead the new Canada liaison office of the Korean group.
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News briefsNew CEO for Eastern Canadian retailer Sail
Isabelle Lemay was appointed as President and CEO of Sail Outdoors, set to lead the retailer’s growth in Eastern Canada.
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News briefsNorthwave has a new distributor in North America
The Italian cycling brand has selected HLC as its new distribution partner for the US and for its market entry in Canada next month.
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ArticleFounding family takes over on occasion of Norco Bicycles’ 60th anniversary
Independent bicycle wholesaler Norco Bicycles – renamed Live to Play Sports Group Inc. in 2011 – is no longer managed by the Lewis and Zalkow families.
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News briefs7Mesh with new distributors in Europe and North America
Founded in 2014 by former Arc’teryx and Assos managers on Canada’s West Coast, technical cycling apparel brand 7Mesh Industries Inc. is now also represented by distributors in the Benelux market and in the Canadian province of Ontario. Approaching its tenth anniversary, these new appointments – alongside the recent expansion of ...
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News briefsGerman outdoor jacket brand expands into Canada
According to Retail Insider, German outdoor apparel and accessories company Wellensteyn is expanding into Canada with plans to open at least 20 stores over the next five years. A recent report states that the company will open a 200-sqm store at the Outlet Collection at Niagara in August. The store ...
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News briefsSelle Royal Group reorganizes in North America
Italian bicycle accessories and parts group Selle Royal has announced a strategic reorganization to strengthen its presence in North America and expand its relationships with dealers in the USA and Canada. Last fall, the group fully acquired the North American dealer Highway 2 (H2) and relocated its headquarters to San ...
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ArticleArc’teryx obtains injunction against Adidas over Vancouver store, alleged risk of confusion
Arc’teryx obtains injunction against Adidas over Vancouver store and alleged risk of confusion
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News briefsIsbjörn appoints Spout Sales as sales agent for Canada
Source: Kelly Holmes Kelly Holmes, Founder of Sprout Sales Children’s outdoor clothing brand Isbjörn of Sweden appointed Toronto-based sales agency Sprout Sales Inc, headed up by industry veteran Kelly Holmes, as retail sales agent for the Canadian market. Isbjörn is already making an impact in the North ...
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News briefsUTMB confirms first Canadian Ultra Trail event
The UTMB World Series has confirmed that the alpine playground of Whistler and the surrounding Sea-to-Sky corridor in British Columbia will host a new event, the Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB on Sept. 28-29, 2024. It will be the first Canadian event and the eighth in North America. Whistler Blackcomb ...
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ArticleCoalition for Cyclist Safety aims to improve safety of bike and eBike riders in North America
19 companies from the automotive, bicycle and technology sectors have joined forces to drive the development and implementation of connected mobility solutions. With their help, they want to help reduce the risks for bicycle and eBike riders on North American roads. Founding members of the Coalition for Cyclist Safety are: ...
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News briefsCanadian heated apparel brand expands to the U.S.
ewool, a Canadian brand specializing in heated apparel, has announced its entry into the U.S. market. ewool was founded to redefine the way people experience cold weather. The brand aims to change the perception of cold weather through the use of leading technologies. The company’s products provide warmth and comfort ...
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ArticleTrove expands brand resale operations across North America, targets Europe
Trove, a leading, U.S.-based branded resale and trade-in company for brands and retailers including Canada Goose, Lululemon, Patagonia, REI, Levi’s, Arc’teryx, Carhartt and others, announced the expansion of five Trove Recommerce Powered Partner facilities across North America, including the U.S. and Canada, with expansion into Europe already in the planning ...
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News briefsAdidas opens first Terrex store in Canada
Source: Adidas Canada The new Kitsilano Terrex store in Vancouver, BC, Canada On Dec. 26, Adidas officially opened its first Canadian Terrex store in Vancouver’s outdoor hub, Kitsilano, at 2235 W 4th Ave. The company said that the assortment of apparel, footwear and accessories in the new ...
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News briefsAdventure travel marketplace Heli buys Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
Heli (heli.life), a Colorado-based marketplace for heli-skiing and other adventure travel (kiteboarding, surfing, scuba diving, mountain biking, etc.) through partnerships with companies around the world, has completed the purchase of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and the company’s Heather Mountain Lodge, located at the east gate of Glacier National ...
