All General Outdoor articles – Page 13
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to hire 8,000 for the holidays
The US omnichannel retailer plans to hire 8,000 seasonal workers for the 2024 holiday season, offering flexible schedules and growth opportunities.
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Altor Solutions acquires Lifoam Industries
The Compass Diversified subsidiary has acquired Lifoam Industries for $137 million, enhancing its cold-chain packaging capabilities and market reach.
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Houlihan Lokey’s active lifestyle market report highlights the growth in Q2/24
The active lifestyle sector shows strong growth in 2024, with M&A activity rebounding and premium products gaining momentum despite economic challenges.
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LVMH and Ruffini Partecipazioni will not increase Moncler stake beyond 20%
LVMH and Ruffini Partecipazioni won’t increase shareholdings in Moncler to more than 20% over the next three years following the recent increase in LVMH’s stake.
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Kizik 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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REI Co-op to close stores on Black Friday again, continues ‘Opt Outside’ campaign
For the ninth consecutive year, the US outdoor retailer will close its stores on Black Friday, encouraging customers and employees to engage in outdoor activities.
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Didriksons relocates Stockholm store
The Swedish brand opens a new store on Kungsgatan in Stockholm, offering an enhanced shopping experience, office space and networking opportunities.
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Evo announces new hotels in the US and Japan
The Seattle-based outdoor retail and adventure brand expands its experiential offerings by opening new hotels in Tahoe and Hakuba, combining outdoor adventure, retail, and community-driven hospitality.
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Platinum Equity’s acquisition of GSM Outdoors completed
As reported before, Platinum Equity expands its portfolio by acquiring GSM Outdoors.
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Sweden’s secondhand market projected to reach €4.3bn by 2034
Svensk Handel forecasts that Sweden’s secondhand market will grow 11% annually, reaching €4.3 billion by 2034 as sustainability drives demand.
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Elevate Outdoor Collective names new CEO
EOC promoted COO Josée Larocque to CEO, marking a leadership shift aimed at driving innovation and global growth initiatives.
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Arc’teryx starts Winter Film Tour across continents
The Canadian brand kicks off its Winter Film Tour 2024, featuring six new films and global stops, celebrating the fusion of skiing, snowboarding and adventure.
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Reju opens first textile regeneration center in Frankfurt
The French textile regeneration specialist launched its first textile-to-textile regeneration hub in Germany, targeting polyester waste recycling.
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Smartwool supports diversity with new outdoor initiative
The US brand expands its commitment to diversity by supporting the Opening Up The Outdoors initiative, promoting inclusion in outdoor spaces and launching advocacy-driven products.
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Decathlon is opening a new repair shop in Munich
The retailer expands its repair services in Munich with a new 750 sqm workshop, offering quicker turnaround times and extended repair options for sports equipment.
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PrimaLoft appoints two new executives
The ingredient brand strengthens its focus on product innovation and sustainability by hiring top executives from leading footwear and apparel brands.
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Sympatex kicks off SAM campaign for sustainable kids’ footwear
The new campaign promotes eco-friendly children’s footwear, featuring educational in-store and online materials.
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GOTS and Marple unveil AI-driven cotton monitoring breakthrough
Global Standard’s satellite project with Marple detects cotton fields with 97% accuracy and boosts organic cotton integrity and availability.
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Antje von Dewitz awarded Federal Cross of Merit
Vaude’s CEO received Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for her sustainability and social responsibility leadership.
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Patagonia implements internal changes for long-term growth, lays off 41 people
CEO Ryan Gellert outlined the changes, which include a reduction of the workforce by 1%, on LinkedIn.