News Briefs – Page 127
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News briefsManagement changes at industrial and sports climbing specialist Skylotec
In the year of its 75th anniversary, Skylotec, the German manufacturer of industrial and sports climbing as well as protective equipment, has announced several changes in its team. In addition to owner Dr. Kai Rinklake, Alexander Merl was appointed as the company’s co-managing director, effective immediately. Merl has been working ...
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News briefs66°North becomes first certified B Corporation in Iceland
Since the end of January 2022, 66°North (based in Iceland’s greater Reykjavík area) is the first Icelandic company to receive B Corp certification. The brand, founded in 1926 as a workwear supplier for fishermen, operates in Denmark, Iceland, Latvia and the U.K. and has earned an overall score of 93.5 ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter starts sustainable action month
German outdoor retailer Globetrotter wants to get its customers excited about sustainable outdoor experiences from March 1 to 31. Both in the stores and online, numerous campaigns, workshops and events will be held around the topic during the “sustainable action month.” In addition to workshops on topics such as climbing ...
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News briefsMarmot revives its research team with blog and enhanced marketing
More than 50 years after the first steps were taken towards what would later be the Marmot brand, the U.S. company is bringing its product research, development and testing to the marketing forefront. In a company statement, Marmot announced the revival of its “Marmot Research Team” program with a new ...
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News briefsGerman Dynafit Snow Leopard Day on March 5 moves to new location
On March 05, 2022, Dynafit is organizing the 13th International Snow Leopard Day to protect its “heraldic animal”. Ski touring enthusiasts can collect altitude meters to support the endangered snow leopard. For every completed vertical meter, Dynafit will donate one cent to the Snow Leopard Trust, a non-profit organization that ...
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News briefsmyclimate opens office in Austria
Since January 2022, the climate protection organization myclimate is also officially represented in Austria as myclimate gGmbH. With Christof Fuchs, the non-profit organization has appointed an experienced manager with a soft spot for sustainability as managing director. Source: myclimate Christof Fuchs Based in Vienna, Fuchs will look ...
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News briefsKathmandu Holdings changes name to KMD Brands
Kathmandu Holdings Limited from New Zealand announced March 2 that it will change its name to KMD Brands Limited. The new name will take effect on March 16, 2022. The NZX and ASX ticker will remain KMD. An announcement on the launch of KMD Brands, its purpose and vision, will ...
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Nemo launches consumer-facing Adventure Resources edutainment portal
U.S. brand Nemo has created a new platform within its website to interact and educate consumers in an inclusive manner and reduce barriers to accessing outdoor activities. The ”Adventure Resources” landing page launch is coordinated with the premiere of Nemo’s new website and an internal, business-guiding “Impact Compass”. Its resources ...
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News briefsVibram expands athlete teams in U.S. and Europe
With the aim to build up deeper relationships with local sports communities and get insights on specific equipment needs, sole specialist Vibram has expanded both its European and U.S. athletes teams. Most of the new entries are U.S. runners: Meredith Edwards, Amber Febbraro, Alyssa Clark, Abby Jahn and Corbyn Jahn. ...
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News briefsRapala begins buyback of its own shares
The board of directors of the Finnish tackle company Rapala VMC Corporation has decided to start buying back a maximum of 250,000 of the company’s own shares, representing approximately 0.64 percent of all shares, in accordance with the authorization granted by Rapala’s AGM on March 25, 2021. The maximum number ...
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News briefsKeen to donate cash and supplies for Ukrainian refugees
Keen has pledged to donate, through the Red Cross and Global Giving, €50,000 in cash and products in support of refugees fleeing to Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to evade Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. The Oregonian company has in addition teamed up with distributors in Poland and Czech Republic, MM ...
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Supply bottlenecks in German retail sector worsen again; cycling products particularly affected
According to a survey by the research institute Ifo, supply problems in German retail have worsened again in February. In February, 76.3 percent of overall retailers said they did not receive all the goods they ordered. A month earlier, the figure was 57.1 percent. The situation is particularly tight for ...
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News briefsLaudes Foundation launches Transparency in Action portal
One week after the presentation of the European Commission’s draft Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, the Laudes Foundation has launched the new Transparency in Action portal to help fashion brands around the world understand the role of transparency in the process. The free, industry-focused platform is designed to help ...
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News briefsSiegwarth hands over operational management of Ortlieb
After four years, Jürgen Siegwarth has handed over the reins of Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH to Martin Esslinger at the end of February. The realignment of the German manufacturer of outdoor equipment, which was initiated by company founder and managing partner Hartmut Ortlieb in 2017, was decisively shaped by Siegwarth during ...
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News briefsClimatePartner expands Swiss team
The Swiss subsidiary of climate protection company ClimatePartner is further expanding its business structures in Zurich. With two experts for sustainability, climate protection and customer management, the areas of sales and customer support will be strengthened. Vanessa Müller will lead the sales team for commercial sustainability, and Guido Gabriel will ...
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News briefsFox Factory easily passes $1 billion sales mark in 2021
Despite Covid-related production outages at some OEM customers, suspension specialist Fox Factory Holding Corp. posted a 45.9 percent increase in sales in fiscal 2021 to $1.299 billion (€1.15bn). Bicycle products alone accounted for 44.6 percent of total sales. With these good sales figures under its belt, the U.S. company also ...
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News briefsEurobike 2022 with new key visual and claim for premiere in Frankfurt
Eurobike, the global trade show for the bike business, which will premiere at its new location in Frankfurt from July 13 to 17, 2022, is reinventing itself in terms of content, visuals, and communication. At its new location, Eurobike aims to be both a traditional trade show and a trend-setting ...
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News briefsNaturkompaniet to offer repair services in all 36 stores
Swedish retailer Naturkompaniet (part of the Frilufts retail division of Fenix Outdoor) has introduced a new store concept to be installed in all its 36 stores, focusing on the care and repair of outdoor clothing and equipment. The concept includes a repair station for each store and the possibility of ...
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News briefsIntersport Sweden appoints Johan Järnliden as member of the board
Source: Intersport Johan Jaernliden Johan Järnliden, voted Sweden’s best marketing manager of the year in 2019, started his new position as a member of the board of Intersport Sweden in February 2022. He has been working as marketing manager for the online hardware store and machinery dealer ...
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News briefsKathmandu wants to promote the brand in Europe
The Christchurch, New Zealand-based company Kathmandu Holdings is the owner of the eponymous outdoor brand and retailer Kathmandu, as well as Oboz, a North American outdoor footwear brand, and the Australian surf brand Rip Curl, which the company acquired in 2019. So far, the Kathmandu brand has been distributed mainly ...
