News Briefs – Page 128
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News briefsBluesign publishes environmental impact figures for 2010-2020
Bluesign, the Swiss solution provider for sustainable textile production, has released new figures that highlight its contribution to reducing the environmental impact of textile manufacturers over ten years (2010-2020). On average, through the implementation of the registered Bluesign system, partner textile producers achieved impact reductions in five key areas: energy ...
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News briefsGlobal Organic Textile Standard reports record certification numbers for anniversary year
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was founded 20 years ago with a vision to provide and approve a processing standard for organic fibers that is accepted in all major markets. For its anniversary year, the textile processing standard for organic fibers reported new all-time high figures: 18 GOTS approved ...
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News briefsHigg partners with Apparel Impact Institute for new hands-on carbon reduction program
In a blog post on its website, Higg announced a new partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), led by strategic partner Reset Carbon, to work out a carbon assessment program that Higg serves as a technology partner. The new “Carbon Leadership Program” aims to allow brands access to even ...
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News briefsFESI calls for internationally harmonized standards in EU due diligence obligations
Regarding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence initiative proposal presented by the European Commission on Feb. 23, 2022, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) took the opportunity to call again for a fully harmonized approach of the due diligence topic at the EU level that is harmonized with ...
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Novoloop raises $11 million to convert plastic waste into shoe and apparel materials
Novoloop, an upcycling start-up based in Menlo Park, California, has raised $11 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Envisioning Partners, with participation of Valo Ventures, Bemis Associates. Investors that earlier joined the round also included SOSV, Mistletoe, and Time Ventures. In addition, Novoloop has announced a ...
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News briefsYKK launches a collection of zippers made using regenerated nylon
YKK has announced a new collection of Natulon recycled zippers made with Econyl regenerated nylon. Econyl nylon, manufactured by Aquafil and supplied in collaboration with Itochu, is made entirely from nylon waste, such as fabric scraps, industrial plastic, old carpets and fishing nets. YKK will offer Econyl regenerated nylon products ...
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News briefsBergans opens flagship store in Stavanger
Bergans is opening its first dedicated store in Stavanger, Norway, on Feb. 24 at Nygata 9. According to Anett Kolstad, retail director at Bergans, it is time to open a store in Rogaland’s capital. Due to its location near the Lysefjord, Preikestolen or Kerag, Stavanger is considered a popular tourist ...
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News briefsEquip Outdoor intensifies partnership with Outward Bound Trust
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd, owner of outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, has prolonged its partnership with education charity The Outward Bound Trust for another two years. As part of the new agreement, Rab and Lowe Alpine will support the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton, Derbyshire (where Equip’s headquarters are ...
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News briefsHelly Hansen with new area sales manager Austria
Source: Helly Hansen Dominic Heindl Dominic Heindl has moved from Bergans of Norway to Helly Hansen. He has been the Norwegian brand’s sales manager apparel for Austria since January 2022, working from a showroom in Salzburg. Before his former job at Bergans, he was part of the ...
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Verdane invests in Active Brands
Active Brands has brought another significant investment firm onboard alongside FSN Capital. Verdane, a European specialist growth equity investor, will become a new minority shareholder, according to a statement. FSN, an investor in Active Brands since 2017, will remain a shareholder. Active Brands owns the brands Kari Traa, Sweet Protection, ...
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News briefsRussia’s Kant reports jump in sales in winter months
With sales in November-December up 30 to 40 percent compared to the same period last year, Russian sporting goods retailer Kant reported that the current winter season is going exceptionally well. In January, sales declined slightly, but were still 15 to 20 percent higher than last year. Co-owner Maxim Vinogradov ...
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News briefsThe Microfibre Consortium invests in research and networking HR
Source: The Microfibre Consortium Dr Kelly Sheridan, head of research at The Microfibre Consortium Following the launch of the Microfibre 2030 commitment last year (which seeks a more active role for members and proactive, cross-industry work), The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has expanded its team, adding three new ...
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News briefsAllegion appoints global OEM sales director for Axa and Trelock
Source: Allegion Security technology company Allegion plc has appointed Ralph Prins as global OEM sales director for its Axa and Trelock bicycle lock brands. With this move, Allegion aims to further deepen the OEM sales segment structure for both brands. Starting in March 2022, Prins will operate ...
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News briefsAndrew Denton appointed to ukactive members’ council
Andrew Denton, chief executive of the British Outdoor Industries Association (OIA), has been appointed to ukactive’s Members Council, along with thirteen other leaders from the health & fitness sectors. ukactive grew out of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), which was founded in 1991 as a trade organization for the fitness ...
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News briefsAllbirds launches ReRun trade-in program
With a trade-in program that is offered in several Allbirds stores in the U.S., the shoe company takes its first steps into the pre-owned market. Within the newly launched ReRun program, customers can trade in their used Allbirds footwear for an in-store discount of $20. Used shoes will be offered ...
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News briefsHövding looks to expand geographically after a “year of change”
Sweden’s manufacturer of bicycle airbags, Hövding, summed up the full year 2021 in its latest quarterly report. The company’s new CEO, Sofia Svensson, said, “We have gone through major changes both operationally and financially. The changes have resulted in improved gross margin and lower fixed costs as a percentage of ...
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News briefsCake sets the new standard for sustainable meal deliveries, Houdini supplies clothing
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight premium electric scooters and a member of the SOG, has developed a concept for the sustainable delivery of prepared meals. The solution is based on electric scooters with powered delivery boxes that keep the food at the desired temperature. The concept is aimed at ...
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News briefsOutdoor Broker merges with Bergzeit GmbH
With a clearance sale including discounts up to 70 percent, German overstock dealer Outdoor Broker is preparing its merger with Bergzeit GmbH. Outdoor Broker has already been working closely with Bergzeit GmbH at its administrative headquarters in Otterfing, Bavaria, since 2017. Due to the overlapping customer base, the two companies ...
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ISPO Shanghai takes place in June
Messe München’s Chinese representative has announced the dates for this year’s ISPO Shanghai. The show serves as the leading multi-segment summer trade show for the sports industry in Asia. Originally scheduled for mid-July, the event will now take place June 16-18, 2022, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). ...
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News briefsH.A.D. continues to expand its sales team
Pro Feet Functional Wear GmbH, the parent company of the German headwear specialist H.A.D., has appointed Timo Intek as the successor to the long-standing head of sales, Birgit Riese. Intek will also personally take over customer service for the German states of Hesse, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate starting in March, replacing Christian ...
