News Briefs – Page 163
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The EU continues to transfer personal data to the U.K.
The European Union is maintaining the transfer of personal data to the U.K. despite the fact that the country left the union, thanks to the adoption of two adequacy decisions for the U.K. The European Commission said that the U.K. has fully incorporated the principles, rights and obligations of the ...
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FESI and EOG support EU approach to packaging waste labeling
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) and the European Outdoor Group (EOG) support the need for relevant and consistent information for consumers on the proper disposal of both products and their packaging to support the transition to a circular economy. In response to divergent national requirements for ...
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News briefsOn switches to recycled packaging
Source: On SS21 Sustainable Packaging Swiss running brand On is changing its packaging to 100 percent recycled materials. The company says it expects to save 40 tons of ink, paper and plastic as a result, equivalent to about 160 tons of CO2 per year. Consumers around the ...
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News briefsMesse Friedrichshafen announces event program for Vertical Pro trade show on Nov. 19-20
Source: Skylotec The previously announced new trade show for indoor and outdoor climbing industry, rope and belay technology and occupational safety, Vertical Pro, is to be held for the first time on Nov. 19 and 20 at Messe Friedrichshafen. Two trade visitor days will feature a host ...
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Afydad launches virtual B2B storefront
Spanish sports federation Afydad is taking another step forward in implementing its “Spain is Sport” strategy. Following the launch of its new website www.spainissport.com in April, Afydad has now launched the Spain is Sport B2B showroom. In the new digital showroom, brands can present their products to a national and ...
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Oros secures $14.5 million in Series A funding
Oros says it has received $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elizabeth Street Ventures and Enlightenment Capital. Based in Portland, Oregon, Oros is an American start-up that leverages emerging NASA technology to develop advanced thermal materials and high-performance, low-impact apparel. The brand has developed a new ...
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News briefsHestra relaunches webstore to grow and expand its business
Swedish glove specialist Hestra, founded in 1936, is expanding its digital business. As reported by ehandel.se, the company has been working with e-commerce agency Grebban for the past year to develop a global and modern e-commerce solution. Chris Weber, country manager Central Europe, told The Outdoor Industry Compass that the ...
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News briefsEurobike ticket store is open
According to Messe Friedrichshafen, the Eurobike show (Sept. 1-4) will be taking place in accordance with the Covid regulations in force for events in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Admission requirements are proof of overcome infection, complete vaccination or a valid negative test certificate. Trade visitors can now buy their ...
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News briefsOutdoorsy raises $120 million to support accelerated marketplace growth
Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, announced that it has raised $120 million in equity and debt financing. The $120 million raise includes a $90 million private placement equity round led by Moore Strategic Ventures, ADAR1 Partners, Monashee Capital, SiriusPoint Ltd and Convivialite Ventures, the corporate ...
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Facebook tests AI for store interaction with Instagram
Facebook said it plans to test an artificial intelligence tool in the coming months. Called “visual search,” it would allow Instagram users to click on the photo of a shared item and find similar products in its Facebook Shops application. The company said it would also introduce personalized ads based ...
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News briefsHerrmans Bike Components with new CFO
Source: Herrmans Oy Shayekh Ahmed, CFO On January 1, 2020, Finnish company Herrmans Oy Ab had officially reorganized itself by splitting the business of its two divisions Bike Components and Worklights into two independently operating companies. Since then, the Finnish group has been working on the unbundling ...
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Jones Snowboards hires Martijn Linden as VP Softgoods for apparel line
With the hiring of industry veteran Martijn Linden as new VP of softgoods, California-based Jones Snowboards is making it clear that the launch of the brand’s new apparel line, slated for fall/winter 2021, is not meant to be a flash in the pan. After careers at Armada, Black Diamond, Patagonia, ...
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News briefsStock market newcomer USWE relies on Polygiene technology for new running vests
Swedish outdoor and sports brand USWE is launching a partnership with Polygiene, also from Sweden, to offer running vests that fight odor and last longer. USWE specializes in bounce-free backpacks and hydration packs for mountain biking, running, skiing and motorsports. With the Pace™ 2 and the Pace™ 8, the company ...
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News briefsPierer E-Bikes recruits two former Magura executives to its management
Source: Pierer E-Bikes GmbH Olaf Müller Pierer E-Bikes GmbH (brands GasGas Bicycles, Husqvarna E-Bicycles, R Raymon), the bicycle and e-bike subsidiary of Austrian two-wheeler specialist Pierer Mobility AG, has strengthened its management team with two former Magura managers. While Olaf Müller joins the e-bike supplier’s management team ...
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News briefsRevolutionRace completes successful IPO
Swedish outdoor company RevolutionRace, founded in 2013 by Pernilla and Niclas Nyrensten, completed its IPO on Nasdaq Stockholm on June 16 at a valuation of 8.47 billion Swedish kronor (about €838m-$1bn). It is quite rare for a new company to be listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange’s main list. ...
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News briefsBrandan Hoffmann will be Wolverine’s new CEO
Source: Wolverine Worldwide Blake Krueger (left) and Brendan Hoffman Blake Krueger is gradually relinquishing his duties at Wolverine Worldwide, where he worked for 28 years, most recently as president and CEO since 2007 and additionally as chairman since 2009. Brandan Hoffmann, who took his place as president ...
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IOC reveals details of Olympic forest project in Africa
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the details of its project to plant an Olympic Forest in Mali and Senegal, part of the IOC’s climate-positive strategy. The project will involve planting about 355,000 native trees across around 90 villages in the two neighboring African states, covering a combined area ...
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USWE starts trading on Nasdaq First North Growth Market
Swedish company USWE Sports AB, founded in 2007 and specializing in jump-free backpacks and hydration packs for mountain biking, running, skiing, and motorsports, will go public on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market on June 24. Earlier this month, the company had completed its offering to the general public in ...
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Oberalp names Marion Alexandre head of Southern Europe
The Oberalp Group has appointed Marion Alexandre as general manager of Southern Europe, effective June 1. Alexandre will be in charge of the territories of France, where she has taken over the role from Pierre-Jean Touchard, as well as Spain, Portugal and Andorra. Most recently, Alexandre served as global commercial ...
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La Sportiva opens store in Cortina
La Sportiva has opened a new store in Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the heart of the Dolomites. It is the 11th brand store La Sportiva in Europe. The store, located at Corso Italia 198, sells products for both winter and summer sports, including climbing, trail running, mountaineering and trekking. In addition ...
