News Briefs – Page 51
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News briefsLusso invests in digital transformation with the support of the Made Smarter program
British cycle clothing maker Lusso is investing £100,000 (€115,800) in an ambitious growth plan thanks to support from the Made Smarter program, a government-funded initiative that helps small and medium enterprises digitalize, decarbonize and grow through technology. Lusso, a 40-year-old business based in Radcliff, Greater Manchester, is run by former ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft expanding its Active Evolve range
Source: PrimaLoft OMM Core Hoodie with PrimaLoft Active Evolve PrimaLoft is to expand its Active Evolve product range, adding four new Active Evolve styles. Originally launched in 2018, PrimaLoft Active Evolve is a line of insulating fabrics designed to “evolve” performance, design, and sustainability; combining the lightweight ...
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News briefsSalomon Germany with new Athletes & Community Manager Trailrunning
Source: Salomon Theresa Streck, new Athletes & Community Manager Trailrunning at Salomon Germany Theresa Streck started her new role as Athletes & Community Manager Trailrunning at Salomon Germany on May 1, 2023 with her support at the Golden Trail National Series. Her main tasks are the management ...
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News briefsMips comments on the fine imposed by Nasdaq Stockholm
On July 21, the Swedish helmet technology manufacturer Mips AB, which has been traded on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since 2017 and moved from the mid-cap to the large-cap segment in early 2022, was fined two annual fees totaling SEK 1.7 million (€147,178) by Nasdaq Stockholm’s Disciplinary Committee. Said committee ...
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News briefsDate set for 7th E-Bike Days in Munich
Source: E BIKE DAYS The date for the seventh edition of one of the biggest e-bike test events has been set: The E-Bike Days in Munich, Germany, will take place from April 26 to 28, 2024. The Olympic Park in Munich will be transformed into a meeting ...
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News briefsPolartec hires new Sales Manager for Europe
Source: Polartec Sergi Pérez Polartec has hired Sergi Pérez as its new Sales Manager for Europe, effective immediately. Pérez is responsible for a team of five and reports to Eric Yung, who held Pérez’ new role until he was promoted to VP of Milliken & Company, Polartec’s ...
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News briefsZamberlan USA bolsters brand with hire of Director of Operations
Zamberlan, the third-generation handcrafted Italian bootmaker founded in 1929, has hired industry veteran Chris Rischke as Director of Operations for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zamberlan USA, Inc. The addition of the Director of Operations role bolsters Zamberlan’s foundation and positions the brand to better serve its customers and support future growth ...
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News briefsFrench event Sport for Future draws attention to the melting of glaciers
The second edition of Sport for Future is scheduled to take place in Chamonix, in the French Alps, on Aug. 1-3. Sport for Future aims to raise awareness among sportspeople of how climate change is affecting glaciers. The event is organized by Riding to Explore, a project launched by elite ...
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News briefsSealSkinz launches its first apparel collection
British outdoor brand SealSkinz, known for its socks, hats and gloves, is expanding into a new product category with a debut apparel collection. All of the items in the new Vitae collection, designed for experienced explorers as well as casual outdoor enthusiasts, are made from sustainable yarns like bamboo and ...
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News briefsBluesign releases annual revision of its guidelines for chemical use in textiles
Bluesign, the Switzerland-based textile chemicals certification body, has released the annual revisions of its Bluesign System Substances List (BSSL) and Bluesign System Black Limits (BSBL). The updated versions of these documents, both dated July 1, 2023, replace the previous versions from July 2022. For all Bluesign System Partners, and unless ...
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News briefsSalomon to use a mobile wallet marketing strategy
Salomon has a new partner to build on its digital marketing solution. The French sporting brand will now use Captain Wallet by Brevo for mobile wallet marketing. The technology makes it possible to dematerialize marketing content (i.e., convert a paper document into a digital one) in Apple and Google wallets ...
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News briefsKathmandu launches Kathman-REDU in Melbourne
New Zealand outdoor apparel brand Kathmandu has launched a new circular economy initiative called Kathman-REDU, a program in which defective, returned or unsaleable items are cleaned, repaired and restored to saleable condition. The program launched at Kathmandu’s Richmond and Galleria stores in Melbourne, Australia, and will expand over time. The ...
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News briefsSSU appoints former Accell Group CEO to its board
German, U.S.-listed cycling, outdoor and team sports e-commerce retailer Signa Sports United N.V. (SSU) has announced the appointment of former Accell Group CEO Anthonie “Ton” Anbeek to its board of directors. The appointment is effective April 1, 2024. Source: Accell Group Ton Anbeek With Anbeek, SSU said ...
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News briefsPatagonia scales up its after-sales repair services
Building on a long-standing tradition of repairing clothing, Patagonia has launched a new phase of its Worn Wear initiative in Europe and launched an online “Repair Portal.” Patagonia’s goal is to increase the number of repairs fourfold to 100,000 per year until 2028. To achieve this goal, the new online ...
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News briefsVanMoof is insolvent
After granting VanMoof a temporary suspension of payments on July 13, Dutch insolvency file website FaillissementsDossier now reports that the Amsterdam District Court on July 17 lifted that very suspension via creditor protection proceedings for the Dutch DTC provider of e-commuter bicycles. As a consequence, the companies VanMoof Global Holding ...
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News briefsThe figures of the 2023 ORBDays
The 9th edition of Outdoor & Running Business Days (ORBDays), which took place in Italy’s Riva del Garda on July 9-10, 2023, hosted 1,200 retailers and showcased the products of 115 exhibitors and 220 brands. The trade event attracted more than 2,800 visitors. ORBDays, organized by Sport Press Srl SB, ...
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News briefsSprayway continues partnership with Trash Free Trails
Sprayway extends its partnership with the Trash Free Trails educational program in the UK, The TrashMob Academy. Trash Free Trails focuses on motivating young people because they are the ones who have the greatest interest in protecting the places we all know and love. Trash Free Trails wants to give ...
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News briefsOberalp Group continues distribution of Fischer in Italy, adds One/Way
After having been the distribution partner of the Austrian ski brand Fischer in Italy since 2012, Oberalp Group now announced that this will continue to be the case for another five years. This includes the entire Fischer range, from alpine to cross-country skis as well as the associated collection of ...
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News briefsThule Group brings in new CFO from Renewcell
Source: Thule Group Toby Lawton Toby Lawton has been appointed chief financial officer and member of the Group Management of Thule Group, based at the group’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. He succeeds Jonas Lindqvist, who announced his departure in May. Lindqvist had been the CFO of the ...
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News briefsMeander Apparel launches crowdfunding campaign to support growth
Scottish sustainable outdoor lifestyle brand Meander Apparel has launched a £150,000 (€174,000) equity crowdfunding campaign to back the growth of its product range and the expansion of its retail presence across the UK, US and Europe. Earlier this month, the company received a £25,000 (€29,000) loan from the British Business ...
