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Rad Life Mobility acquires QuietKat
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POC appoints Natasha Pack as EMEA sales director
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KMD appoints Ian Morrice to board
The owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz has appointed former Metcash and Warehouse Group CEO Ian Morrice to its board.
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Short Stops Week 27, 2026
+++ Safilo Group has completed its $24.6 million acquisition of eyewear brands SPY+ and Serengeti from Bollé Brands, adding two labels with combined 2025 sales of approximately $39 million to strengthen its sport and premium eyewear portfolio +++
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