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SGI Europe to explore consumer relevance of innovation and sustainability at Performance Days
Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor sales rise 9.2% on Osprey demand
Arbor merges with Mas Alpha Securities and brings snowboarding back in-house
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SGI Europe to explore consumer relevance of innovation and sustainability at Performance Days
Salomon promotes Katharina Bahde to VP Global Strategy & Transformation
Intersport Germany donates €50,000 to DKMS
BlackYak highlights Austrian mountain rescue in new global brand campaign
GCE International acquires performance sock specialist Thorlo
On partners with SSI Group to expand in the Philippines
Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor sales rise 9.2% on Osprey demand
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Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor sales rise 9.2% on Osprey demand
Strong pack demand, new products and international expansion lifted the division, although management lowered its full-year sales forecast.
Ridestore remains highly profitable despite second consecutive sales decline
The Swedish DTC specialist saw sales and operating profit fall again, but retained an operating margin of almost 20 percent.
GCE International acquires performance sock specialist Thorlo
The new owner plans to expand the US performance sock brand’s distribution, product portfolio and international reach.
Arbor merges with Mas Alpha Securities and brings snowboarding back in-house
The snowboard and skateboard brand is combining with a new investment partner and ending its 12-year product licensing relationship with Kent Outdoors.
Salomon promotes Katharina Bahde to VP Global Strategy & Transformation
The executive joins the brand’s leadership committee after two years working on strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
Weichert Agencies becomes Weichert Global and adds European partners
The functional textile specialist has rebranded its international business and expanded its presence in key European markets.
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