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Opening of first Brompton Junction in Austria
Just in time for the Vienna Bike Festival on Rathausplatz, Brompton opened Austria’s first “Junction” in Vienna on April 13, 2024. The British brand specializing in urban bike mobility is now presenting its folding bikes in collaboration with Citybiker.at in the new flagship store at Lerchenfelder Straße 15. ...
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AAG uses Oeko-Tex 100 certified water-based inks for garment printing
As part of a wide-ranging initiative to reduce its environmental impact and comply with evolving global chemical regulations, Active Apparel Group (AAG), a California-based manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active markets, announced the use of Oeko-Tex 100 Class 1 water-based inks in its manufacturing process. Common and ...
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Sympatex presents new Sherpa laminate at Techtextil
At Techtextil Frankfurt, April 23–26, 2024, Sympatex will present Sherpa, a new laminate concept that combines the advantages of the classic quilted jacket with those of a membrane jacket. Source: Sympatex The Sympatex Sherpa Modular Parka consists of the new Sherpa laminate, designed with respect to ecodesign ...
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Nemo announces new and renewed partnerships
New Hampshire-based outdoor gear brand Nemo Equipment has announced its list of 2024 partners that closely align with the company values of innovation, community and sustainability. With an emphasis on access, inclusivity and conservation, the brand has renewed key partnerships and added new ones to get more folks outdoors and ...
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Vaude launches second-hand online shop
Vaude has launched the sale of second-hand products at www.rent-secondhand.vaude.com – currently only in Germany. The offer is meant to provide an environmentally friendly, yet inexpensive alternative to buying new clothing and equipment. The second-hand web shop offers a large selection of used outdoor equipment in great condition. As a ...
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Cirql launches fully recyclable midsole made from 30% recycled TPU
US-based insole specialist OrthoLite, the company behind Cirql, a provider of sustainable material solutions for the global footwear industry, has launched a new midsole foam called Cirql rTPU30. According to Cirql, the patented innovation consists of 30 percent recycled TPU material and is manufactured through a chemical-free, supercritical foaming process. ...
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Swedish Supreme Court confirms reorganization plan for Sportshopen’s parent
On 15 April, the Swedish Supreme Court confirmed the restructuring plan for Swedemount Sportswear & Fashion AB. The majority of Swedemount’s suppliers and creditor groups had already voted to confirm the restructuring plan in December last year, which was subsequently approved by both the District Court and the Court of ...
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European retail giants allegedly linked to unethical Brazilian cotton
As our sister website Shoe Intelligence reports, the British non-governmental organization (NGO) Earthsight is accusing H&M and Inditex of using cotton “linked to land grabbing, illegal deforestation, violence, human rights violations and corruption in Brazil.” It is also calling on governments to regulate the fashion industry on the grounds that ...
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Isbjörn chooses Lignin Net Zero Bags for e-commerce
Source: Isbjörn of Sweden Lignin Industries’ Net Zero Brown Bag Swedish outdoor children’s clothing brand Isbjörn is partnering with Lignin Industries, also from Sweden, as part of its sustainability commitment, which includes bold Net Zero targets. By choosing Lignin Industries’ Net Zero Bag for its e-commerce deliveries, ...
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Kith and Columbia Sportswear team up again - this time for camping gear
Source: Columbia x Kith After an outdoor lifestyle collection in 2022 and a fishing collection in 2023, Kith is continuing its partnership with Columbia Sportswear and presents the brand new Kith for Columbia 2024 collection – this time a comprehensive range of apparel, accessories and footwear designed ...
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Bike-flipping: to boost sales and encourage sustainability
Alejandro Pons sees great potential for reconditioned bicycles both in his company’s domestic market of Spain and abroad. Pons is the founder and CEO of Tuvalum, an online platform for the sale of second-hand bicycles, and has expounded his views to CMDsport. His enthusiasm contrasts with the current gloom in ...
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Court lifts Swedish sales ban after Hövding’s bankruptcy - but there's a catch
It’s hard to understand what has been happening in Sweden for several months on Hövding’s back. The company, which had developed and sold a very popular airbag collar for cyclists, had to file for bankruptcy shortly before Christmas because the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency had banned the sale of the ...
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Decathlon Germany expanding e-bike range with refurbisher Rebike
After sporting goods chain Decathlon Sportartikel GmbH & Co. KG (Decathlon Germany) recently announced that it would be adding the “hip (e-)city bikes” from Sushi Bikes maker Sushi Mobility GmbH to its portfolio, the bike-affine sporting goods giant is now also joining forces with the largest German e-bike refurbisher Rebike ...
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Kuiu continues international DTC expansion with ESW
California-based DTC outdoor brand Kuiu has expanded its global reach to 37 international markets in partnership with global direct-to-consumer e-commerce company ESW since its inception in 2011. Due to the high demand for its products – mainly ultralight hunting apparel and gear designed to be as affordable and accessible as ...
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CSG’s acquisition of Kinetic Group is fully backed by JP Morgan Chase
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the proposed acquisition of Vista Outdoor’s sporting goods business – recently renamed The Kinetic Group – for a total consideration of $1.91 billion, with fully committed financing from leading US bank JP Morgan Chase. CSG also highlighted the benefits ...
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Q1 2024: Bike industry stock market and real economy are two different things
Since the turn of the year, the global stock market has only known one direction: up. It has thus completely disconnected itself from the real economy. Here, you can find out whether our selected bicycle stocks have also been able to make strong gains in Q1 of 2024 despite all the adversities.
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Focus on sustainability at first Asiabike Jakarta
The inaugural Asiabike Jakarta (ABJ) two-wheeler show will take place from April 30 to May 4 at the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia. Buyers will be able to get a first look at the latest innovations from over 90 leading exhibitors inspiring the sector, with a focus on health and ...
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Trail running shoe market to post 5.5% CAGR by 2032, says new report
The global trail running shoe market is estimated to reach $12.4 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5 percent from 2023 to 2032, according to a new report by Allied Market Research. According to the study, the increasing popularity of outdoor fitness activities and ...
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OIA (US) invites brands to join business & finances benchmarking study
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced a new outdoor brand benchmarking study focused on key financial and business operations benchmarks to help brands understand their position in the marketplace relative to competitors and make informed decisions to drive growth and profitability. Participants will receive the full results of the ...
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Sidi Sport joins Science Based Targets initiative
Italian company Sidi Sport, specializing in footwear and other apparel for cyclists and motorcyclists, has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi was founded in 2014 as a collaboration between some of the leading international organizations and associations for climate protection, including the United Nations Global Compact and the ...