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    MyStromer moves Desiknio Bikes production to Poland

    2024-02-28T15:34:00Z

    This year, Desiknio Bikes, the Spanish sister brand of S-pedelec brand Stromer under the roof of Swiss MyStromer AG, is taking off with a new production partner. Since January, all Desiknio models have been painted and assembled by the Polish manufacturer Kross S.A. in Przasnysz, 110 kilometers north of Warsaw. ...

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    Houdini, Icebug support Ecocide Law Alliance’s initiative to make environmental destruction a criminal offense

    2024-02-27T18:35:00Z

    55 percent of global GDP depends on the services provided by nature. Yet, we are increasingly witnessing the disruption and destruction of our ecosystems through the reckless abuse of nature. For this reason, the CEOs of the Swedish companies SPP, Houdini, Icebug, Polarbröd, Svea Solar and Rejlers have now supported ...

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    The winners of the French Outdoor Awards 2024

    2024-02-27T12:53:00Z

    On Jan. 30, the 22 candidates for the French Outdoor Awards 2023-2024 had the opportunity to present their product or service to a jury of experts, media representatives, representatives of outdoor brands and potential future customers at the Sport Achat 2024 trade show in Grenoble. Four products stood out and ...

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    Annual US Outdoor Adventures Industry survey released

    2024-02-27T09:45:00Z

    Outdoor Adventures Connection, a US-based platform dedicated to connecting adventure seekers with outdoor experiences, released the findings of its annual Outdoor Adventures Industry Survey. The report, which encompasses data from across the US, assesses current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the outdoor adventure sector and offers valuable ...

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    France: How retailers can save up to one year's rent

    2024-02-26T15:59:00Z

    In this interview first published on our sister website Shoe Intelligence,Tanguy Pissembon, a Paris-based legal counsel in real estate, explains how commercial tenants in France can significantly save on their rents when renewing their leases by properly using the country’s legislation.

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    Sustainable Apparel Coalition rebrands

    2024-02-26T14:24:00Z

    The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) announced its rebranding as Cascale. The apparel, footwear and home textile industry’s alliance for sustainable production continues to act as a global nonprofit alliance that empowers collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Walmart and Patagonia founded the SAC ...

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    ​Thule’s sustainability targets confirmed

    2024-02-26T10:47:00Z

    The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) promotes ambitious climate protection measures in the private sector by allowing companies to set science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Thule Group’s targets for Net-zero have now been approved by the organization. This is an important endorsement of the company’s sustainability ambitions. In ...

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    Renewcell files for bankruptcy

    2024-02-26T10:05:00Z

    After the Swedish textile recycler postponed its annual report for the second time for economic reasons, the Board of Directors decided on Feb. 25 to file for bankruptcy of Re:NewCell AB (Renewcell). The bankruptcy petition will be filed with the Stockholm District Court. The reason for the decision to file ...

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    Fox Factory’s SSG sales drop weighs on the overall result for FY23

    2024-02-24T16:02:00Z

    While Fox Factory’s former Powered Vehicle Division (split in Q2 2023 into the Powered Vehicle Group (PVG) and Aftermarket Applications Group (AAG)) scored with sales growth, the Specialty Sports Group (SSG), which operates the bicycle product brands Easton Cycling, Fox Suspension, Marzocchi and Race Face, ended up with a two-digit ...

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    Sports Direct launches Outdoor, starting at Cardiff flagship

    2024-02-23T14:41:00Z

    British retailer Sports Direct is expanding its range to include outdoor products from Feb. 23, starting at its new Cardiff flagship store in Wales, a 5,580-sqm store that spans across three floors and also features specialist sporting areas for Sports Direct’s football, rugby, and running categories, as well as dedicated ...

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    ‘No air freight,’ says Icebug – and has good reason for it

    2024-02-23T13:33:00Z

    Swedish footwear manufacturer Icebug has spoken out against air freight in an open letter – despite the current transportation challenges in the Red Sea. The owner-managed company had already set itself the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by at least half by 2030. To achieve this goal, it is essential ...

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    Newell Brands announces changes to the Board

    2024-02-23T08:16:00Z

    Newell Brands, the Atlanta-based group that owns several consumer goods brands, including outdoor brands Marmot, Coleman, Contigo and Campingaz, announced changes to its Board of Directors. James “Jim” Keane, retired President & Chief Executive Officer of Steelcase Inc., has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective Feb. 15, ...

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    Wolverine progresses with turnaround, but faces further setbacks

    2024-02-22T07:48:00Z

    Six months on the job, Wolverine Wordwide President and CEO Chris Hufnagel had to oversee changes in many aspects of the group’s overall business, including excess inventory, shedding businesses, lowering debt levels, and improving the supply chain. Progress has been made, but the turnaround will take more time to complete ...

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    Garmin reports strong Q4 results, guides to 10 percent revenue growth in FY24

    2024-02-21T18:19:00Z

    Fueled by double-digit gains in both net sales and operating income, Garmin reported strong Q4 results and offered guidance on FY24, where it sees total sales improving by 10 percent to $5.75 billion but overall gross margin contracting by 100 basis points to 56.5 percent. In Q4 ended Dec. ...

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    KMD group sales slowed in H1, Kathmandu affected by weak winter down under

    2024-02-21T08:09:00Z

    All three of KMD’s brands – Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz – suffered a year-over-year sales decline in the first half that ended Jan. 31, with their aggregate revenues projected to be down by 14.5 percent to 469 million New Zealand dollars (€267.3m). Amid ongoing weakness in consumer sentiment during ...

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    Balena and For Ever collaborate on circular footwear

    2024-02-21T07:52:00Z

    Balena’s collaboration with For Ever, one of the world’s largest outsole makers, marks a significant stride toward circularity in the footwear industry. The groundbreaking partnership, set to be unveiled at Lineapelle-Italy on February 20th, signals a pivotal moment in sustainable shoe manufacturing.

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    Archive and ACS partner to make resale profitable in the UK

    2024-02-20T13:03:00Z

    Archive, a San Francisco Bay Area-based brand resale technology platform, has announced its partnership with Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), a UK-based center for circular and sustainable fashion fulfillment. Together, they will offer apparel, footwear, outdoor, and luxury brands the cleaning, repair and fulfillment of secondhand items on a branded resale ...

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    Nuyarn certified by Responsible Wool Standard

    2024-02-20T10:02:00Z

    Nuyarn, a performance wool product whose spinning technology releases the natural performance characteristics of the Merino wool fiber twisted out by traditional spinning methods, is now fully certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) by Textile Exchange. According to the manufacturer, TMC Ltd in New Zealand, Nuyarn is characterized by ...

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    Patagonia CEO joins The B Team

    2024-02-19T18:31:00Z

    The B Team announced the addition of Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia. The group of global business and civil society leaders was co-founded by Richard Branson (founder of the Virgin Group) and Jochen Zeitz (President, CEO and Chair of Harley-Davidson, Inc.) in 2013. These leaders come together united in the ...

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    Fjällräven Classic celebrates 20 years with new UK route and new country

    2024-02-19T18:13:00Z

    In 2024, the Fjällräven Classic celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the extraordinary trekking event is expanding to Chile for the first time. In addition, the Fjällräven Classic UK will take place in the English Lake District National Park. The Fjällräven Classic was first developed in 1979 by ...