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News briefsSelle Royal Group reorganizes in North America
Italian bicycle accessories and parts group Selle Royal has announced a strategic reorganization to strengthen its presence in North America and expand its relationships with dealers in the USA and Canada. Last fall, the group fully acquired the North American dealer Highway 2 (H2) and relocated its headquarters to San ...
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ArticleArc’teryx obtains injunction against Adidas over Vancouver store, alleged risk of confusion
Arc’teryx obtains injunction against Adidas over Vancouver store and alleged risk of confusion
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News briefsIsbjörn appoints Spout Sales as sales agent for Canada
Source: Kelly Holmes Kelly Holmes, Founder of Sprout Sales Children’s outdoor clothing brand Isbjörn of Sweden appointed Toronto-based sales agency Sprout Sales Inc, headed up by industry veteran Kelly Holmes, as retail sales agent for the Canadian market. Isbjörn is already making an impact in the North ...
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News briefsUTMB confirms first Canadian Ultra Trail event
The UTMB World Series has confirmed that the alpine playground of Whistler and the surrounding Sea-to-Sky corridor in British Columbia will host a new event, the Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB on Sept. 28-29, 2024. It will be the first Canadian event and the eighth in North America. Whistler Blackcomb ...
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ArticleCoalition for Cyclist Safety aims to improve safety of bike and eBike riders in North America
19 companies from the automotive, bicycle and technology sectors have joined forces to drive the development and implementation of connected mobility solutions. With their help, they want to help reduce the risks for bicycle and eBike riders on North American roads. Founding members of the Coalition for Cyclist Safety are: ...
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News briefsCanadian heated apparel brand expands to the U.S.
ewool, a Canadian brand specializing in heated apparel, has announced its entry into the U.S. market. ewool was founded to redefine the way people experience cold weather. The brand aims to change the perception of cold weather through the use of leading technologies. The company’s products provide warmth and comfort ...
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ArticleTrove expands brand resale operations across North America, targets Europe
Trove, a leading, U.S.-based branded resale and trade-in company for brands and retailers including Canada Goose, Lululemon, Patagonia, REI, Levi’s, Arc’teryx, Carhartt and others, announced the expansion of five Trove Recommerce Powered Partner facilities across North America, including the U.S. and Canada, with expansion into Europe already in the planning ...
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News briefsAdidas opens first Terrex store in Canada
Source: Adidas Canada The new Kitsilano Terrex store in Vancouver, BC, Canada On Dec. 26, Adidas officially opened its first Canadian Terrex store in Vancouver’s outdoor hub, Kitsilano, at 2235 W 4th Ave. The company said that the assortment of apparel, footwear and accessories in the new ...
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News briefsAdventure travel marketplace Heli buys Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
Heli (heli.life), a Colorado-based marketplace for heli-skiing and other adventure travel (kiteboarding, surfing, scuba diving, mountain biking, etc.) through partnerships with companies around the world, has completed the purchase of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and the company’s Heather Mountain Lodge, located at the east gate of Glacier National ...
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News briefsKathmandu launches in Europe and the UK
Following an appearance at Paris Fashion Week in late March and a collaboration with renowned Paris retailer Leclaireur to launch its FW 2022 collection, Kathmandu, the New Zealand-based outdoor apparel and gear brand, has now launched country-specific online stores in the U.K., France and Germany, in addition to supplying select ...
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News briefsKathmandu announces expansion plans at Paris Fashion Week
As reported by ragtrader.com.au, New Zealand-based brand Kathmandu has launched dedicated e-commerce sites for Europe, the U.K. and Canada, with plans to expand into the U.S. later this year as well. Kathmandu partnered with Paris-based retailer Leclaireur during Paris Fashion Week to unveil its 2022 fall/winter collection, which will be ...
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News briefsFoehn expands into mountain biking and running
Canadian outdoor brand Foehn, best known for its climbing apparel, has announced the launch of its SS22 collection, marking its debut in the running and mountain biking apparel categories. The collection comprises versatile pieces for men and women, including multi-use bottoms, tops, and outerwear. The company said that the items ...
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ArticleCanadian Tire Corp. unveils CA$3.4 billion investment strategy designed to bolster omnichannel capabilities
In March, at its Investor Day, Toronto-based Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) announced a significant investment of CA$3.4 billion over four years to create an enhanced omnichannel customer experience. CTC’s strategic growth plan impacts multiple aspects of the group’s business, mainly in Canada, and builds on the company’s brand trust and ...
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ArticleSustainable apparel brand Ecologyst partners with Indigenous Tourism BC
Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC), a non-profit organization working to expand and promote sustainable, culturally rich Indigenous tourism in British Columbia, Canada, and sustainable apparel brand Ecologyst announced the formation of a partnership aimed at educating consumers about better ways of living, which includes a commitment to Slow Fashion and Slow ...
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News briefsFirst Arc’teryx ReBird Service Center opens in New York
Arc’teryx has opened the first ReBird™ Service Center in its brand-new New York City store location on Broadway. As the brand’s sixth store in New York, the Broadway location is the first of its kind to offer Arc’teryx retail sales as well as free product evaluation, on-site care and training, ...
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News briefsCanada Goose supports Canada’s Inuit youth
Canada Goose has announced it will donate $150,000 to the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC). The donated funds were contributed by Canada Goose employees and will be used by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national organization representing the Inuit in Canada, and NIYC for programs and initiatives in the communities ...
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News briefsSwiss e-bike pioneer Flyer takes off in North America
Like the German mountain bike manufacturer Propain Bicycles, Swiss e-bike pioneer Flyer AG, part of Europe’s largest bicycle buying group ZEG (Germany), is also using this year’s U.S. bicycle festival Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California (Oct. 7-10), to enter the U.S. market. Flyer is not only eyeing the ...
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News briefsGregory introduces plus-size backpacks in partnership with Unlikely Hikers
U.S. backpack specialist Gregory has just unveiled an industry first for the U.S. and Canadian markets with its new Plus Size Collection . The collection comes at a time when more and more people are spending time outdoors as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It addresses size gaps ...
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ArticleCanyon launches in Canada
Following its successful entry into the U.S. market in 2017, and just days after Belgian investor group Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ( GBL ) and co-investor Tony Fadell invested in the company, German bicycle supplier Canyon Bicycles – claiming to be the “world’s leading DTC bicycle brand“ – has ...
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News briefsUnisync and Helly Hansen Workwear sign partnership for Canada
Unisync Group Limited , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada’s Unisync Corp and a leading provider of full-service, managed apparel programs for major corporations and government-related entities, has entered into a preferred partnership agreement with Helly Hansen for all tenders and contracts in the Managed Service Industry sector across ...
