General Outdoor – Page 5
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News briefsJack Wolfskin presents first styles with recycled outer materials
When the textile industry talks about recycled materials, it usually refers to synthetic fiber yarns made from recycled plastic bottles. Jack Wolfskin also uses recycled polyester. However, the German outdoor company also wants to create a genuine circular system and has been working on producing new, functional items of clothing ...
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ArticlePrimaLoft drops two new high-performance down alternatives
PrimaLoft, Inc. has expanded its range of synthetic down alternatives. PrimaLoft Insulation ThermoPlume+ and PrimaLoft Insulation RISE Loose Fill are the latest products that, according to PrimaLoft, combine the performance and aesthetics of natural down with the benefits of PrimaLoft synthetic fibers, all in a sustainable chassis case. Brands such ...
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ArticleCascale releases updated version of Higg BRM
Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, SAC) has launched the latest version of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), part of the Higg Index suite of tools. This update reflects Cascale’s commitment to refining the Higg Index to meet the needs of members, users, and the industry. Higg BRM ...
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OpinionAccessories at Performance Days: It is the little things that make the difference
In terms of ingredient sourcing, the brand names associated with a product can tell a lot about it. If a jacket is made from Gore-Tex, you know that it is using some of the best materials (which usually means the item has a higher price point). The same association is ...
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News briefsFilo closes with positive results
The 61st edition of Filo, the international B2B trade show dedicated to yarns and fibers, registered “highly positive results,” the organizers said. The event, which took place at the Allianz Milano Convention Center (MiCo) on Feb. 28-29, right in front of Milan’s new Citylife district, showcased innovation and searched for ...
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ArticleKlean Kanteen acquired by Think Better Group
Klean Kanteen, a family- and employee-owned company known for reusable stainless steel beverage and food containers, has been acquired by the Think Better Group in partnership with the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund. Klean Kanteen, the original clean reusable water bottle, was founded over 20 years ago in the foothills ...
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ArticleGeorgina Kirby: "At Kari Traa we resonate with women"
Discover how Kari Traa’s General Manager navigates gender equality, community-building and the empowerment of women.
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ArticleNew CEO at Primus-Silva
The Swedish outdoor equipment company Primus-Silva has appointed Jonas Sjögren as its new CEO. Richard Jägrud, who has served as CEO for the past seven years, has decided to leave the company to pursue new professional challenges. Sjögren and the Primus-Silva management team will work closely together to lead the ...
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News briefsNaturkompaniet acquires Regntøyspesialisten
As part of its further expansion in Norway, the Sweden-headquartered outdoor retail chain Naturkompaniet has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Regntøyspesialisten AS in Kristiansand. The acquisition is part of Naturkompaniet’s strategy to expand its offering and strengthen its position in the outdoor industry in Norway. Naturkompaniet is a ...
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ArticlePerformance Days: Why to turn up to “The Future of Polyester: Beyond the Bottle”?
The ingredient sourcing show Performance Days returns to Messe Munich on March 20-21, but is it worth attending? The easy answer is YES! Hopefully, this article by our expert Charles Ross will enlighten you as well.
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News briefsGerber Gear celebrates its 85th anniversary
Gerber Gear commemorates 85 legendary years of American-made craftsmanship and innovation in Portland, Oregon. As a local advertising agency founder and owner, Joe Gerber wanted to design a carving knife he could gift to his clients. This one-off gift became a highly sought-after knife, and from those humble beginnings, Gerber ...
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ArticleArc’teryx helps Amer Sports grow sales in first quarter as public company
Thirty-four days after raising $1.365 billion in an NYSE IPO, Amer Sports conducted its first earnings call as a public company yesterday. While the Arc’teryx, Salomon and Peak Performance parent delivered Q4 revenues some $20 million above expectations, the quarterly loss was wider than expected. Amre’s shares finished the trading ...
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ArticleIcebug to open first store in Stockholm
Swedish shoe label Icebug unveiled it will soon open its first brand store in Bibliotekstan, at Norrlandsgatan 10, with a sales area of approximately 80 square meters. Bibliotekstan is an exclusive shopping district in Stockholm around Biblioteksgatan in the heart of the city, but the area also includes parts of ...
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ArticleEOG publishes annual report 2023, second consecutive year of membership growth
The European Outdoor Group (EOG), founded in 2003 by 19 outdoor companies, has published its annual report following its online Annual General Meeting, where members were presented with a detailed report on the association’s activities and achievements in 2023, culminating in the successful vote to make participation in a Race ...
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News briefsClass action against Dick’s Sporting Goods
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG) in the Western District of Pennsylvania. It alleges securities fraud in the C-suite – specifically misrepresentations of the company’s prospects, especially with respect to inventory and the consequences of its excess, before the release (on Aug. 22) ...
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ArticleTeva celebrates 40th anniversary with ‘Where to Next?’ campaign
Born in the Grand Canyon in 1984 by a resourceful river guide looking for a way to prevent sandals from floating downstream, US outdoor footwear brand Teva introduced the world to the first sport sandal. To celebrate this major milestone, the brand, a division of Deckers Brands, has introduced its ...
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News briefsCarbios and Landbell Group team up to increase circularity of PET waste
Source: Carbios Carbios, the French specialist in biological recycling based on enzyme technologies, and Landbell Group, a provider of closed-loop recycling solutions, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for the sourcing, preparation and recycling of post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste using Carbios’ biorecycling technology at its ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor rejects unsolicited offer from MNC Capital
Vista Outdoor announced on the morning of March 4, 2024 that its Board of Directors, after consultation with its financial and legal advisors, has rejected the unsolicited expression of interest from MNC Capital in which MNC expressed an interest in acquiring Vista Outdoor in a cash transaction for $35 per ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor receives takeover bid of $2.9bn for entire group
Vista Outdoor unveiled it has received an offer of $35 per share in cash from the investment firm MNC Capital on Feb. 19, 2024, corresponding to a valuation of $2.9 billion including debt. The offer was made for the entire group, i.e., both the Outdoor business, soon to be listed ...
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News briefsOdlo migrates online business to Scayle
Sportswear brand Odlo has chosen Scayle’s enterprise commerce platform to future-proof its online business. The launch of Odlo’s new online presence is planned for early 2025. The move to Scayle will provide the Swiss-based functional apparel manufacturer with a flexible and expandable e-commerce platform optimized for B2C brands and retailers. ...
