Latest Corporate and M&A – Page 19

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    Bergans makes a push into e-commerce

    2019-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Bergans of Norway announced a major investment in the international digital marketplace a few weeks ago. The family-owned Norwegian outdoor brand has been a national icon for over a century, generating most of its sales in Norway and focusing its e-commerce platform on the domestic market. To enhance its omnichannel ...

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    Is Pentland readying new acquisitions?

    2019-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Confirming a report that it had reduced its stake in JD Sports Fashion, while retaining its position as its majority shareholder, the Pentland Group says the sale of the shares will enable to further a strategy of “growing our portfolio of sports, outdoor and fashion brands through organic investment and ...

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    BlackYak opens technology center in Germany

    2019-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Since entering the European market officially in 2016, BlackYak has quickly established itself in the global outdoor industry thanks to numerous innovations and very distinctive design. Also contributing to this success were 24 Ispo Awards, which the South Korean outdoor specialist has so far received for its products targeting serious ...

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    The Renewal Workshop expands to Europe after raising $5m

    2019-12-20T00:00:00Z

    The Renewal Workshop, an American provider of circular solutions for apparel and textile brands, has raised $5.5 million (€4.95 million) in Series A financing. The Oregon-based company is working with brands like The North Face, Eagle Creek, Osprey, Pearl Izumi and Prana to renew existing products, analyze company operations, and ...

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    A concept development agency that’s also a community hub

    2019-12-20T00:00:00Z

    Staying connected with outdoor enthusiasts to understand their needs is key to the development of sought-after products. This idea of connection has inspired the business model pursued by All Triangles, a brand-strategy consultancy that opened its doors just last month in the French outdoor hub of Annecy and helps brands ...

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    Lafuma is selling Eider

    2019-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Lafuma has received a binding acquisition offer for its Eider brand from K2, the South Korean technical outdoor company. K2, which is not related to the American ski brand by the same name, is already the licensed distributor of the Eider brand for the important market of South Korea.