Latest News & Analysis – Page 114
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ArticleForward to nature*…or how to design a successful future for all
What would a truly circular world look like? GreenroomVoice explores how imagining such a world shows us the action needed to get there.
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ArticleCircular value chain? Don’t forget the consumer
When it comes to circular business models, remembering to include consumers is key. The European Outdoor Group offers tips for businesses.
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ArticleGood momentum but high hurdles remain: Circularity in the eyewear sector
With performance and scale both large barriers, what can the eyewear sector do to become circular?
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ArticleDaring to think de-growth in the textile industry
Over-consumption can’t go on, but does de-growth have to equal financial losses in the textile industry? Charles Ross explores alternatives.
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ArticleCircular Economy: a comprehensive link collection
Beat the circularity information overload and start your sustainable journey as a brand, supplier, manufacturer and retailer. We’ve collected the most useful links and resources.
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ArticleEva Karlsson: “Transform or die”
It’s one of our industry’s most frequently cited examples of a successful circular business model. Houdini’s CEO tells us how she does it.
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ArticleFrom circular products and business models to circular ecosystems
We explain the opportunities for your company to engage with circularity and explore you some successful examples.
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ArticleGiant Group celebrates 50th anniversary, boasts solid results
For Taiwan’s leading bicycle manufacturing companies Giant Manufacturing Company Ltd (Giant Global Group) and Merida Industry Co Ltd, 2022 is very special: both companies are celebrating their 50th anniversaries. On Oct. 27 – one week before the announcement of financial results for the first three sales quarters of 2022 – ...
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ArticleVisitor registration open for Slide & OTS Winter
Visitor registration is now open for the U.K. trade show Slide & OTS Winter, which returns to Telford International Centre from Jan. 10-12, 2023. To facilitate access to the show, trade visitors can easily pre-register online on the website. With even more exhibition space this year, a total ...
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ArticleDecathlon launches buyback service in Germany
Decathlon Germany is launching a used-product “Buy Back” service in select cities. For the first time, the sporting goods manufacturer and retailer is buying back used sports products and returning them to second-use sales after successfully inspecting and/or repairing them. Customers who sell their products to Decathlon receive either a ...
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ArticleTecnica Group’s ski boot recycling project aims at closing the loop
The Tecnica Group is committed to closing the circle of ski boot life cycles: 4,200 ski boots have already been collected, dismantled and recycled into new products in the first year since autumn 2021 of the group’s “Recycle Your Boots” (RYB) project.
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ArticleCanada Goose lowers outlook due to China problems
Persistent lower traffic trends and dampened consumer sentiment in China have forced Canada Goose to lower its FY revenue and profit outlook despite strong brand sales performance in other global geographies. The group has dropped its annual revenue outlook by more than 7 percent to a range of C$1.2-1.3 billion ...
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ArticlePatrik Frisk buys ski resort in Sweden
Patrik Frisk, former CEO of Under Armour, has purchased a ski resort in Sweden. Branäs Group announced the sale of Ulricehamn Ski Center in Västergötland to Frisk and his family last Thursday. Frisk told Freeride magazine that he wants to give more young people, families and clubs in the region ...
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ArticleCanada Goose opens two new permanent stores in the U.S.
Source: Canada Goose Las Vegas Snow Room Canada Goose continues its retail expansion in the U.S. with the announcement of two new permanent locations in Las Vegas and Denver, as well as two pop-up stores in Aspen and Detroit. The Canadian brand will open its doors at ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor shares take hit after guidance lowered
Jason Vanderbrink, president of Vista Outdoor’s sporting products division, told analysts, “We are bullish on the outdoor industry despite near-term macroeconomic conditions that have eroded consumer confidence and pressured performance across the (U.S.) economy. We always understood that the elevated purchase patterns of the last two-and-a-half years would normalize.” ...
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ArticleOeko-Tex rebrands, launches new certification for Responsible Business
Starting in November 2022, Oeko-Tex is offering a new certification addressing due diligence requirements. With the introduction of the new Oeko-Tex Responsible Business certification, the company aims to support brands, brand groups, retailers and traders in the textile and leather industry in meeting the challenges of implementing human rights and ...
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ArticleNew German DTC e-bike company Hepha goes live
A new DTC e-bike supplier called Hepha GmbH is a new kid on the block in the buzzing e-bike market. Noticeably, the top model of the southern German brand comes with a mid-motor developed by the company itself in Germany, while the two other models are equipped with mid-motors made ...
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ArticlePOC launches Alpride avalanche backpack with RECCO
Source: POC Dimension Avalanche Backpack POC has unveiled the new Dimension Avalanche Backpack, which combines more than one avalanche safety system. Described by POC as ”ultra-durable, innovative, rechargeable, smart and hassle-free,” the backpack is equipped with the Alpride E2 electronic airbag system from Swiss avalanche airbag system ...
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ArticleInvesting in circularity: A fortune for the future
Investments in circularity are increasing. In the first of four articles, we give you an overview of the whos, the whats, and how much.
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ArticleRocky Brands lowers FY revenue outlook
Despite reporting steady or strong sales from its portfolio of footwear brands during the third quarter, Rocky Brands has lowered its FY revenue outlook due to a difficult, year-over-year sales comparison in the fourth quarter. Through nine months, the parent of the Durango and Georgia brands, among others, had a ...
