Latest News & Analysis – Page 17
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ArticleLectra shifts toward recurring growth in 2025
Recurring revenues continued to expand and now represent three-quarters of total sales, partially offsetting weaker demand for cutting equipment in a volatile investment climate.
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ArticleEric Bascle: ‘Quality is discipline and restraint’
The independent ski brand ZAG sharpens its strategy around precision, durability and disciplined growth in a fragmented market. The OIC spoke with CEO Eric Bascle.
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ArticleReju selects Lacq for French hub
The France-based textile regeneration specialist advances its circular polyester plans with a new industrial site in Lacq.
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ArticleGFA examines pay equity in Türkiye
Gender pay gaps in Türkiye’s fashion manufacturing sector are the focus of a new report from a Copenhagen-based sustainability nonprofit.
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ArticlePOW demands climate-first Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics are becoming a visible test of climate resilience, says the UK-based chapter of the advocacy group, urging systemic reform.
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ArticleZDHC publishes industry chemical watchlist
The industry initiative has published a provisional list of 1,700 substances to support chemical reporting in textiles and footwear.
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ArticleOdlo reviews 2025 sustainability progress
The Swiss performance apparel brand outlines ten milestones shaping its sustainability progress in 2025.
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ArticleSpinnova narrows loss as tech advances in 2025
A year focused on cost efficiency, technology upgrades and partner development saw revenues decline but strategic progress accelerate under new leadership.
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ArticleWorldly expands Scope 3 tool
More than 400,000 products have already been modeled, as the US-based supply chain data platform broadens its Scope 3 tool to 260+ categories.
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ArticlePolygiene posts Q4 loss as currency weighs
Weaker currencies, one-off costs and delayed orders pushed the ingredient-brand specialist into a quarterly loss despite stable underlying demand.
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ArticleMips lifts sales, margins pressured in 2025
Robust organic growth across helmet categories offset tariff and currency headwinds, while the Koroyd acquisition expands long-term safety ambitions.
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ArticleVaude’s Green Shape earns top Greenpeace rating
The German outdoor brand’s in-house sustainability standard receives top marks in a new Greenpeace label guide.
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ArticleSGS posts record 2025 on strong organic growth
Strong organic growth, margin gains and record cash flow capped a year of full strategy delivery for the Swiss testing and certification group.
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ArticleOeko-Tex and TextileGenesis digitize organic cotton
As organic cotton volumes surge, Oeko-Tex and TextileGenesis move to replace paper-based Transaction Certificates with a digital traceability system.
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ArticleJoin SGI Europe’s Webinar: Engaging consumers through physical activity narratives
With $169bn in sporting goods revenue at risk, SGI Europe and WFSGI host Nike and Asics on March 3, 2026, to discuss physical activity-driven growth strategies.
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ArticleCascale names Ying McGuire as CEO
The global sustainability alliance for consumer goods names a new chief executive to guide collective action on climate and supply chains.
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ArticleThule grows through acquisitions as margins hold in FY2025
Acquisition-led growth lifted full-year sales, while disciplined execution and “Champion” categories helped protect margins in a cautious outdoor market.
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ArticleShimano edges sales higher as profit declines; geographic gaps persist
Stable global bicycle demand and capacious shareholder returns underscore Shimano’s FY2025 results, even as profits narrow and regional momentum diverges.
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ArticleShimano details FY2025 ESG progress
The Japanese cycling and fishing equipment group reports progress on climate targets, human rights due diligence and board governance for FY2025.
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ArticleAlpen sales grow as margins narrow in H1 FY2026
The Japanese sporting goods retailer delivered solid top-line growth in the first half, supported by outdoor demand, while higher costs weighed on profitability.
