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    German outdoor retailer McTrek files for insolvency again

    2024-03-16T09:51:00Z

    German retailer McTrek (most recently with 17 stores in Germany) filed for insolvency at the Hanau District Court on March 11. This is the second insolvency in just four years for the outdoor specialist, which has been operating for over 20 years. Following the first insolvency in 2020, the company, ...

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    CamelBak and Grofa launch hybrid distribution model in Germany, Austria

    2024-03-16T09:31:00Z

    The Petaluma, California-based specialist for hydration systems and water bottles CamelBak has announced that Grofa Actions Sports GmbH will be its new distribution partner for Germany and Austria from April 1, taking over from the brand’s previous partner, Hartje. With Giro, Bell and Blackburn, Grofa already represents other brands from ...

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    Second Bergans outlet store in Germany opened

    2024-03-16T08:53:00Z

    Source: Bergans Bergans of Norway has opened its second outlet store in Germany. In addition to the Designer Outlet Soltau, where Bergans has been operating for over 12 years, the Norwegian outdoor brand has opened a new store in the Designer Outlet Neumünster on Friday, March 15. ...

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    INOV8 set to open new store and coffee shop in York, England

    2024-03-14T16:40:00Z

    British running, walking and fitness brand INOV8 is preparing to open a new store and café in the city center of York in England on March 16. Located on High Ousegate, the new store will create six new jobs and fill a property previously occupied by Costa Coffee. The store ...

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    Thermore introduces new, partially recycled stretch insulation

    2024-03-14T16:32:00Z

    Milan-based Thermore Group has unveiled its new Freedom stretch insulation, which it describes as its most dynamic stretch insulation in the company’s five decades of innovation. According to the manufacturer, Freedom is made from 50 percent recycled polyester and offers ample stretch while providing warmth for a variety of applications, ...

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    Leatt generates higher DTC sales in down year

    2024-03-14T08:33:00Z

    Leatt, the South African developer and marketer of protective equipment for extreme and high-velocity sports, experienced the first indicators of a recovery in certain segments in Q4 despite 2023 being a challenging year for the cycling and motorcycle industries. The final period net loss was $1.46 million versus a ...

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    Giant suffers double-digit decline in sales, profit in 2023

    2024-03-14T08:33:00Z

    Taiwanese Giant Manufacturing group blamed the falloff on weak demand for entry- and mid-level bikes in Europe and North America and high inventory levels in the global market. The group did point out that there remains a “strong demand” for performance products in Europe and North America and that the ...

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    Under Armour design chief returns to Black Diamond as Creative Director

    2024-03-13T18:06:00Z

    Source: Black Diamond Kasey Jarvis Black Diamond Equipment, a brand under the umbrella of Clarus Corp., has appointed Kasey Jarvis as Creative Director for the brand. Jarvis most recently served as Chief Design and Development Officer at Under Armour, where he led the establishment of the visual ...

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    UNECE and UNECLAC address the issue of second-hand clothing trade flows

    2024-03-13T16:28:00Z

    The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, held a virtual side session on Feb. 19 at the 2024 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, ...

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    Infinited Fiber closes new funding round

    2024-03-13T12:34:00Z

    Infinited Fiber Company, the Finnish textile recycler currently in a restructuring phase, has completed a two-part development funding round totaling €40 million. The round included investments from both existing and new investors, the latter including Inditex, TTY Management, Youngone and Goldwin. The first part of the development financing round, which ...

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    Taipei Cycle 2024 focused on sustainability

    2024-03-13T12:34:00Z

    The latest edition of Taipei Cycle, which ran on March 6-9, attracted 23,000 visitors. International buyers primarily came from Japan, China (including Hong Kong), the US, South Korea and Singapore. The trade show focused on four key themes that reflected the industry’s commitment to sustainability: Micro Mobility, Green Action, Startup ...

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    New CEO for knife maker Morakniv

    2024-03-12T19:41:00Z

    Source: Morakniv Richard Jägrud Richard Jägrud, who has been CEO of Silva (Primus Silva Sweden AB) for the past seven years, has been appointed the new CEO of the Swedish company Morakniv AB, effective May 15, 2024. The previous CEO, Johan Burtus, left the company after three ...

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    Maap opens first European LaB store

    2024-03-11T15:09:00Z

    Maap, a Melbourne-based cycling apparel brand, has finally opened its new Maap LaB in Amsterdam, which the brand had announced last summer. It is the brand’s first retail concept store outside of Australia. “LaB” stands for Life Around Bikes, an inclusive concept “at the intersection of contemporary creative culture and ...

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    Archroma introduces wet fastness enhancer for long-lasting colors

    2024-03-11T15:09:00Z

    Archroma, the Swiss provider of dyes and specialty chemicals, has introduced Albafix Eco Plus, a new wet-fastness improver that is meant to help brands and mills produce durable textile products with long-lasting colors without compromising on quality or introducing hazardous chemicals. Source: Archroma With Albafix Eco Plus, ...

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    Bourrelier Group appoints Managing Director for Mavic

    2024-03-11T10:08:00Z

    Source: Mavic Alberto Morgando After working with Jean-Michel Bourrelier for more than five months, Alberto Morgando officially took over the position of Mavic Managing Director on Feb. 20. According to the two Bourrelier Group SA directors Yoann and Jean-Michel Bourrelier, the appointment “marks a continuation in the ...

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    Jack Wolfskin presents first styles with recycled outer materials

    2024-03-09T08:21:00Z

    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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    ​Kenda Europe with new Bicycle Sales Director

    2024-03-08T16:07:00Z

    Source: Kenda Alexander Mai Kenda, one of the world’s oldest and largest bicycle tire manufacturers with distribution networks, manufacturing and R&D teams both inside and outside of Europe, has appointed Alexander Mai as the new Bicycle Sales Director for Europe, effective March 18. This strategic addition to ...

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    Filo closes with positive results

    2024-03-08T14:47:00Z

    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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    Spinnova and Suzano sign agreement for new production facility

    2024-03-08T14:43:00Z

    Finnish biomaterials company Spinnova and Suzano have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding plans for a new production facility for wood-based Spinnova fiber. The LOI is a non-binding agreement that includes certain criteria as requirements for moving into the pre-engineering phase of the new facility. It also includes preliminary ...

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    ​Naturkompaniet wins Swedish Sustainable Brand Index for 11th consecutive year

    2024-03-08T08:03:00Z

    Naturkompaniet has won the “Clothing and Fashion - Stores” category of the Swedish Sustainable Brand Index, a position the retailer has defended since 2013. Being an industry winner in the Sustainable Brand Index means that a brand is perceived as the most sustainable brand in its category, according to Swedish ...