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  • Phenix Rods
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    GSM Outdoors enters fishing rod market

    2023-12-21T06:51:00Z

    GSM Outdoors has announced the acquisition of US-based company Phenix Rods. The move marks GSM’s entrance into the fishing rod world. Established in 1977, Phenix produces rods for both the freshwater and saltwater markets. GSM Outdoors, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is home to more than 40 hunting, shooting sports, rugged ...

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    Rebike’s e-bike refurbishment certified by TÜV Rheinland

    2023-12-20T19:09:00Z

    The Premium Refurbishment Program from Rebike Mobility, Germany’s largest re-commerce company for e-bikes, has been awarded the “Tested Service Quality” certificate by TÜV Rheinland. Rebike is the first provider of reconditioned e-bikes to receive such certification. The basis for the certificate was an extensive audit by TÜV Rheinland in the ...

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    ​MyStromer with new executives for growing e-bike subsidiary Desiknio

    2023-12-20T17:04:00Z

    Swiss S-pedelec pioneer MyStromer AG has made two key personnel changes at its Spanish lightweight e-bike brand Desiknio, which it acquired in 2021. Source: Desiknio Morten Kristiansen Since mid-November, Morten Kristiansen has been the new Managing Director of the Spanish subsidiary, which, in contrast to the Stromer ...

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    Renewcell appoints interim CFO

    2023-12-20T13:45:00Z

    Peter Schulz will join Swedish textile-to-textile recycling company Renewcell as Interim Chief Financial Officer from Jan. 1, 2024. He joins from a position as CFO at Pacific Basin Shipping in Hong Kong, which he has held for the past six years. Schulz has extensive experience as CFO of both listed ...

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    30 years on, Ternua bets on sustainability

    2023-12-20T09:39:00Z

    For 2024, Ternua Group expects “slight growth but greater profitability,” according to Marketing Director Imanol Muñoz, who spoke at ISPO Munich with Diffusion Sport. He said it was a slow trade show, lamenting the “absence of French, Italian and Spanish clients.” The brand’s 22 foreign markets account for 33 percent ...

  • PrimaLoft President Anne Cavassa appointed CEO
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    Former Saucony President to become new CEO of PrimaLoft

    2023-12-20T07:31:00Z

    Source: PrimaLoft Anne Cavassa Compass Diversified (CoDi), the Westport, Connecticut-based owner of several sporting goods brands, including Boa Technology, 5.11 and Velocity Outdoor, announced the appointment of Anne Cavassa as Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary PrimaLoft Inc. effective Jan. 1, 2024. The move follows Cavassa’s recent ...

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    Calzados Bestard’s projected annual sales up from 2019

    2023-12-19T16:06:00Z

    The Spanish outdoor footwear specialist Calzados Bestard is, according to CMDsport, looking to clear annual sales of about €5.5 million in 2023, or about 20 percent more than in 2019 – the last “normal” year before the pandemic and therefore, according to Sales Director Mats Lindholm, the most recent year ...

  • Paka-TGO
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    Peruvian brand launches fabric made from natural fleece

    2023-12-19T12:11:00Z

    The Peruvian certified B Corp Paka has launched Pakacloud, an innovative, environmentally friendly fleece fabric. The material is made from natural alpaca fibers sourced in Cuzco, the alpine region of Peru. Made from traceable alpaca fibers, Pakacloud fleece significantly reduces microplastic shedding and is a superior alternative to more than ...

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    Eastman’s Naia Renew receives GRS certification

    2023-12-18T16:26:00Z

    The Naia Renew cellulosic fiber received Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification on Dec. 13, Eastman announced. This certifies Naia Renew’s recycled content, chain of custody, chemical restrictions, and social and environmental practices. Materials standards body Textile Exchange manages the GRS certification process, which also involves an independent third-party certifying body ...

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    Hologenix expands range with Celliant print applications

    2023-12-18T15:37:00Z

    On a mission to bring the health and wellness benefits of infrared to the most people possible, materials science firm Hologenix has announced that its flagship product Celliant infrared (IR) technology, a natural blend of IR-generating bioceramic minerals, is now more widely available from the company as a printed coating, ...

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    Gerber hires Head of Marketing

    2023-12-17T10:05:00Z

    Portland, Oregon-based Gerber Gear, a manufacturer of knives, multitools and outdoor gear, has hired Ash Williams as the brand’s new Head of Marketing, effective Dec. 4, 2023. Williams brings decades of experience to Gerber and will play an important role in the brand’s continued growth in the outdoor sector. Most ...

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    SportsShoes.com with ten new hires for marketing, social and design

    2023-12-17T08:49:00Z

    UK online retailer SportsShoes.com has announced 10 new appointments to its brand marketing, social media and design teams to support its continued growth and development strategy. Maryse Haynes is joining the company as Marketing Coordinator from sports and mountain apparel brand Inov-8, where she was Head of Marketing. She previously ...

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    Hövding’s situation appears to worsen

    2023-12-15T21:36:00Z

    After the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency imposed a sales ban for the Hövding 3 (OIC reported) via Hövding’s own channels, the agency followed up last Friday: The Hövding 3 is now being recalled throughout Sweden, and a general sales ban has been imposed in the country. Hövding has announced that ...

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    Rapha partners with United Repair Center

    2023-12-15T12:40:00Z

    Cycling apparel brand Rapha has announced a partnership with United Repair Center (URC), an apparel repairs operation based in Amsterdam. The collaboration is part of Rapha’s commitment to circularity and “a more sustainable future for the cycling apparel industry,” the company said. The repairs will take place at URC’s new ...

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    Vista Outdoor announces license renewal for Jimmy Styks

    2023-12-15T12:40:00Z

    Vista Outdoor and water sports products manufacturer Sport Dimension have announced the renewal of their Jimmy Styks brand license with a global, multi-year partnership. Jimmy Styks, founded in 2013, specializes in stand-up paddleboards (SUP) and SUP accessories. Vista Outdoor acquired Jimmy Styks in 2015 and began a brand license partnership ...

  • 11.FWF
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    Deuter receives Fair Wear Leader status for eleventh consecutive year

    2023-12-14T12:30:00Z

    Since 2011, the German backpack pioneer and sleeping bag expert Deuter has been a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF), an independent non-profit organization that works to ensure certain social standards and appropriate working conditions in the production of textiles, and has held the FWF “Leader” status continuously since ...

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    Ecco opens first store in NYC, new President Americas

    2023-12-14T07:40:00Z

    Ecco has opened its first store in New York. The 300 sqm shop is situated at 110 Grand Street in SoHo. It features the Danish company’s full range of footwear and accessories and some special-edition pieces that will be exclusive to the Manhattan flagship. On Dec. 1, Deniz Erda became ...

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    Vista and CSG receive antitrust clearance for proposed merger

    2023-12-12T15:45:00Z

    Vista Outdoor and Czechoslovak Group (CSG) announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired. As previously reported, Vista Outdoor entered into an agreement and plan of merger on Oct. 15, pursuant to which Vista has agreed to sell its Sporting Products business to ...

  • Hyosung Seamless Tefron Santoni
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    Hyosung, Tefron and Santoni collaborate on seamless apparel

    2023-12-11T15:15:00Z

    Sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung is collaborating with two of the leading global seamless companies, Tefron and Santoni, to introduce a new generation of sustainable sportswear and seamless apparel made with its certified and multi-functional yarns. The three companies unveiled their collaborative product at ISPO Munich 2023. Santoni introduced its ...

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    Rapala implementing new three-year strategic plan

    2023-12-11T09:00:00Z

    Finnish fishing tackle supplier Rapala VMC reported that it will be implementing a new strategy over the next three years. The effort will be undertaken by the global fishing tackle company’s new global management team, focusing on improving the group’s profitability and working capital management. The changes on Rapala’s ...