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    Outdoor Research promotes longtime employee to VP of Operations

    2023-11-22T18:58:00Z

    Seattle-based outdoor manufacturer Outdoor Research (OR) recently promoted longtime employee Geoff Potter to VP of Operations. Potter has worked in planning and operations for nearly 12 years. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s supply chain logistics, demand planning, retail operations and information systems. OR believes this restructuring ...

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    EOCA has a packed agenda for ISPO Munich 2023

    2023-11-22T14:22:00Z

    The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is offering a number of events at next week’s ISPO Munich 2023. Once again, the EOCA stand (A2/220) will be holding a conservation fundraiser, selling many items at low prices, as donated by EOCA members. The fundraiser also includes a special offer from ISM, ...

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    Globetrotter launches second-hand buying campaign on Black Friday

    2023-11-21T13:02:00Z

    For Black Friday on Nov. 24, the German outdoor retailer Globetrotter is turning the tables from 11 am until 6 pm and is planning a major purchase campaign for used outdoor equipment instead of a spending spree and discount battles. The big goal is to buy the 20,000th second-hand item ...

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    Renewcell initiates strategic review

    2023-11-21T12:58:00Z

    The Board of Directors of Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has initiated a strategic review regarding its capital structure and the evaluation of potential strategic alternatives to secure additional funding. The announcement comes less than a month after the appointment of Magnus Håkansson as acting CEO. The reason for the strategic ...

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    Matt Gowar steps down as Equip CEO, successor not named yet

    2023-11-21T12:55:00Z

    Source: Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd Matt Gowar Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd, the parent company of Rab and Lowe Alpine, has announced that it has launched a plan to recruit a successor to Matt Gowar, the current CEO. Gowar is also the owner of Equip ...

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    Voting for UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2023 now open

    2023-11-21T10:33:00Z

    Online voting for the UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2023 is now open. Participating voters will also be in with a chance of winning either a £500 (€572) Ellis Brigham Gift Card, or a pair of £100 tickets for the 2024 Kendal Mountain Festival. The public vote is the final ...

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    Two new product directors at Xero Shoes

    2023-11-21T08:04:00Z

    Colorado-based barefoot footwear specialist Xero Shoes has hired Kristina Funck as Design Director and Megan Elias as Director of Product Merchandising. As Design Director, Funck will lead Xero Shoes’ design strategy, innovation and seasonal storytelling. She has contributed to the design development and success of several global footwear brands, including ...

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    New CEO for The Lycra Company

    2023-11-21T07:38:00Z

    Source: The Lycra Company Gary Smith The Lycra Company announces that it has appointed Gary Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 27, 2023. Smith will succeed Dean Williams, who has served as acting CEO since August. Williams will retain his role as Chief Financial Officer and ...

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    Aku inaugurates new line of production

    2023-11-20T19:18:00Z

    Italian-based outdoor footwear maker Aku has inaugurated a new line of production at its factory in Montebelluna. The new state-of-the-art machine for outdoor and professional footwear reportedly represents an investment of €1.3 million. The project has been developed in partnership with Stemma, also an Italian company which specializes in the ...

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    Naturkompaniet continues to say no to Black Friday

    2023-11-20T14:21:00Z

    Swedish retailer Naturkompaniet keeps distancing itself from Black Friday campaigns and instead encourages customers to take care of the clothes and equipment they already have. From Nov. 20-25, customers can therefore have their leather hiking boots and G-1000 products from Fjällräven waxed for free in all stores in Norway. During ...

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    Scarpa could reportedly sell 25% stake to external investor

    2023-11-20T13:02:00Z

    Scarpa is believed to have hired the investment bank Finint to find an investor ready to buy about 25 percent of the Italian footwear company, according to the daily Corriere della Sera. The transaction would enable the company to raise funds to accelerate its expansion, which could include acquisitions, it ...

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    Rapala plans to issue securities

    2023-11-19T14:10:00Z

    Finnish fishing tackle manufacturer Rapala VMC is considering issuing up to €25 million worth of securities to strengthen its balance sheet and create financial flexibility while at the same time seeking to reduce expenses and optimize inventory levels. The company pointed out that this move will open up its financing ...

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    Aluula announces management changes

    2023-11-19T14:06:00Z

    Canada-based Aluula Composites Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer John Zimmerman will expand his responsibilities to oversee the Windsports Division as the division now drives near-term revenue growth, qualifying it for dedicated, dedicated management. Zimmerman has been instrumental in shaping the brand’s history and is uniquely positioned to drive growth in this ...

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    Traffic Distribution sets up its own bicycle wholesaler branch in the UK

    2023-11-19T08:18:00Z

    German bicycle wholesaler and importer Traffic GmbH (Traffic Distribution) is expanding its activities in the UK, setting up its own branch with a warehouse and office in Hastings under the name Traffic UK. Since Brexit, EU and UK companies have tried to continue doing business while avoiding additional costs ...

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    Nemo expands circularity efforts into Europe

    2023-11-17T15:54:00Z

    Nemo has expanded its Endless Promise collection and its circular economy program to now include Europe. In 2024, the Endless Promise product-line will be expanded to include three down sleeping bags (Disco, Riff, Coda) and the Resolve and Vantage backpack lines. Nemo introduced its first product in its fully recyclable ...

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    New POC helmet certified for skiing, mountaineering, and cycling

    2023-11-17T15:53:00Z

    POC has released its first helmet certified for skiing, mountaineering, and cycling. The Calyx is designed to be “the one helmet that will protect from the door to the summit.” Certification standards for the three activities are varied. Ski and Cycling certifications are widely centered on a “drop test” to ...

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    CEO of Sustainable Apparel Coalition to step down

    2023-11-17T10:09:00Z

    CEO of The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Amina Razvi, will leave the organization as of Dec. 29, 2023. Her departure comes as the organization enters “a new phase of growth and expansion to adjacent product categories.” Source: The Sustainable Apparel Coalition Amina Razvi In making the ...

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    Sorel has a new President

    2023-11-17T10:08:00Z

    Sorel, part of Columbia Sportswear Company, has announced its new President. Cory Long will be joining the company in December 2023. Source: Columbia Sportswear Cory Long, new President of Sorel Long is a veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, most recently serving as Global General ...

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    KMD Brands announces interim CFO solution

    2023-11-16T16:00:00Z

    Further to the announcement on July 7, 2023 of Chris Kinraid’s resignation as Group Chief Financial Officer, KMD Brands, the New Zealand parent of Oboz, Kathmandu and Rip Curl, has confirmed that Kinraid’s last day with KMD Brands will be Dec 8, 2023. While KMD Brands continues to recruit for ...

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    New CEO and CFO at​ Freudenberg Performance Materials

    2023-11-15T13:16:00Z

    Freudenberg Performance Materials has named a new CEO and CFO, who will take on the roles from Jan. 1, 2024. Dr. Andreas Raps will succeed Dr. Frank Heislitz as Chief Executive Officer, and Marco Altherr will take over from Thomas Herr as Chief Financial Officer. Source: Freudenberg ...