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News briefsPatagonia scales up its after-sales repair services
Building on a long-standing tradition of repairing clothing, Patagonia has launched a new phase of its Worn Wear initiative in Europe and launched an online “Repair Portal.” Patagonia’s goal is to increase the number of repairs fourfold to 100,000 per year until 2028. To achieve this goal, the new online ...
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News briefsVanMoof is insolvent
After granting VanMoof a temporary suspension of payments on July 13, Dutch insolvency file website FaillissementsDossier now reports that the Amsterdam District Court on July 17 lifted that very suspension via creditor protection proceedings for the Dutch DTC provider of e-commuter bicycles. As a consequence, the companies VanMoof Global Holding ...
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News briefsThe figures of the 2023 ORBDays
The 9th edition of Outdoor & Running Business Days (ORBDays), which took place in Italy’s Riva del Garda on July 9-10, 2023, hosted 1,200 retailers and showcased the products of 115 exhibitors and 220 brands. The trade event attracted more than 2,800 visitors. ORBDays, organized by Sport Press Srl SB, ...
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News briefsSprayway continues partnership with Trash Free Trails
Sprayway extends its partnership with the Trash Free Trails educational program in the UK, The TrashMob Academy. Trash Free Trails focuses on motivating young people because they are the ones who have the greatest interest in protecting the places we all know and love. Trash Free Trails wants to give ...
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News briefsOberalp Group continues distribution of Fischer in Italy, adds One/Way
After having been the distribution partner of the Austrian ski brand Fischer in Italy since 2012, Oberalp Group now announced that this will continue to be the case for another five years. This includes the entire Fischer range, from alpine to cross-country skis as well as the associated collection of ...
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News briefsThule Group brings in new CFO from Renewcell
Source: Thule Group Toby Lawton Toby Lawton has been appointed chief financial officer and member of the Group Management of Thule Group, based at the group’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. He succeeds Jonas Lindqvist, who announced his departure in May. Lindqvist had been the CFO of the ...
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News briefsOutdoor Sports Valley unveils the start-ups it will support for 2023/24
Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV), the French outdoor industry incubator platform and trade association based in Annecy, has announced the names of the start-ups that it will help bring new ideas and products to market in 2023/24. These include: climbing apparel brand Nival; ski-boot brand zUFO; safety alert technology developer Lynkx; ...
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News briefsREI wants every American within 5 minutes of outdoor space
REI Co-op has announced a multi-year, nationwide initiative across the U.S. to ensure that every person has immediate access to outdoor spaces. Dubbed “Outside in 5,” the community-led project will support local projects and national legislation. The co-op will also be putting $5 from every co-op membership into the REI ...
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News briefsMeander Apparel launches crowdfunding campaign to support growth
Scottish sustainable outdoor lifestyle brand Meander Apparel has launched a £150,000 (€174,000) equity crowdfunding campaign to back the growth of its product range and the expansion of its retail presence across the UK, US and Europe. Earlier this month, the company received a £25,000 (€29,000) loan from the British Business ...
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News briefsLa Sportiva opens long-term pop-up at Au Vieux Campeur in Paris
Italian outdoor brand La Sportiva has opened a long-term pop-up in Paris, in partnership with specialist retail chain Au Vieux Campeur. The dedicated space, dubbed La Sportiva Bivouac, is located at the retailer’s boutique in 42 rue des Ecoles, in Paris’ Latin Quarter. The pop-up will be in place until ...
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News briefsNuyarn manufacturer welcomes Business Development Director for Europe
Source: TMC Ltd Timo Pape TMC Ltd (formerly The Merino Company), the New Zealand owner of Nuyarn spinning technology and manufacturer of the Herculan wool blend (a durable substitute for nylon and other synthetics), has expanded its team with the addition of Timo Pape, an outdoor and ...
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News briefsRapala VMC taking majority stake in 13 Fishing parent
Rapala VMC, the fishing-focused company based in Finland, which has been distributing 13 Fishing rods and reels outside the U.S. for nearly four years, is increasing its stake in its parent DQC International to 60 percent. Under the terms of the agreement, DQC CEO James Coble will retain 40 percent ...
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News briefsHaglöfs launches consumer “Shell Guide” this fall
Haglöfs’ new Shell Guide, which will be available on haglofs.com in October 2023, is designed to help outdoor athletes find the right jacket for their activities. Customers can choose from the Shell collection for extreme performance in the mountains to lightweight and versatile shells for the trail and everyday use. ...
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News briefsHelinox to open its first European store in Paris
Helinox, the South Korean brand specializing in outdoor and camping gear, will open a store in Paris next year, Sport Guide reported. The new 140-sqm retail space, the brand’s first in Europe, will be located at 10 rue du Perche in the fashionable Marais district of the French capital city ...
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News briefsA new method to produce fibers for smart textiles inspired by spiders
Researchers at the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) College of Design and Engineering have created an innovative method for producing soft, recycled fibers for smart textiles that draw on the spinning process of spiders. Smart textiles need to be strong, stretchable, and electrically conductive. Fabricating fibers that feature these three ...
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News briefsEddie Bauer launches UK website
American outdoor brand Eddie Bauer has launched a new UK website. The move is part of a planned expansion into the European and British markets, with the brand stating on LinkedIn before this year’s Outdoor Trade Show (OTS), ”We are planning direct to consumer, retail stores and wholesale partners to ...
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News briefsKMD Brands updates full-year outlook
KMD Brands, the New Zealand parent of Oboz, Kathmandu, and Rip Curl, says it’s on track to reach full-year sales of NZ$1.1 billion (€619.7m) for the 12 months ending July 31. FY gross margin is forecast to be on par with the prior year, and Ebitda is forecast at NZ$105 ...
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News briefsGarmin and Outdooractive become partners of German Mountain and Ski Guides Association
With Garmin and Outdooractive, the German Mountain and Ski Guides Association (VDBS) welcomes two prominent industry partners to its network and is pleased to be able to offer mountain and ski guides and hiking guides even more benefits in the future. “As a professional association, we create the optimal framework ...
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News briefsVango introduces augmented reality to retail
British outdoor brand Vango is launching Vango ViewAR, a brand-new augmented reality technology. An industry first, Vango ViewAR offers Vango customers a full-size 3D augmented reality view of tents and awnings after scanning a QR code. For the first time, customers can quickly and easily view, measure ...
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News briefsVibram and Nike release new running shoe
For the first time, Nike has partnered with Vibram to bring trail runners a new shoe. Developed in partnership with athletes including Tyler Green to give a fast, sleek and grippy trail running experience, the Nike Ultrafly Trail combines the brand’s cutting-edge technology with Vibram’s renowned innovations. Source: ...
