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News briefsArchroma introduces wet fastness enhancer for long-lasting colors
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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News briefsBourrelier Group appoints Managing Director for Mavic
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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News briefsJack Wolfskin presents first styles with recycled outer materials
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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News briefsKenda Europe with new Bicycle Sales Director
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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News briefsFilo closes with positive results
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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News briefsSpinnova and Suzano sign agreement for new production facility
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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News briefsNaturkompaniet wins Swedish Sustainable Brand Index for 11th consecutive year
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 ...
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News briefsNaturkompaniet acquires Regntøyspesialisten
As part of its further expansion in Norway, the Sweden-headquartered outdoor retail chain Naturkompaniet has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Regntøyspesialisten AS in Kristiansand. The acquisition is part of Naturkompaniet’s strategy to expand its offering and strengthen its position in the outdoor industry in Norway. Naturkompaniet is a ...
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News briefsGerber Gear celebrates its 85th anniversary
Gerber Gear commemorates 85 legendary years of American-made craftsmanship and innovation in Portland, Oregon. As a local advertising agency founder and owner, Joe Gerber wanted to design a carving knife he could gift to his clients. This one-off gift became a highly sought-after knife, and from those humble beginnings, Gerber ...
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News briefsEthisphere names VF one of the most ethical companies for 8th consecutive year
VF Corp. has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies Award from the Arizona-based Ethisphere Institute, a for-profit company that defines and measures ethical business standards for a fee, recognizes outstanding companies and promotes best practices in business ethics. VF was honored for the 8th consecutive year and is the ...
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News briefsClass action against Dick’s Sporting Goods
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG) in the Western District of Pennsylvania. It alleges securities fraud in the C-suite – specifically misrepresentations of the company’s prospects, especially with respect to inventory and the consequences of its excess, before the release (on Aug. 22) ...
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News briefsCarbios and Landbell Group team up to increase circularity of PET waste
Source: Carbios Carbios, the French specialist in biological recycling based on enzyme technologies, and Landbell Group, a provider of closed-loop recycling solutions, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for the sourcing, preparation and recycling of post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste using Carbios’ biorecycling technology at its ...
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News briefsArc’teryx’s Covent Garden flagship now open
Arc’teryx opened its new flagship store in London, announced last year, on Feb. 29. The store is located in a refurbished landmark building at 41-42 King Street in Covent Garden and spans 740 square meters. It offers a wide range of technical equipment, footwear and accessories for trail running, climbing, ...
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News briefsFenix Outdoor acquires 30% of its Czech retail partner
Fenix Outdoor, the international outdoor equipment and apparel company based in Zug, Switzerland, since 2014 but listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange due to its Swedish roots, has acquired a 30 percent stake in Arctic Fox s.r.o., its retail partner operating six Fjällräven stores and an online business in the ...
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News briefsFrasers Group revives Wiggle in strategic acquisition deal
Frasers Group, the parent company of Sports Direct, has made a strategic move with the acquisition of online bike retailer Wiggle and saved the company from insolvency following the collapse of Signa Sports United (SSU). The acquisition expands Frasers Group’s already diverse portfolio of cycle brands, which includes Evans Cycles ...
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News briefsOdlo migrates online business to Scayle
Sportswear brand Odlo has chosen Scayle’s enterprise commerce platform to future-proof its online business. The launch of Odlo’s new online presence is planned for early 2025. The move to Scayle will provide the Swiss-based functional apparel manufacturer with a flexible and expandable e-commerce platform optimized for B2C brands and retailers. ...
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News briefsADAP joins Afydad
Spain’s Association of Fishing-Tackle Distributors (ADAP), a non-profit, has joined the Spanish Association of Sporting-Goods Manufacturers and Distributors (Afydad). Spain – says Afydad, citing the government – has about 1.5 million extant fishing licenses. The Fishing and Casting Federation’s rate of issuance has been increasing of late, and licenses issued ...
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News briefsEnthusiastic friends unite to save Swedish outdoor store from closure
For over 50 years, Friluftsvaror has been dedicated to making outdoor life accessible to all. When the Malmö store faced closure due to bankruptcy, it stirred strong emotions among customers and outdoor enthusiasts in the southern parts of Sweden. Four individuals, bonded by their love for the outdoors, formed the ...
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News briefsNew CEO for Bergans
Source: Bergans Bergans’ new CEO, Silje Garberg Ree The Board of Directors of Bergans Fritid AS has appointed Silje Garberg Ree as CEO. She succeeds Jan Tore Jensen, who had led the company since 2018 and announced his decision to step down in September 2023. The company’s ...
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News briefsSamsonite looks at options after reported takeover interest
Samsonite, the parent company of Gregory, High Sierra, Xtrem and other luggage and bag brands, is considering options, including going private after receiving a takeover offer from undisclosed bidders, Bloomberg reports, citing sources said to be familiar with the matter. Some private equity firms have reportedly analyzed a deal with ...
