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News briefsEU bike trade down in FY23
The EU’s exports of electric and standard bicycles together declined by 10 percent in value year-on-year over the course of 2023, amounting to €1.03 billion. The decline in imports was more than twice as steep, at 21 percent, to a total of €1.98 billion. So reports the EU’s statistical office, ...
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News briefsNikwax extends wash product range to wetsuits
Nikwax, the UK supplier of technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor equipment and clothing, has developed a powerful deodorizing cleaner and conditioner to extend the life of wetsuits and neoprene items. Wetsuit Refresh is offered in a 1-liter bottle and is initially only available in the US and Canada. ...
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News briefsPOC and Cake founder appointed to Haglöfs board
Since the Swedish outdoor company Haglöfs changed hands from Asics to venture capital firm LionRock Capital in December 2023, there has been movement at the company’s management level. Since the departure of CEO Fredrik Ohlsson, who had previously led the company for five years under Asics, Daniel Tseung and Tom ...
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News briefsGiorgio Campagnolo named Knight of Labor
The President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, has appointed Giorgio Campagnolo a Knight of Labour, one of Italy’s top honors. Campagnolo is 87 years old, of which 71 spent working for the family business. He still reportedly works at the company’s premises every day. F.lli Campagnolo’s history traces back to 1948, ...
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News briefs2024 ORBDays a success
The 10th edition of the Outdoor & Running Business Days (ORBDays) was held in Italy’s Riva del Garda on May 26-27 this year, earlier than its usual summer dates, and was a success, according to the organizers. The B2B event attracted 4,000 people overall, including exhibitors, retailers, media and other ...
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News briefsCoats Group will have a new CEO
Source: Coats Rajiv Sharma will step down Coats Group, the British group that makes threads and components for the footwear and clothing industries, has announced that its Chief Executive, Rajiv Sharma, will be stepping down by the end of 2024 and that David Paja has been selected ...
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News briefsLabel Collective launches inaugural cycling apparel collection
Label Collective, or simply Label, a new activewear brand focused on cycling, is introducing its first cycling apparel range, dubbed the Connection Collection. The name emphasizes that the brand aims to connect riders of all abilities as a community. The collection comprises jerseys and long-sleeve jerseys, bibs, gilets and a ...
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News briefsRibble Cycles has a new CEO
Historic British cycle maker Ribble Cycles has announced the appointment of Sean Hastings as its new CEO, effective July 1. He takes over the role from Andy Smallwood, who served as Ribble’s CEO since 2017. Hastings has extensive experience across brand, product and retail. He joins Ribble from B2C Group. ...
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News briefsEurobike Festival Days for consumers in Frankfurt on July 6-7
Frankfurt is once again all about bicycles at the third consecutive Eurobike in the city. With 1,900 exhibitors in four halls on eight levels, 150,000 square meters of total space, an even longer test track with a gigantic range of tests, huge demo and hands-on areas, show stages and a ...
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News briefsNew Head of Sustainability at Riese & Müller
Source: Riese & Müller Sarah-Helene Sowa Sarah-Helene Sowa has been named Head of Sustainability at German e- and cargo-bike manufacturer Riese & Müller, effective May 1, 2024. She reports directly to Managing Director Dr. Sandra Wolf and is part of the management team. Sowa’s tasks focus on ...
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News briefsBritish Cycling publishes first sustainability strategy
Cycling association British Cycling, established in 1959, has published its first long-term sustainability strategy, which sets out an ambitious target to achieve net zero cycling by 2035 and halve its carbon emissions by 2030. The strategy, developed with the support of renowned sustainability consultancy Think Beyond and input from across ...
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News briefsLeatt expands with new sales and brand manager appointments in Europe
Leatt, South African manufacturer of off-road protective equipment for motorized and non-motorized two-wheelers, has appointed Kim Thalén and Maciej Gąsior as Sales and Brand Managers across the European regions. Thalén will take on the role for the Nordic and Baltic countries, while Gąsior will be responsible for Eastern Europe. This ...
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News briefsEddie Bauer smart eyewear with ChatGPT launched
Innovative Eyewear, Inc., Miami-based developer of smart eyewear for the Lucyd, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has announced the launch of the new Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear collection. The collection includes voice access to ChatGPT and introduces the world’s first rimless smart eyewear design. Source: Innovative Eyewear ...
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News briefsHyosung appoints Marketing Manager to support European growth
Source: Hyosung Andreas Puchert Hyosung TNC, the South Korean sustainable textile solutions provider, has hired Andreas Puchert as its new European Marketing Manager Textiles. Puchert will work with the company’s European marketing team in the promotion of Hyosung’s specialty fibers and fabrics to targeted brand and retail ...
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News briefsNew project promoting social partnerships in the European clothing industry
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and global trade union IndustriAll Europe have teamed up on “Stitch Together,” a new two-year project to promote social partnerships in the European textiles and clothing industry. The project addresses the industry’s need to adapt to global competition while ensuring quality social dialogue ...
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News briefsTextile impact firm Syre raises $100m in funding round
Syre, the textile impact company launched in March by Vargas Holding and H&M Group, has secured a $100 million Series A funding round. The funding will be used to finance the construction of Syre’s new production plant in North Carolina, set to start operations later this year, as well as ...
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News briefsGerman outdoor jacket brand expands into Canada
According to Retail Insider, German outdoor apparel and accessories company Wellensteyn is expanding into Canada with plans to open at least 20 stores over the next five years. A recent report states that the company will open a 200-sqm store at the Outlet Collection at Niagara in August. The store ...
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News briefsFjällräven in top position at Tradera
Fjällräven has ranked first in both the overall apparel industry category and the outdoor apparel category in the Circular Brands 2024 annual report from Tradera, Sweden’s largest second-hand marketplace. The Tradera Circular Brands 2024 is a report that showcases the clothing brands that are most valued on tradera.com and are ...
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News briefsMips almost universally adopted by World Tour teams
Swedish helmet safety technology provider Mips AB announced that its technology is being widely adopted by World Tour cycling teams. In 2024, 87 percent of women’s teams and 83 percent of men’s teams have opted for helmets with the Mips safety system, representing a clear commitment to athlete safety. “This ...
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News briefsPeak Performance publishes 2023 sustainability report
Amer Sports brand Peak Performance has published its new Sustainability Performance 2023 report. It highlights key achievements, progress in key business areas and sustainability initiatives and performance. “Designing for circularity, longevity, and ethical production is key to our ESG goals and securing our brand’s enduring legacy for future generations of ...
