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News briefsScan-to-print circular footwear from Vivobarefoot
London-based footwear brand Vivobarefoot has launched the first commercially available limited edition Vivobiome barefoot shoes. Vivobiome is a scan-to-print system for circular footwear and a clear move away from complex and, according to Vivobarefoot, extremely wasteful analog manufacturing to a simpler, low-waste and connected system that is fit for a ...
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News briefsWaterBear launches film series exploring the circular economy
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s strategic partner, WaterBear, has launched a new film series exploring the circular economy – and how people can apply it to their own lives. Other Ways of Living, a three-part series presented by award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Matt Shea, looks at the built environment, fashion, ...
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News briefsThule Group with new SVP Corporate Comms and IR
Catharina Paulcén has been appointed Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at the Swedish Thule Group AB. She will be part of the group management and based at the group’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Her predecessor, Fredrik Erlandsson, announced in January that he was leaving to join a ...
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News briefsBrompton opens Junction in Berlin
On May 8, British folding bike specialist Brompton opened a Junction in Berlin – the first store in Germany run by Brompton itself. As usual, Brompton is also bringing a strictly limited Berlin Junction Special Edition to the streets. “Berlin has always been a melting pot of cultures, ideas and ...
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News briefsBritish Cycling and Lloyds Bank announce partnership
British Cycling and Lloyds Bank have announced a long-term partnership that will see Lloyds Bank become the new lead partner of British Cycling. The multi-year commitment will see the financial institution become the title partner of the revamped Tour of Britain with immediate effect. It will also include a number ...
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News briefsVoluntary recall of Black Diamond’s Neve Strap crampon
Black Diamond Equipment, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling the Neve Strap Crampon and related accessories/spare parts. The recall affects all green Neve Strap Crampons (model #400073 of year 2024) sold between January and May 2024 (more details here). The recall ...
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News briefsDecathlon, Recyc’elit promote textile recycling and sustainability in the industry
Decathlon has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by partnering with Recyc’elit, a pioneering startup specializing in the recycling of complex textiles. Founded in Lyon, France, in 2020 by PhD scientists Karim and Raouf Medimagh, Recyc’elit has introduced a technology for separating materials such as polyester, elastane, and polyamide, enhancing the ...
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News briefsKeen’s Uneek celebrates 10 years with collab version made from 100% natural materials
Keen has collaborated with Skall, a sustainable fashion brand from Denmark, to launch a joint version of its signature hybrid sandal, the Uneek, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Source: Keen Keen x Skall Uneek While the two founders (and sisters) of Skall grew up near ...
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News briefsBerghaus with new DACH marketing team
Source: Berghaus Stephanie Demuth British outdoor specialist Berghaus has reorganized its marketing team for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), confirming its growth strategy in the German-speaking market. Responsible for the change is Pentland Brands Deutschland GmbH in Gmund, which – in addition to Berghaus – also ...
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News briefsThule continues to expand its European e-commerce presence
In early May, Thule successfully launched thule.com e-commerce in Poland, opening its 12th DTC store in Europe. The company said that Poland, the seventh largest country in Europe with a population of around 40 million, offers a significant opportunity to bring all its products closer to many more consumers. The ...
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News briefsKent Outdoors sells Kona Bikes to a group led by Kona’s founders
US-based Kent Outdoors has announced that it has closed on the sale of Kona Bikes. The financial details of the transaction have remained undisclosed. Kona was sold to a group led by its original founders, Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron. Kent only had bought Kona in early 2022. The new ...
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News briefsPitti Uomo will host outdoor brands
At the summer edition of Pitti Uomo, the biannual men’s fashion show held since 1972, which will next take place from June 11 to 14 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, the “I Go Out” section will be dedicated to the passion for open spaces and outdoor sports. Pitti ...
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News briefsHyosung has joined Textile Exchange as Partner-level member
Hyosung, the South Korean sustainable textile solutions provider, has become a Partner-level member of the global non-profit Textile Exchange. Through its Climate+ stragegy, Textile Exchange helps the fashion, textile and apparel industries reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that come from fiber and raw material production by 2030. Hyosung Global Sustainability ...
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News briefsEquip creates role of European Sales Director
Source: Equip Hervé Domenighini Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd, owner of the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands, has appointed Hervé Domenighini as European Sales Director. He will join the company on June 12th. In this newly created role, Domenighini will lead Equip’s strategic commercial activities in Europe, ...
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News briefsDeuter Trail Attack enters the next round
On May 15, 2024, Deuter launched the application process for the Deuter Trail Attack 2024, with four places up for grabs for a very special one-week Alpine cross. You can choose between enduro action across the scenic highlights of Provence or freeride fun on high alpine trails through the Western ...
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News briefsSkechers teams up with John Deere
Source: Business Wire Skechers x John Deere : designed for the field, trail and street US footwear brand Skechers and US agricultural, construction and forestry equipment specialist John Deere have teamed up to enrich the global work, outdoor and fashion industries with a joint brand offering for ...
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News briefsWhoop and Assos place data collection directly into cycling shorts
After nearly two years of careful product development and stringent testing, Assos and Whoop unveiled a new garment that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology and quality craftsmanship in cycling apparel: the Mille GT Whoop Bib Shorts C2 and the UMA GT Whoop Bib Shorts C2. The companies say their collaboration represents ...
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News briefsRapala joins UN Global Compact
Finnish fishing tackle manufacturer Rapala VMC Corporation announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact. Membership in the UN Global Compact allows the company to leverage the expertise and resources of this prestigious organization to advance its sustainability agenda. By aligning with global standards, Rapala VMC aims to ...
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News briefsHaglöfs’ CEO steps down
Source: Haglöfs Fredrik Ohlsson leaves his post as CEO of Haglöfs Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs announced a change at the top of the company on May 17. Fredrik Ohlsson, who has led the company for five years, will step down as CEO. This decision is in line ...
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News briefsTNF opens new concept store in Singapore
The North Face (TNF) returns to Singapore’s retail landscape courtesy of one of the Middle East’s leading family conglomerates, GMG, following its withdrawal in 2017. The new concept store, with a retail space of around 230 sqm in VivoCity, is the first of its kind Southeast Asia and features products ...
