News Briefs – Page 7
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News briefsGlobetrotter launches Germany-wide second-hand buyback day
Instead of focusing on new purchases at the start of the season, the Hamburg-based outdoor retail chain Globetrotter is focusing on sustainable consumption and giving used goods a second chance: from hardware to clothing, all 22 adventure and city stores in Germany will be accepting used outdoor equipment on March ...
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News briefsInfinited Fiber faces layoffs as part of its restructuring efforts
Finland-based textile technology specialist Infinited Fiber has adjusted its cost and organizational structure as part of its restructuring efforts. According to the company, the negotiations, which have now been completed, have resulted in both temporary layoffs among the staff of Infinited Fiber Company Oy and Infinited Fiber Kemi Oy and ...
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News briefsNew Wave increases operating profit by 5% in FY23
Annual operating profit for Swedish New Wave Group, whose business operates in three segments, increased by 5 percent to 1,577.2 million Swedish kroner (€140.4m) for the 12 months ended Dec. 31 as total revenues inched up by 2 percent to SEK 3,874.6 million (€344.9m) from SEK 3,782.3 million. In Q4, ...
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News briefs12th VELOBerlin at Tempelhof Airport
The 12th edition of the VELOBerlin bicycle festival will once again take place on April 13-14 in the German capital at Tempelhof Airport in the Hangar 5 and the outdoor area. The public can expect an extensive program with more than 200 exhibitors, spacious test tracks, stage talks, workshops and ...
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News briefsColorado ski brand acquired by US real estate developer
Chase Gardaphe, an American real estate developer focused on developing and managing manufactured housing communities, has acquired Romp Skis, a Colorado-based custom ski brand. Romp was originally founded by Morgan and Caleb Weinberg in 2010 and has grown exponentially over the past decade. Gardaphe will continue to expand operations at ...
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News briefsE-motor upgrade for Oru kayaks
Oru Kayak, the original origami kayak brand now owned by Solo Brands, has presented the latest upgrade to its foldable fleet of kayaks: Electric motors. Developed in partnership with California-based Bixpy Motors, Oru’s e-propulsion system offers paddlers a unique electric-assist kayak in a lightweight package that is portable and easy ...
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News briefsE-snowmobile experiences in Wyoming
Source: FLO FLO powers electric-snowmobiles for Off-Grid Experiences in Wyoming FLO, a North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider, and Off-Grid Experiences Jackson Hole, a Wyoming-based outdoor adventure company, are offering (and powering) „green” winter adventures in the great American ...
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News briefsNorrøna ambassador Vincent Colliard reaches South Pole solo in record time
Source: Norrøna Norrøna ambassador Vincent Colliard On Jan. 11, 2024, Norrøna ambassador Vincent Colliard became the fastest person in Antarctic history to reach the South Pole alone and unsupported on skis. He broke the previous world record by almost 2 days and covered 1140 km in 22 ...
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News briefsLenzing again receives CDP’s Triple A for sustainability leadership
Lenzing Group, the Austrian supplier of wood-based specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has been included for the third year in a row on the annual “A-List” of global environmental non-profit CDP, which assesses and recognizes sustainability leadership. Lenzing is one of only ten companies to achieve a ...
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News briefsGiant partners with Dick’s Sporting Goods
Giant Group has agreed a new partnership deal with Dick’s Sporting Goods, America’s largest sports retail chain, involving the Giant brand. Upon the terms of the agreement, about 25 stores in the US owned by Dick’s, including House of Sport, Public Lands and Moosejaw locations, will sell Giant bikes. Specifically, ...
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News briefsCarbios partners with De Smet on construction of PET biorecycling plant
Carbios, a French company specializing in biological recycling based on enzyme technologies, has announced that it is partnering with De Smet Engineers & Contractors on the construction of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) biorecycling plant, described by Carbios as the first-of-its-kind in the world. The facility in Longlaville, in northeast France, ...
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News briefsBain Capital reportedly plans to help Snow Peak go private
Late last week, several media outlets worldwide reported that the US buyout fund Bain Capital is planning to take Japanese outdoor manufacturer Snow Peak private in a management buyout valued at 50 billion yen ($333 million). Snow Peak responded on Feb. 16 that the news was not based on a ...
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News briefsSalomon partners with Hikeish to get diverse communities outdoors
Salomon’s charitable Salomon Foundation has joined forces with Hikeish, a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization, on a new initiative to get diverse communities outdoors. Hikeish organizes activities for underrepresented groups, such as road running, trail running, or hiking. Hikeish was founded by Benje Williams and Ken Bernard, who are also the co-founders ...
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News briefsIntertextile to feature 3,000 exhibitors
The spring edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, China’s biggest fabrics trade show, will showcase the collections of some 3,000 domestic and international exhibitors. The event will be staged at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai on March 6-8, in a 190,000 sqm exhibition area. The show is ...
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News briefsAsics EMEA welcomes nine new trail runners
Asics has announced that nine new elite runners have joined its trail team. The team now consists of 48 members from around the world. The brand has welcomed Miguel Benítez (Spain), Ben Dhiman (U.S.), Romain Discher (France), Greta Garcia Moran (Spain), Julie Lelong (France), Dorian Louvet (France), Antonio Martínez Pérez ...
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News briefsBankruptcy estate of Hövding acquired by Austrian iSi Group
The bankruptcy estate of Hövding Sverige AB, the Swedish company known for its innovative airbag protection for cyclists, has been acquired by the privately owned Austrian industrial company iSi Group. The acquisition of assets includes all technology, know-how, patents and other intellectual property rights previously owned by Hövding Sverige AB, ...
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News briefsHelly Hansen sales rose by 7.1 percent in 2023
Helly Hansen, the Norwegian brand owned by Canadian Tire, generated C$837.2 million (€576.2m) in 2023 sales versus C$781.9 million in 2022. In the final quarter, the business suffered a 9.3 percent sales decline to C$274.0 million (€188.6m) against C$301.8 million due to the timing of shipments as more fall/winter products ...
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News briefsINOV8 opens first store in a UK city
British running, walking and fitness brand INOV8 has chosen Sheffield as the location for its first store in a UK city. The store opened on Feb. 1 at Dyson Place on Sharrow Vale Road and has created five new jobs. It sells INOV8 branded footwear, clothing and equipment for runners, ...
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News briefsSpyder to launch PFAS-free ski apparel starting this fall
Liberated Brands has unveiled an ambitious plan to eliminate per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) from the Spyder ski apparel line starting in fall 2024. The elimination of PFAS will be strategically implemented through a multi-season initiative. At the same time, the brand will also introduce new innovations in waterproof materials ...
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News briefsUTMB World Series welcomes Suunto as official GPS watch and technical partner
The UTMB World Series and Suunto have announced a global partnership. As the official watch and technical partner, Suunto will support the races in navigating the trails of the 41 UTMB World Series events. Athletes who own a Suunto Vertical or Suunto Race watch will be able to download intuitive ...
