All Retail articles – Page 24
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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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ArticleRecommerce specialist Trove appoints new CEO
Trove, a leading US-based resale and trade-in company for brands and retailers, has appointed Terry Boyle as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17. Boyle brings extensive experience in the retail industry, having previously served as CEO or President of several companies. He succeeds Gayle Tait, who has decided ...
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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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ArticleArc’teryx unveils first Alpha Store, ‘challenging retail status quo’
Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx, founded in 1989, has unveiled its new Alpha store format in Toronto. The company said the US debut will follow later this summer at 580 Broadway in Manhattan. Other future openings have not yet been announced. “Arc’teryx is looking to challenge the retail status quo and ...
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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 ...
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News briefsGiant expands own-store network in Spain
According to CMDsport, Giant has opened a fifth own-store in Spain. This one covers 500 square meters, boasts a section devoted to women’s cycling and is situated in the island capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The brand believes it is sure to become a flagship in Spain, like its ...
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News briefsRose Bikes expands service network to over 130 partner workshops in DACH
Rose Bikes is strategically expanding its stationary network of partner workshops. The German company is entering into a cooperation with Verbund Service und Fahrrad (VSF), one of the largest stationary networks in Germany’s industry, and is successively adding VSF-allride certified workshops to its service portfolio. In addition to its nine ...
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ArticleREI posts $3.76 billion in revenue in 2023, but loses $311 million net
US specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op released its impact report and financial results for 2023 on April 30. The year closed with $3.76 billion in net sales and nearly $270 million invested back into the co-op community. Net sales were down 2.4 percent from 2022, and the co-op reported a ...
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ArticleLa Sportiva opens first US retail store in Colorado
Italian mountain sports brand La Sportiva celebrated its first retail store in the US with a Grand Opening event in Boulder, Colorado, on April 18-19. The new location at 2100 Broadway has been open to the public since Jan. 2, 2024. The Grand Opening helped underscore the brand’s commitment to ...
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News briefsThe North Face tries Barcelona again
The North Face (TNF) will be opening an own-store in Barcelona, according to TradeSport. It will cover 700 square meters at 121 Rambla de Catalunya – a site formerly held by Benetton. Intersport is next door. There is no set opening date, but the premises already display the TNF brand. ...
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ArticleREI Path Ahead Ventures recognizes 16 emerging US outdoor companies
REI Path Ahead Ventures has announced that 16 emerging companies have completed the Embark program, a three-month curriculum developed in partnership with Founded Outdoors to help founders of color in the U.S. turn their early-stage ideas into viable businesses. The Embark program is part of REI Path Ahead Ventures, the ...
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News briefsKlättermusen opens first Swedish store after almost half a century
While the Swedish sustainable outdoor brand Klättermusen works with a large number of retailers worldwide, including fashion, sports and outdoor stores, and operates own stores in Asia, including one in Seoul, it did not have any own stores in Europe until the opening of its 36 Kings Road location in ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter opens additional store repair shops in Stuttgart and Cologne
German outdoor retail chain Globetrotter opened another care and repair service workshop in Stuttgart on the occasion of Earth Day on April 22. On May 6, the largest repair workshop to date will open in Cologne. “We are very proud that with the new workshops in Stuttgart and Cologne, 17 ...
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ArticleNorwegian Second-Hand Trade Act to change
On April 5, the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Jan Christian Vestre, presented the government’s proposed changes to the Second-Hand Act at Bergans’ flagship store in Oslo. The choice of location was not accidental: Bergans, together with several other retailers, has been strongly in favor of changing the law. ...
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ArticleOpening of first Brompton Junction in Austria
Just in time for the Vienna Bike Festival on Rathausplatz, Brompton opened Austria’s first “Junction” in Vienna on April 13, 2024. The British brand specializing in urban bike mobility is now presenting its folding bikes in collaboration with Citybiker.at in the new flagship store at Lerchenfelder Straße 15. ...
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News briefsArc’teryx opens first Parisian store and announces second address
Arc’teryx has opened a store at 42 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, in Paris’ Marais district. It is the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store in France’s capital city. Arc’teryx has been present in Paris for many years through the wholesale channel. The Vancouver-based outdoor and performance apparel brand has also announced that it ...
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ArticleSwedish Supreme Court confirms reorganization plan for Sportshopen’s parent
On 15 April, the Swedish Supreme Court confirmed the restructuring plan for Swedemount Sportswear & Fashion AB. The majority of Swedemount’s suppliers and creditor groups had already voted to confirm the restructuring plan in December last year, which was subsequently approved by both the District Court and the Court of ...
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News briefsPatagonia opens its first store in Amsterdam
Source: Patagonia US outdoor brand Patagonia has opened a store in Amsterdam. It is its first retail location in the Dutch capital city and 11th flagship in Europe. Amsterdam has been home to Patagonia’s EMEA headquarters for the past ten years. The new store stands on the ...
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News briefsDecathlon Spain expands rentals to snow sports and now cycling
Decathlon Spain not only has introduced cycling rentals for adults but also, according to Palco23, will be the first in the country to offer a full selection on a subscription model. This full selection includes mountain, trekking and city bikes, both mechanical and electric. The monthly fee starts at €19.99 ...
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ArticleDecathlon Germany expanding e-bike range with refurbisher Rebike
After sporting goods chain Decathlon Sportartikel GmbH & Co. KG (Decathlon Germany) recently announced that it would be adding the “hip (e-)city bikes” from Sushi Bikes maker Sushi Mobility GmbH to its portfolio, the bike-affine sporting goods giant is now also joining forces with the largest German e-bike refurbisher Rebike ...
