All Retail articles – Page 3
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ArticleREI reduces workforce
In a memo to affected REI Co-op employees, CEO Eric Artz announced that the US outdoor retailer will have to cut 357 jobs. This affects 200 employees at headquarters, 6 in S&CS, 30 in Experiences and 121 in distribution centers. “The coming days are going to be tough as we ...
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ArticleOrganoTex signs retail agreement with Burdock Outdoor Group
The Swedish public green-tech company OrganoClick and the Swedish retail chain Burdock Outdoor Group have signed a cooperation agreement to introduce the OrganoTex range of waterproofing products for outdoor clothing and footwear to Burdock Outdoor’s store network. Source: OrganoClick OrganoTex Wash-In-Waterproofing Burdock Outdoor Group operates 170 hunting ...
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News briefsIcebug opens store in central Stockholm
Swedish footwear brand Icebug is opening a 75-sqm store on Norrlandsgatan in central Stockholm. The brand already operated a concept store in Gothenburg and said it was looking for a suitable location in Stockholm. In addition to selling shoes, the new store will also have a repair workshop.
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News briefsCamp Base allies with adventure travel agency
On Dec. 22, according to CMDsport, Camp Base struck a deal with Manaslu Adventures. The companies’ chief executives have agreed to an exchange of shares. The Spanish mountain sports retail chain and the adventure travel agency are both looking to increase their competitiveness. At its height a few years ago, ...
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ArticleArc’teryx obtains injunction against Adidas over Vancouver store, alleged risk of confusion
Arc’teryx obtains injunction against Adidas over Vancouver store and alleged risk of confusion
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News briefsBergfreunde takeover finalized
As previously reported, the French sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon S.E. signed a purchase agreement in late November with the US outdoor retailer Backcountry to acquire the German mountain sports, climbing and outdoor e-commerce retailer Bergfreunde GmbH. It has now been officially announced that the transaction was completed and ...
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News briefsMillet opens new concept store in the heart of Paris
French brand Millet has inaugurated a new store in Paris. The “Millet Camp De Base” (French for base camp), a new retail concept dedicated to the greatest names in mountaineering, is located at 10 rue du Vieux Colombier in the elegant 6th arrondissement. The 260-sqm store celebrates Reinhold Messner, Walter ...
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OpinionThe Rise of the Intelligent User: Are brands keeping up?
Our columnist Charles Ross looks back on the past year and takes a closer look at the new generation of consumers, with whom he can relate as a former gear nerd himself, but whose modern consumer universe looks a little different than it used to.
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News briefsEcco opens first store in NYC, new President Americas
Ecco has opened its first store in New York. The 300 sqm shop is situated at 110 Grand Street in SoHo. It features the Danish company’s full range of footwear and accessories and some special-edition pieces that will be exclusive to the Manhattan flagship. On Dec. 1, Deniz Erda became ...
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News briefsDeporvillage expands porfolio
Deporvillage has added six brands to its retail portfolio, according to CMDsport. Both online and through the two physical stores it opened this year, in Madrid and Granada, it will now sell the bicycles of Berria, Bianchi, BMC, Lapierre, Mondraker and Pinarello. The retailer, a part of Iberian Sports Retail ...
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News briefsDidriksons’ returns to Paris with AI-powered store experience
Source: Didriksons Following its French debut in 2021, Swedish jacket brand Didriksons is delighted to announce its return to Paris for a third consecutive year. Against the backdrop of the vibrant Le Marais district, Didriksons will set up its pop-up store in the iconic Heureux les Curieux. ...
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News briefsPeak Performance opens first store in Berlin
Source: Alex Hackel/Peak Performance Peak Performance goes Berlin Swedish outdoor brand Peak Performance is opening a new concept store in Berlin on Dec. 8, 2023. Located at Neue Schönhauser Straße 11 in Berlin Mitte (downtown), the 160-sqm store targets Berlin’s growing outdoor community and offers a curated ...
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ArticleInsolvent WiggleCRC’s new business model focuses on the UK
In the wake of the insolvency of Signa Holding, the British subsidiary WiggleCRC of Signa Sports United (SSU) also had to file for insolvency on Oct. 24. The appointed administrators Anthony John Wright and Alastair Rex Massey of London-based management and restructuring consultancy FRP Advisory have now announced a new ...
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News briefsNew Blue Tomato retail store is the first in the country
Austrian board sports and lifestyle specialist Blue Tomato has opened its first store in Belgium. The 240 sqm shop is located in the center of Antwerp, on the historic Wiegstraat. Source: Blue Tomato The new Blue Tomato store in Belgium Of the decision to open a ...
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News briefsDecathlon becomes title sponsor and bike supplier of the AG2R La Mondiale team
Decathlon will be replacing Citroën as the title sponsor of the AG2R cycling team in the upcoming season. In addition, the French sporting goods retailer will supply bikes, glasses and helmets to the 28 riders of the team. These products, which the Decathlon teams will co-create with the riders, will ...
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News briefsPeak Performance recruits Head of Retail from Adidas
Habit.se reports that Oskar Hammar is the new Head of Retail at the Swedish brand Peak Performance, which belongs to Amer Sports. Hammar has many years of experience in the fashion industry and most recently worked as Global Retail Manager at Adidas. Before that, he spent almost three years at ...
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ArticleBergfreunde changes ownership
Bergfreunde GmbH, the German online specialist retailer for mountain sports, climbing and outdoor equipment, has a new strategic partner: French sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon is acquiring the German company from US outdoor retailer Backcountry. The purchase agreement was signed on Nov. 24, 2023. The completion of the transaction ...
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News briefsGo Outdoors’ profit drops due to higher operating costs
Go Outdoors Retail Ltd. reported a pre-tax profit of £13.1 million (€15.0m) for the year to Jan. 28, 2023, compared to £21.5 million (€24.7m) in the previous year. The company primarily attributed the drop to property, utility and freight costs, which “increased disproportionately.” The company’s gross margin decreased to 41.5 ...
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ArticleClimate protection initiative ORCC publishes 2023 annual report
The Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment (ORCC), an open network of European outdoor retailers for more climate protection in the outdoor industry, has published its annual balance sheet for 2023. The ORCC was founded in September 2021 by the five European companies Yonderland (formerly A.S. Adventure), Bergfreunde, Bergzeit, Sportler and Internetstores. ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter launches second-hand buying campaign on Black Friday
For Black Friday on Nov. 24, the German outdoor retailer Globetrotter is turning the tables from 11 am until 6 pm and is planning a major purchase campaign for used outdoor equipment instead of a spending spree and discount battles. The big goal is to buy the 20,000th second-hand item ...
