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News briefsEcco targets 50 stores in India by 2028
The Danish footwear brand is accelerating its retail growth in India, describing the country as one of its highest-potential global markets.
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Short Stops Week 19, 2026
CORPORATE AND M&A +++ Zwift has acquired real-route indoor cycling platform Rouvy for an undisclosed sum, with both brands set to continue operating independently while leveraging Zwift’s growing hardware ecosystem and a fast-expanding indoor cycling market +++ Fenix Outdoor has completed the acquisition of the remaining 35% of Norwegian wool ...
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ArticleEcco debuts protein fiber shoe
The Danish footwear brand has introduced a limited-edition Biom 720 shoe featuring a new protein-based fiber made from leather production by-products.
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News briefsGant names new CEO
The American-rooted premium lifestyle brand appoints a new chief executive to guide product elevation and retail expansion worldwide.
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Short Stops Week 37, 2025
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Rumpl has appointed industry veteran Phyllis Grove to its Board of Directors to support brand expansion and growth in the technical blanket category +++ Ecco Americas has named industry veteran Matt Feiner as its new Chief Commercial Officer +++ Etsy has expanded CTO Rafe Colburn’s role ...
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News briefsHaglöfs appoints Steen Borgholm to board
The Swedish outdoor brand has named a former footwear and fashion CEO to its board as it looks to expand its international presence.
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ArticlePlant closures at Lowa and Ecco
Two European shoe manufacturers are closing individual production facilities in Slovakia as part of a comprehensive strategic and market-oriented realignment.
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Short Stops Week 15, 2025
M&A +++ Oiselle, the US-based women’s running brand founded in 2007, is now officially woman-owned following a majority investment by runner and longtime supporter Margo Cramer +++ E-COMMERCE +++ US-based teleshopping and e-commerce company QVC is turning to TikTok to rejuvenate its live shopping business and attract a ...
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ArticleEcco reports 2024 loss, injects €48m to bolster balance sheet
The Danish company posted a €37.6m loss in 2024 and received a €48m capital injection to stabilize its balance sheet as it sets its sights on a return to profitability in 2025.
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Short Stops Week 09, 2025
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ North American sporting goods retailer Lids has appointed long-time executive Greg Cox as CFO to lead finance, loss prevention, HR and IT initiatives and drive strategic growth and operational efficiencies +++ Eyewear brand Wiley X has expanded its sales leadership team, appointing Seth Quackenbush, Jack Schindler and ...