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Short Stops Week 34, 2026
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Covation/United Wheels, parent company of Huffy and Batch Bicycles, has appointed industry veteran Henning Schroeder as Senior Director of Product – E-Mobility to lead product strategy and expansion across e-bikes, e-scooters and e-mopeds +++ California-based activewear brand Vuori has appointed former Abercrombie & Fitch CMO Carey Collins ...
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Short stopsShort Stops Week 33, 2026
CORPORATE AND M&A +++ Etsy will lay off 220 employees (about 12% of its workforce) as part of an organizational restructuring, while reporting 6% revenue growth but a $46.7 million quarterly net loss and reaffirming AI as a tool to augment – not replace – its workforce +++ Bloomberg Intelligence ...
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Short Stops Week 30, 2026
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Norwegian outdoor and action sports brand Sweet Protection has appointed Anin Sophie Schüller as Retail Marketing, Community and Marketing Coordinator for Central Europe +++ Anta brand CEO Xu Yang has resigned for personal and family reasons, with Anta Group co-CEO Lai Shixian appointed interim CEO as the ...
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ArticleDeuter carrying system supports surgical robot
Deuter has adapted backpack technology for Hellstern Medical’s Noac robotic surgical support system, which has entered NATO’s DIANA program.
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ArticleMaier Sports restructures leadership team
Schwan-Stabilo has restructured the leadership of Maier Sports, with Simone Mayer assuming sole responsibility as managing director following the departure of Lothar Baisch.
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Short Stops Week 26, 2026
TRADE SHOW & EVENTS +++ Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) has confirmed that its 2027 edition will take place at Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre from May 24-26, with exhibitor bookings set to open shortly following consultation with the industry +++ The second edition of Milano Mountain Show, the event for winter sports ...
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News briefsDeuter expands support program for aspiring mountain guides
Deuter is expanding its “Becoming a Guide” initiative, offering financial support and equipment packages to aspiring mountain guides in four European countries.
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News briefsDeuter highlights apprenticeship program
The German backpack and sleeping bag specialist is highlighting its apprenticeship program and employee development approach as part of a regional business magazine feature.
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ArticleSchwan-Stabilo Outdoor Group names new CEO
After 14 years with the company, Outdoor Group CEO Martin Riebel will step down at the end of June, with former Intersport executive Christoph Frechen taking over leadership of the multi-brand outdoor business.
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News briefsDeuter launches limited Atherton edition of Attack protector pack
Limited to 100 units worldwide, Deuter’s new Attack Atherton backpack was developed with mountain bike legend Gee Atherton for demanding enduro and downhill riding.