RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
+++ Arc’teryx has opened a new three-story, 890-sqm Alpha Store in Montréal, replacing its longtime Saint-Catherine location and combining retail with ReBird repair and resale services, community space and locally inspired features
+++ Boardriders has opened a 486-sqm flagship store in central Warsaw, bringing Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, Element and RVCA together under one roof +++
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ Swedish sporting goods retailer Stadium has strengthened its organization with seven strategic appointments across product, e-commerce, business development, controlling, customer insights and design as part of its Stadium Future program to support further growth
+++ Active Brands Group Scandinavia (ABG) has appointed former Stadium retail sales employee Melvin Carls as Field Sales Representative in Sweden, strengthening its sales team and retailer relationships in the market
+++ French multifiber recycling firm Recyc’Elit has appointed Bruno Langlois, most recently Business Development Director at Carbios, as its Senior Business Developer
+++ Industry Nine has appointed Seth Brosnan, previously responsible for global distribution at Pon.Bike, as Chief Commercial Officer +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ Batch Bicycles has launched the eAF.1 Adventure in the US, a $2,200 fat-tire e-bike featuring a 750W rear-hub motor, 720Wh battery, 26-by-4-inch tires, 80mm suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes and integrated rear rack for everyday and off-pavement riding +++
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
+++ The Misano World Circuit (Italy) is hosting the 9th edition of the International Bike Festival on Sept. 4-6, 2026, bringing together over 600 brands and 360 exhibitors +++
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