TRADE SHOWS AND EVENTS
+++ The exhibitor space for the MADE trade event, a new handmade bike show set to make its debut on Aug. 24-27, 2023 in Portland, Oregon, was sold out in just one week’s time, the organizers said +++
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ The former CEO of Svendsen Sport, Hans Maasbøl, has left the fishing industry to become a board director at Ferm Living, a Copenhagen-based furniture, accessories and lighting business +++
+++ On its investor relations site, Japanese fabrics technology specialist Teijin has announced a number of executive changes effective throughout the coming months
+++ Bart Kennedy is to join Polygiene from international antimicrobial and odor control specialist Microban, as commercial director +++
PRODUCT AND MARKETING
+++ Vissla has announced that pro surfer Matt McGillivray has joined its roster of athletes +++
CORPORATE AND M&A
+++ Aiming for leadership in employee mental health in the outdoor industry, Cotopaxi has entered a partnership with AI-assisted coaching platform Sibly for a 24/7 accessibility of mental support to its team members as well as their spouses and dependents +++
RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION
+++ One pair of socks for charity for every pair of socks sold: In a joint project with German headgear and socks brand P.A.C, Munich-based retailer Sporthaus Schuster has now donated 400 pairs of socks to the Münchner Tafel e.V., which will be distributed to homeless people +++
+++ Sport 2000 Germany has expanded the offerings for its outdoor profis and retailers with a broader outdoor assortment: a newly implemented sales training platform powered by SaaS-provider Myagi offers free online product and material knowledge and seminars to sales staff +++
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