Trail running – Page 14
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The Microfibre Consortium launches 2030 roadmap
Following its microfiber data portal launch and the aligned test methods worked out together with partnering universities and scientific institutions, The Microfibre Consortium has now revealed its Microfibre 2030 commitment and roadmap. The commitment worked out by the consortium (partnering with the EOG and the University of Leeds) is outlining ...
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For one-time bonus payment: Bike24 starts share buyback
German e-commerce cycling, running and swimming sports retailer Bike24 Holding AG has been trading on the stock exchange floor since the end of June 2021. The company’s shares, which once launched with a purchase price of just €15 and then often moved up, but also sometimes down, were well up ...
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USWE finalizes acquisition of VOID Cycling
USWE, the Swedish specialist for backpacks for two-wheeling, running and winter sports enthusiasts, has completed the acquisition of VOID Cycling that was previously announced in July. The company will be fully integrated into USWE Sports AB. Since signing the purchase agreement in July, USWE and the former owner, Tenson BV, ...
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ASF 4.0 shoe factory starts production in France
One year after laying the foundation stone and despite the pandemic, the Advanced Shoe Factory 4.0 (ASF 4.0) in Ardoix, in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, started up its automated production facility for sports footwear on Sept. 16. ASF 4.0 is a subsidiary of textile specialist Chamatex ...
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On runs to New York Stock Exchange to go public
Source: On Running On runs to NYSE 100 runners, along with the founders of On, David Allemann, Caspar Coppetti and Oliver Bernhard, and co-CEOs Martin Hoffmann and Marc Maurer ran alongside the Hudson River and over to Wall Street on the morning of Sept. 15 to ring ...
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Lycra introduces new one-size-fits-more fiber
With the launch of a new stretch fiber named Lycra Adaptiv, The Lycra Company (based in Wilmington, U.S.) is addressing the demand for more inclusive sizing that is not only important for consumers but might also allow for a potential reduction of SKUs by covering a broader range of body ...
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Polygiene hires Sean Tindale as new CMO
Source: Polygiene Sean Tindale, new CMO Malmö, Sweden-based Polygiene Group has appointed Sean Tindale as its new chief marketing officer, effective at the end of September. He is joining in from the fashion brand Vero Moda (owned by the Besteller Group), where he was global marketing director ...
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Premiere of the EcoHimal Charity Run powered by Salomon and Sympatex
The non-profit organization EcoHimal e.V. is organizing its first charity run on Strava in September. The campaign is supported by Salomon and Sympatex. In addition to the virtual Strava Challenge, the event format also includes two Salomon test events on Sept. 9 and 23, 2021, in front of the Salomon ...
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Oeko-Tex reports successful 2020/21 year, with strong growth for Made in Green label
In its annual report for 2020/21, Oeko-Tex looks back to a turbulent era by changes and challenges due to the pandemic and the increasing pressure to move all partners in the supply chains to more sustainability and less CO2 emissions. During the last year, Oeko-Tex went live on Instagram for ...
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SOLE launches climate accountability initiative and carbon-negative insoles
Canadian footwear company SOLE has launched CO2negative, an initiative in collaboration with ReCORK™ to promote and facilitate the accurate labeling of the climate impact of consumer products and the certification of CO2-negative products, and simultaneously announced its first CO2negative™-certified insoles, the Performance footbed collection. Made from ReCORK recycled cork, the ...
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Superfeet presents new softer insoles for running
Superfeet has unveiled its Adapt Run collection of insoles, an evolution of Superfeet technology as the new product is more soft and flexible, as opposed to the known firm feel of the brand’s insoles. The new cushioned outsoles, designed for runners who want a comfortable stride and insoles that adapt ...
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On Holding files registration for IPO
On Holding, the Swiss company that owns On, the performance brand specializing in running and trail running founded in Zurich in 2010 by Olivier Bernhard, David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti, has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed ...
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On opens temporary travel agencies for local recommendations in Berlin and L.A.
On Aug. 26, On will launch the new Cloudaway, a new hybrid outdoor shoe, sustainably produced, ultra-lightweight and flexible, created for the new travel, which On says is all about moving consciously, walking slower, staying longer and being mindfully present. Source: On The new Cloudaway outdoor hybrid shoe ...
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Adidas to sell Reebok to ABG for €2.1 bn
On Aug. 12, Adidas has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Reebok to the Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for a total of up to €2.1 billion. The majority will be paid in cash at the time of closing, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2022, ...
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CoDi sees “explosive” growth at Boa Technology
Compass Diversified (CoDi) highlighted the “explosive” growth of the recently acquired Boa Technology in its second quarter ended June 30, cautioning that the brand’s expansion is likely to slow in the second half of the year. Boa, which owns the Boa Fit System for shoe fastening, was acquired by CoDi ...
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First “She is Outdoors” gear awards winners
Picking the best from 37 products from 28 brands in five categories, the #sheisoutdoors awards were given to Devold, Exped, Pyua, Norrøna, Wechsel, The North Face and Salomon. The first dedicated women’s outdoor gear award, initiated by Munich-based outdoor enthusiasts Jana Erb and Miriam Mayer of Kontrapixel, was chosen by ...
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Deckers Brands posts Q1 sales growth, raises FY22 outlook
Deckers Brands reported a first-quarter revenue increase of 78.2 percent to $504.7 million, while the company’s earnings per share increased to $1.71 compared to basic loss per share of $0.28 for the same period last year. The company has raised its full-year fiscal 2022 outlook and now expects earnings per ...
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OrthoLite pushes for zero waste in insoles
U.S. insole specialist OrthoLite, a supplier for over 350 footwear brands worldwide, has announced a widespread zero waste initiative to reduce the environmental impact of its products that are used in roughly 500 million pairs of shoes every year. The company’s commitment includes investment in a proprietary manufacturing system that ...
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Bergzeit Trails for Trees collects 1,443,000 vertical meters
Source: Bergzeit Peter Naumann (Bergwaldprojekt e.V.) receives the donation from Bergzeit for 1,000 trees. In June, the German mountain sports retailer Bergzeit called on the trail community to run meters of altitude for a tree donation with the Trails for Trees Challenge. For every Mont Blanc climbed, ...
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ENOS initiates Outdoor Sports Inclusion Award
In partnership with the EOG and the It’s Great Out There Coalition, the European Network of Outdoor Sports (ENOS) is organizing a new award series to promote greater participation in the outdoors by under-represented groups, including those with disabilities. The new Outdoor Sports Inclusion Award will recognize the brands developing ...