Trail Running – Page 2
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News briefsOdlo migrates online business to Scayle
Sportswear brand Odlo has chosen Scayle’s enterprise commerce platform to future-proof its online business. The launch of Odlo’s new online presence is planned for early 2025. The move to Scayle will provide the Swiss-based functional apparel manufacturer with a flexible and expandable e-commerce platform optimized for B2C brands and retailers. ...
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ArticleCoDi believes inventory will become tailwind in 2024
After a difficult 2023, where inventory destocking negatively impacted results at its four outdoor-related businesses, Compass Diversified (CoDi) is banking on a “much higher level of growth” for many of its consumer businesses this year. Additionally, the group, which has eyes on more companies and brands in its portfolio, says ...
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News briefsMontane publishes first Impact Report
As part of its commitment to reduce its environmental impact, outdoor clothing specialist Montane has just released its “2023 Impact Report.” The company said that from now on, it will publish these reports annually. The report highlights Montane’s initiatives in three key areas: People, Product, and Planet. Montane’s journey to ...
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ArticleGarmin reports strong Q4 results, guides to 10 percent revenue growth in FY24
Fueled by double-digit gains in both net sales and operating income, Garmin reported strong Q4 results and offered guidance on FY24, where it sees total sales improving by 10 percent to $5.75 billion but overall gross margin contracting by 100 basis points to 56.5 percent. In Q4 ended Dec. ...
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News briefsAsics EMEA welcomes nine new trail runners
Asics has announced that nine new elite runners have joined its trail team. The team now consists of 48 members from around the world. The brand has welcomed Miguel Benítez (Spain), Ben Dhiman (U.S.), Romain Discher (France), Greta Garcia Moran (Spain), Julie Lelong (France), Dorian Louvet (France), Antonio Martínez Pérez ...
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News briefsINOV8 opens first store in a UK city
British running, walking and fitness brand INOV8 has chosen Sheffield as the location for its first store in a UK city. The store opened on Feb. 1 at Dyson Place on Sharrow Vale Road and has created five new jobs. It sells INOV8 branded footwear, clothing and equipment for runners, ...
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News briefsUTMB World Series welcomes Suunto as official GPS watch and technical partner
The UTMB World Series and Suunto have announced a global partnership. As the official watch and technical partner, Suunto will support the races in navigating the trails of the 41 UTMB World Series events. Athletes who own a Suunto Vertical or Suunto Race watch will be able to download intuitive ...
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News briefsHoka with new President
Deckers Brands has named Robin Green President of its Hoka brand with immediate effect. Green will serve on the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Dave Powers, the CEO and President of Deckers Brands. ”Green has an extensive track record of leading and operating complex global businesses while delivering transformative ...
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News briefsOdlo and POW Switzerland launch sustainable Zeroweight running capsule
Source: Odlo Swiss brand Odlo announces its second product collaboration with Protect Our Winters (POW) Switzerland. The result is the Odlo x POW Zeroweight Running Capsule, a six-piece collection made entirely from recycled materials. This new product collaboration follows the launch of the Odlo x POW Blackcomb ...
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News briefsNew Xterra Slovakia in 2024
Xterra has announced Xterra Slovakia as the newest international off-road triathlon series addition. The inaugural event is set to take place in historic Banská Štiavnica on July 12-13, 2024. The event will feature full-distance and sprint contests, catering to both elite competitors and those new to the sport. Xterra Slovakia ...
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ArticleDeckers reports strong results, raises guidance and names new CEO
Bolstered by strong Q3 gains in the DTC channel, Deckers Brands has reported 35 percent operating income growth, 16 percent revenue expansion on a reported basis, and a 570-basis-point increase in gross margin for the period ended Dec. 31. With the strong results, the Ugg and Hoka parent raised its ...
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News briefsMajority shareholder Youngone grants short-term loan to Scott Sports Group
The South Korean manufacturer of outdoor clothing and outdoor products Youngone Corporation is granting its Swiss bicycle and winter sports affiliate Scott Sports SA a temporary loan of 150 million Swiss francs (€160.6m). Following the purchase of a 20 percent stake in its long-term business partner Scott Sports Group, which ...
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News briefsCoDi promotes members of the investment team
Compass Diversified (CoDi), the Connecticut-based owner of PrimaLoft, Boa Technology, 5.11 and Velocity Outdoor, has promoted Raj Dalal from principal to partner and promoted two other members of its investment team. Dalal will lead the team in the firm’s office on the West Coast, where he will be responsible for ...
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News briefsIcebug opens store in central Stockholm
Swedish footwear brand Icebug is opening a 75-sqm store on Norrlandsgatan in central Stockholm. The brand already operated a concept store in Gothenburg and said it was looking for a suitable location in Stockholm. In addition to selling shoes, the new store will also have a repair workshop.
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ArticleWolverine Worldwide on FY course, Merrell to grow beyond trail
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. provided an update on its preliminary, unaudited financial results for FY 2023 and its ongoing transformation efforts ahead of its presentation at the 2024 ICR Conference this week. “We’re executing the stabilization phase of our strategic transformation with tremendous pace while redesigning Wolverine Worldwide for the ...
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ArticleStrava Year In Sport Report shows social connections are the biggest motivator
Strava has released its Year In Sport: The Trend Report, highlighting global trends among active people across all generations. It reveals that Generation Z’s behaviors and habits differ from other generations, but they also have different motivators, barriers and interests when it comes to staying active. For the report, Strava ...
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News briefsSportsShoes.com with ten new hires for marketing, social and design
UK online retailer SportsShoes.com has announced 10 new appointments to its brand marketing, social media and design teams to support its continued growth and development strategy. Maryse Haynes is joining the company as Marketing Coordinator from sports and mountain apparel brand Inov-8, where she was Head of Marketing. She previously ...
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News briefsCraft North America to move to New Wave’s Seattle HQ to bolster demand, new CEO
Craft Sportswear North America announces the phased relocation of its US headquarters to Seattle, Washington, in 2024. The company will join the family of brands owned by parent company New Wave Group, which is based there. This strategic decision is intended to support the brand’s expansion into outdoor and specialty ...
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Data & AnalysisGlobal outdoor footwear market grows 17.8%
2022 outdoor footwear sales are up. 5 companies represented just over 50% of all sales. Find all the sales, growth and market share numbers here.
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News briefsTNF launches The Allyship In The Outdoors course
The North Face (TNF) has launched The Allyship in the Outdoors course, a new digital tool that aims to change the way organizations, communities and individuals view allyship and racial inclusion. The course is one of the outcomes of the TNF Explore Fund Council, a group comprised of various sectors, ...
