Trail Running – Page 9

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    UTMB World Series makes charity bibs available in support of Ukraine

    2022-05-14T06:12:00Z

    UTMB World Series is releasing charity bibs for more than 15 UTMB World Series Events to aid causes that directly support the Ukrainian people affected by the war. The project is carried out in collaboration with the Red Cross, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the GivenGain ...

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    USWE Sports delays quarterly report due to Covid-related inventory postponement

    2022-05-13T14:48:00Z

    Sweden-based USWE Sports AB, listed on the Stockholm-based Nasdaq First North Growth Market since last June, has delayed the release of its Q4 21/22 report (January to March 2022). Previously, the company had announced a May 12 publication date, postponed by the company at short notice, without providing an alternative ...

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    CoDi’s consumer business driven by Boa

    2022-05-06T15:09:00Z

    Compass Diversified’s (CoDi) branded consumer business was led by Boa Technology in the first quarter ended March 31 as the closure system brand generated a 75 percent increase in adjusted Ebitda to $24.9 million from revenue growth of nearly 56 percent to $56.8 million as compared to $36.5 million. Elsewhere ...

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    On Athletics Club Europe promotes young running talent

    2022-05-04T09:10:00Z

    Complementing the On Athletics Club (OAC) launched in 2020 with eleven international runners under the leadership of Dathan Ritzenhein, the Swiss footwear brand On has now brought a European counterpart of the program to life: OAC Europe. Focussing on young athletes between the ages of 19 and 23, the program ...

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    STC Distribution with new operational manager

    2022-05-02T11:44:00Z

    Source: STC Distribution GmbH Markus Haid, new operational manager for Therm-ic and Sidas, DACH Since March 1, Katharina Spar has joined marketing manager Jan Otto as junior marketing manager at the Austrian company STC Distribution GmbH, which is responsible for sales of the Sidas and Therm-ic brands ...

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    Foehn expands into mountain biking and running

    2022-04-27T16:08:00Z

    Canadian outdoor brand Foehn, best known for its climbing apparel, has announced the launch of its SS22 collection, marking its debut in the running and mountain biking apparel categories. The collection comprises versatile pieces for men and women, including multi-use bottoms, tops, and outerwear. The company said that the items ...

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    #GetActiveForUkraine: Outdooractive community collects kilometers for donations

    2022-04-21T10:19:00Z

    The maps and touring portal Outdooractive, based in Immenstadt, Germany, has launched a charity challenge with its community to benefit Ukraine. Every outdoor activity that runs for more than 45 minutes can be registered and adds on to the collection of kilometers that were run, biked, hiked, rode, climbed or ...

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    ​"This Is Home:" Merrell announces multi-year sustainability commitment, starting in the U.S. and Canada

    2022-04-07T09:00:00Z

    Merrell has unveiled “This Is Home,” a multi-year sustainability initiative designed to inspire consumers to protect nature. The campaign focuses on digital, social and connected TV and showcases Merrell footwear and apparel made from more sustainable materials. It aims to inspire people to go outside with as little impact on ...

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    Veja launches sneaker with Sea Sheperd

    2022-04-01T13:58:00Z

    Source: Veja Veja xSea Sheperd Dekkan French footwear brand Veja has partnered with NGO Sea Sheperd to launch a new vegan sneaker that is available in several countries (in Europe: Switzerland, Italy and France) through the Sea Sheperd online store and at Veja’s website for €150. The ...

  • Hylo
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    Start-up footwear brand Hylo raises €2.9 million for low CO2 vegan sports shoes

    2022-03-29T14:34:00Z

    The U.K.-based brand Hylo Athletics, co-founded by ex-football professional Michael Doughty in 2020, has secured €2.9 million in a Series A funding round for its vegan-friendly sneakers that are made with natural rubber, cotton, algae and corn fiber. The company claims the “corn runners” have a 52 percent lower carbon ...

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    Jornet and Camper launch NNormal; announce footwear, apparel and more for trail running and hiking

    2022-03-23T15:55:00Z

    Now it’s finally out. After Kilian Jornet terminated his collaboration with Salomon, we were puzzling over who the Catalan climber and trail runner would work with in the future. Most recently, we reported that he and his partner Emelie Forsberg joined the athlete team of GPS watch brand Cronos from ...

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    Leki rolls out new brand identity

    2022-03-17T08:30:00Z

    After 33 years, German pole manufacturer Leki has unveiled its new logo as part of a new, comprehensive brand identity that will be rolled out from March 2022, including a new website. “The brand’s evolution is logical and brings more focus on the essentials. The emotionalization of the brand moves ...

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    Dacia partners with UTMB World Series

    2022-03-14T10:29:00Z

    Dacia, part of the Renault Group, and the organizers of the UTMB World Series, UTMB Group and The Ironman Group, have announced a multi-year partnership through 2024. The agreement sees Dacia as the official technical and exclusive automotive partner for UTMB World Series European and African events, including UTMB Mont-Blanc, ...

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    Fidlock unveils concept sneaker with Fidlock Winch system

    2022-03-10T10:20:00Z

    On March 10, Fidlock, the German company specializing in innovative magnetic fasteners, unveiled a brand new Concept Sneaker with the innovative Fidlock Winch closure/adjustment system. The sneaker, an athletic shoe with the new Winch closure, will not be available to the public, but serve as a showcase for potential collaborations. ...

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    New footwear production technology introduced by Covestro, Cyclone and Huafeng

    2022-03-09T15:57:00Z

    The German polymer supplier Covestro, textile technology company Huafeng and fiber technology company Cyclone from China announced the joint development of more sustainable production technology for running and sports shoes: The outer fabric is made from recycled polyester Cyclone yarns (rPET), selectively coated with Huafeng’s Haptic technology. Huafeng uses a ...

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    Sport 2000 Germany reports best result in company history; Outdoor particularly on the rise

    2022-03-08T15:23:00Z

    Sport 2000 GmbH continues to grow in Germany. The factored purchasing volume and external sales of the affiliated partner companies in Germany gave Sport 2000 the best result in the company’s history in 2021. As a result, Sport 2000 defends the position it already held in 2019 as Germany’s largest ...

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    First full-distance Ironman event in the Middle East to be held in Israel

    2022-03-03T08:04:00Z

    The Ironman Group is adding to its 2022 Ironman global race calendar the Ironman Middle East Championship triathlon in Tiberias, Israel. Scheduled to take place on Nov. 25, 2022, it will be the first full-distance Ironman event in the Middle East. The event will take place around the historic Sea ...

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    OrthoLite launches fully compostable midsole foam Cirql

    2022-03-02T12:45:00Z

    Insole specialist OrthoLite and Vietnam-based material solutions company Cirql have launched a plant-based biopolymer foam that is EVA plastic-free, recyclable, compostable and comes with an end-of-life solution. The new OrthoLite Cirql sole offerings have their own website and claim to be the critical solution for true circularity within the footwear ...

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    Vibram expands athlete teams in U.S. and Europe

    2022-03-02T10:58:00Z

    With the aim to build up deeper relationships with local sports communities and get insights on specific equipment needs, sole specialist Vibram has expanded both its European and U.S. athletes teams. Most of the new entries are U.S. runners: Meredith Edwards, Amber Febbraro, Alyssa Clark, Abby Jahn and Corbyn Jahn. ...

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    USWE reports net sales growth of 119% in Q3

    2022-02-28T15:22:00Z

    Swedish USWE Sports AB, founded in 2007 and listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market since June 2021, reported net sales of SEK 23.3 million (€2.19m) for its third quarter (ended Dec. 31, 2021), up 119 percent from SEK 10.7 million (€1.01m) in the year-ago period. Operating income before ...