All articles by Wolfgang Greiner – Page 2
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Norwegian Second-Hand Trade Act to change
On April 5, the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Jan Christian Vestre, presented the government’s proposed changes to the Second-Hand Act at Bergans’ flagship store in Oslo. The choice of location was not accidental: Bergans, together with several other retailers, has been strongly in favor of changing the law. ...
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Opening of first Brompton Junction in Austria
Just in time for the Vienna Bike Festival on Rathausplatz, Brompton opened Austria’s first “Junction” in Vienna on April 13, 2024. The British brand specializing in urban bike mobility is now presenting its folding bikes in collaboration with Citybiker.at in the new flagship store at Lerchenfelder Straße 15. ...
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AAG uses Oeko-Tex 100 certified water-based inks for garment printing
As part of a wide-ranging initiative to reduce its environmental impact and comply with evolving global chemical regulations, Active Apparel Group (AAG), a California-based manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active markets, announced the use of Oeko-Tex 100 Class 1 water-based inks in its manufacturing process. Common and ...
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Sympatex presents new Sherpa laminate at Techtextil
At Techtextil Frankfurt, April 23–26, 2024, Sympatex will present Sherpa, a new laminate concept that combines the advantages of the classic quilted jacket with those of a membrane jacket. Source: Sympatex The Sympatex Sherpa Modular Parka consists of the new Sherpa laminate, designed with respect to ecodesign ...
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Nemo announces new and renewed partnerships
New Hampshire-based outdoor gear brand Nemo Equipment has announced its list of 2024 partners that closely align with the company values of innovation, community and sustainability. With an emphasis on access, inclusivity and conservation, the brand has renewed key partnerships and added new ones to get more folks outdoors and ...
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Endura is B Corp-certified
Scottish cycling clothing and accessories brand Endura has achieved B Corp certification, an important milestone in its efforts to improve as a company. Certification by B Lab confirms Endura’s commitment to meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The B Corp certification involves a thorough and ...
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Vaude launches second-hand online shop
Vaude has launched the sale of second-hand products at www.rent-secondhand.vaude.com – currently only in Germany. The offer is meant to provide an environmentally friendly, yet inexpensive alternative to buying new clothing and equipment. The second-hand web shop offers a large selection of used outdoor equipment in great condition. As a ...
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Cirql launches fully recyclable midsole made from 30% recycled TPU
US-based insole specialist OrthoLite, the company behind Cirql, a provider of sustainable material solutions for the global footwear industry, has launched a new midsole foam called Cirql rTPU30. According to Cirql, the patented innovation consists of 30 percent recycled TPU material and is manufactured through a chemical-free, supercritical foaming process. ...
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Swedish Supreme Court confirms reorganization plan for Sportshopen’s parent
On 15 April, the Swedish Supreme Court confirmed the restructuring plan for Swedemount Sportswear & Fashion AB. The majority of Swedemount’s suppliers and creditor groups had already voted to confirm the restructuring plan in December last year, which was subsequently approved by both the District Court and the Court of ...
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Passenger hires GM for the US market from Snow Peak
Source: Passenger Matt Liddle, General Manager US Responsible outdoor clothing manufacturer Passenger has turned its sights on US expansion with the appointment of Matt Liddle as General Manager for the US. Liddle, building a business base in Portland, Oregon, comes at a pivotal time for the UK-based ...
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Isbjörn chooses Lignin Net Zero Bags for e-commerce
Source: Isbjörn of Sweden Lignin Industries’ Net Zero Brown Bag Swedish outdoor children’s clothing brand Isbjörn is partnering with Lignin Industries, also from Sweden, as part of its sustainability commitment, which includes bold Net Zero targets. By choosing Lignin Industries’ Net Zero Bag for its e-commerce deliveries, ...
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Kith and Columbia Sportswear team up again - this time for camping gear
Source: Columbia x Kith After an outdoor lifestyle collection in 2022 and a fishing collection in 2023, Kith is continuing its partnership with Columbia Sportswear and presents the brand new Kith for Columbia 2024 collection – this time a comprehensive range of apparel, accessories and footwear designed ...
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Court lifts Swedish sales ban after Hövding’s bankruptcy - but there's a catch
It’s hard to understand what has been happening in Sweden for several months on Hövding’s back. The company, which had developed and sold a very popular airbag collar for cyclists, had to file for bankruptcy shortly before Christmas because the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency had banned the sale of the ...
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CSG’s acquisition of Kinetic Group is fully backed by JP Morgan Chase
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the proposed acquisition of Vista Outdoor’s sporting goods business – recently renamed The Kinetic Group – for a total consideration of $1.91 billion, with fully committed financing from leading US bank JP Morgan Chase. CSG also highlighted the benefits ...
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Focus on sustainability at first Asiabike Jakarta
The inaugural Asiabike Jakarta (ABJ) two-wheeler show will take place from April 30 to May 4 at the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia. Buyers will be able to get a first look at the latest innovations from over 90 leading exhibitors inspiring the sector, with a focus on health and ...
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Sidi Sport joins Science Based Targets initiative
Italian company Sidi Sport, specializing in footwear and other apparel for cyclists and motorcyclists, has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi was founded in 2014 as a collaboration between some of the leading international organizations and associations for climate protection, including the United Nations Global Compact and the ...
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Schöffel separates responsibilities for product and innovation
German outdoor company Schöffel has made changes to the organizational structure in its product division. The management roles are now divided into the areas of product and innovation to give both areas greater strength for future development. Gesa van den Kerkhoff takes on the role of Product Division Manager, Peter ...
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GMG and VF plan to open 300 stores in the next 5 years in MENA and SEA markets
GMG, a global retail conglomerate based in Dubai, has expanded its 12-year partnership with VF Corp. Under a newly agreed distribution and retail development agreement, GMG will expand the presence of VF brands in the region over the next five years through a growing network of new mono-brand partner stores ...
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Terrex launches trail running mentoring program with intro of Agravic Speed Ultra
Source: Adidas Terrex Following the success athletes celebrated in a prototype last summer, Adidas Terrex announced that the Agravic Speed Ultra is now available for all trail runners. The brand said that every element of the new shoe has been optimized “to help trail runners experience speed ...
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Nilit’s new Sensil Flow enables circularity in nylon
Israel-based Nilit, the manufacturer of high-quality nylon 6.6 for apparel now celebrating its 50th anniversary and owner of the Sensil brand, has launched Sensil Flow, a new approach to the circularity of nylon 6.6 that enables the recycling of yarns, fabrics and ultimately garments to eliminate waste and further reduce ...