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News briefsFrench sneaker brand Veja makes London debut with eco-friendly store concept
French sustainable sneaker brand Veja has inaugurated its first store in London’s bustling Seven Dials district. Nestled at 45 Monmouth Street, bridging the gap between Covent Garden and Soho, the 140-square-meter boutique showcases the brand’s footwear collection, complemented by an onsite cobbler station for sneaker and shoe repairs and cleaning ...
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News briefsDecathlon expands BuyBack scheme in UK
Decathlon has broadened its BuyBack program to encompass all sports equipment in the UK, following the success of its initial launch focusing on unwanted bicycles. The initiative now covers fitness equipment, racket sports gear, camping essentials, and water sports items like kayaks and paddleboards. Customers can participate by completing a ...
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News briefsDecathlon opens 177th store in Spain
Decathlon has opened its 177th store in Spain, this time in Cáceres, an autonomous community of Extremadura, according to CMDsport and Tradesport. The store appears to be a moved Decathlon City from the same general location. The company operates four stores in Extremadura. Located at the Way Cáceres mall, the ...
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News briefsLululemon and Samsara Eco debut enzymatically recycled anorak
Source: Lululemon Lululemon is launching its first product made with enzymatically recycled polyester. Lululemon has unveiled its inaugural product crafted from enzymatically recycled polyester, signaling a significant leap in sustainability efforts. The Packable Anorak, a limited edition release, represents the culmination of a multi-year collaboration with Australian ...
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News briefsDecathlon partners with Blue Light Card, discounts for frontline workers
Decathlon is extending its support to frontline workers by offering a special discount through the Blue Light Card program, providing valuable savings on a range of essential products. The sports retailer is offering a 10 percent discount on a carefully selected assortment of items to NHS, social care, ambulance, police, ...
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News briefsGolf Ireland announces new sustainability plan
Golf Ireland, the governing body for golf in Ireland, has launched its Sustainability Action Plan “Drive the Green” for 2024 to 2027. Golf Ireland assists the 379 affiliated golf clubs cross the country on their sustainability journey, both on and off the golf course. The new action plan is designed ...
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News briefsAdidas partners with Canopy for eco-conscious product line
In a significant move towards sustainability, Adidas has partnered with Canopy, an environmental organization, to uphold eco-conscious practices in its product lines. Adidas has aligned with Canopy’s CanopyStyle and Pack4Good initiatives, ensuring that its textiles, paper, and packaging materials are sourced responsibly, devoid of fibers sourced from forests critical for ...
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News briefsSwedish recycler goes bankrupt
Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has been declared bankrupt by the Stockholm District Court. The company made its filing for bankruptcy on Feb. 25. Renewcell has failed to secure the capital and liquidity to complete the strategic review it announced in November 2023 and maintain operations. It had been negotiating with ...
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News briefsDecathlon signs EU’s Sustainable Consumption Pledge
Decathlon has signed the European Commission’s Sustainable Consumption Pledge as part of the company’s commitment to reduce its impact on the planet. The retailer described the Sustainable Consumption Pledge as its “renewed commitment to changing the way we do business.” The Sustainable Consumption Pledge involves voluntary cooperation from businesses ...
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News briefsNike launches open-source grantmaking guide
Nike celebrated the fourth anniversary of its Black Community Commitment (BCC), a ten-year, $140 million investment to advance racial equity and help eradicate racism, with an event in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 21-22, called “Path to Progress.” During the event, Nike unveiled the “Nike Social & Community Impact Grantmaking Guide,” ...
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News briefsLululemon and Samsara Eco introduce enzymatically recycled nylon product
Source: Lululemon Lululemon’s Swiftly top Lululemon and Samsara Eco, an Australian environmental technology start-up, have debuted what they claim is the world’s first enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product. Lululemon has created samples of its Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Top using recycled nylon 6,6 made with Samsara Eco’s technology. ...
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News briefsGarmin soars to No. 2 on Forbes' America’s best employers list
Garmin clinched the No. 2 spot on Forbes’ prestigious 2024 America’s Best Large Employers list, marking its highest ranking yet and standing as the top-ranking tech company. In collaboration with Statista, Forbes conducted a comprehensive survey involving thousands of U.S.-based workers, evaluating employers on various aspects including compensation, corporate culture, ...
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News briefsSpyder skiwear to launch PFAS-free products this autumn
Liberated Brands (Liberated) unveiled a bold plan to eliminate per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) from its Spyder skiwear line starting in autumn 2024. A comprehensive assessment of Spyder products has led to a strategic multi-season initiative to phase out PFAS across its branded skiwear. As Spyder is one of the ...
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News briefsLululemon accused of “greenwashing” by climate group Stand.earth
Environmental advocacy organization Stand.earth has announced an anti-competition complaint against Lululemon Athletica with respect to its “Be Planet” marketing campaign. The complaint was submitted to Competition Bureau Canada. According to Stand.earth, Lululemon “misleads customers about its environmental impact.” Lululemon’s own Impact Report, publicly released last autumn, revealed that the company ...
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News briefsAthleta launches high-performance “Train” collection
Athleta has made its mark with yoga and pilates apparel. Now it’s expanding into high-performance training.
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News briefsNike commits $3.2 million for indigenous youth
Nike is partnering with NFL clubs to help Native Americans and Indigenous youth become involved in football. Through Nike’s five-year, $3.2 million commitment, each NFL club can receive $20,000 per year to collaborate with local indigenous non-profits and other organizations and support football-based programs for young people in Native American ...
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News briefsNew Balance launches resale program
New Balance has initiated a new resale program, allowing customers to browse and purchase pre-owned goods from the brand online. Dubbed “Reconsidered,” the program aims to enable customers to trade in their gently worn shoes via mail or in-store drop-offs in exchange for a voucher to use toward their next ...
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News briefsUgg creates new styles with old fabrics
California-based lifestyle brand Ugg has unveiled their latest innovation, dubbed ReImagined by Ugg. The offering includes new shoes crafted from leftover leather and suede. The collection introduces a fresh twist on the company’s classic models while also addressing the surplus materials accumulated from previous seasons. With this new iteration of ...
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News briefsNew CSR Manager at Sport Conrad
Source: Sport Conrad Maria Ries The German multichannel sports retailer Sport Conrad has appointed Maria Ries to the position of CSR Manager on Jan. 1, 2024. She takes over from Stefanie Buchacher, who has played a key role in shaping the company’s sustainability strategy over the past ...
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News briefsAdidas confronts accusations of environmental and worker exploitation
According to a report by the investigative journalism platform Follow the Money, Adidas is facing allegations of contributing to worker exploitation and Amazon destruction in producing its sports shoes. The report suggests that the leather used in Gazelle and Spezial trainers comes from Brazilian meat producers involved in Amazon deforestation. ...
