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Nodale becomes president of Lacoste’s parent
Alexandre Nodale, 43, has been promoted to the new position of deputy CEO of Maus Frères, reporting to Thierry Guibert who became CEO of the Swiss family-owned group in January. Nodale has also been made president of MF Brands Group International, the group’s subsidiary that oversees Lacoste, Aigle, Gant, Tecnifibre ...
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MacNeill Pride Group appoints new CEO and board
The MacNeill Pride Group (MPG) has announced the appointment of Keith Bornholtz as its new CEO. MPG is a portfolio company of Centre Partners, a middle-market private equity firm. Bornholtz, who has more than 30 years of experience in branded consumer products, joins MPG from Central Garden & Pet, where ...
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Lululemon’s Q1 sales leaped by 88%, showing accelerating trends
Lululemon Athletica’s share price jumped by 12 percent the day after the company announced very strong growth in sales and earnings for its first quarter, ended on May 2, beating analysts’ estimates. As customers returned to its brick-and-mortar stores and the e-commerce business continued to expand, albeit at a lower ...
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Dolomite backs the Clean Mont Blanc project
Dolomite, the 124-year-old Italian outdoor apparel and footwear brand owned by the Scott Sports Group, is supporting the Clean Mont Blanc project, led by the Summit Foundation and Aqualti. This cross-border initiative will see a multi-disciplinary team collect water samples for microplastic testing around the Mont Blanc Massif and organize ...
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Asics analyzes the effects of physical exercise on the collective mood
For a month starting on Global Running Day, June 2, Asics will be conducting a worldwide study to track the effects of sport on the “collective mood of cities, nations and the world.” The Japanese brand is using an interface called the “Mind Uplifter” – available through the Race Roster ...
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ArticleAdidas releases an update on its commitments to equality and inclusion
Adidas has provided a new update to its “Creating Lasting Change Now” commitments, which revolve around diversity, equity and inclusion within the company and across communities. Among the advances highlighted in the factsheet is the launch of a global “Creating a Culture of Inclusion” training program for employees, in which ...
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Under Armour celebrates Pride Month
For several years, Under Armour has been pursuing a policy of standing for equality through its “Unified” program, which helps to create a safe, friendly and empowering workplace for people who identify as LGBTQ. Unified is now one of nine “Teammate Resource Groups,” or TRGs, described as networks of more ...
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Derbystar creates new functions
While extending its contract with the German Football League (DSL) to provide the official matchball for the first and second Bundesliga as well as at the Supercup, Derbystar has created new functions to better meet customer needs. It has set up a new e-commerce department headed by Fabian Wenten, in ...
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News briefsHoka appoints marketing executives
Hoka One One has appointed Norma Delaney as vice president of global brand marketing. Hoka has been a client for Delaney’s through her approximately four-year-old firm, Delaney Brand Consulting. She has in fact made a career of brand marketing, starting at Keds and Sperry, when it was a division of ...
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Puma expands its offer of sustainable sneakers
Puma has created a new midsole that is made with sugar cane and is introducing new footwear styles made with recycled materials, the company has announced, as part of its plan to make its entire product range more sustainable. Better Foam contains at least 35 percent bio-based materials that are ...
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Fila's largest store in China has opened in Beijing
Fila has inaugurated its largest store in China in the city of Beijing, coinciding with the brand’s 110th anniversary. The 1,700-square-meter store, dubbed the “Fila Sport Fashion House,” is located at The APM Mall (138 Wangfuijing Street) and occupies three floors. The store has been designed to reflect a blend ...
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A sensor for cyclists that reads tire pressure via smartphone
Rover Development, a small start-up based in Minneapolis, has developed the PSIcle sensor, an NFC-based pressure sensor that is said to allow cyclists to read the tire pressure of their bike via their smartphone. The PSIcle sensor threads into an existing Presta valve. It can be used with tubeless tires ...
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Therabody signs up Ronaldo
Therabody has signed an endorsement deal with the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, the Juventus and Portugal forward who has been using the Theragun since the company’s founder and ”chief wellness officer,” Dr. Jason Wersland, introduced it to the Real Madrid squad in 2017. The company is also launching its largest ...
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News briefsClarus to acquire Australian roof rack manufacturer Rhino-Rack
Clarus Corp., the Utah-based parent of Black Diamond, Sierra Bullets and Pieps, among others, has reported a definitive agreement to acquire Rhino-Rack Pty, an Australian-based manufacturer and distributor of roof racks, mounting systems, luggage boxes, carriers and other automotive accessories, for a total purchase price of around 255 million Australian ...
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Buff reports 63% growth in the past year
Buff closed its fiscal year on April 30 with record sales of €85 million, a growth of 63 percent as compared to the previous year. The Spanish neckware and headware company attributed the good performance to the boom in outdoor sports and the production of protective equipment during the pandemic. ...
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Under Armour will redeem $250m worth of notes
To further boost its liquidity, while reducing its annual interest payments by about $3.75 million, Under Armour is exchanging half of the $500 million in convertible senior notes that it issued last spring with cash and Class C common shares. The bonds being redeemed currently yield an annual interest of ...
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Quiksilver presents 450 vintage pieces
Quiksilver is going to offer 450 unique unisex items from its archives for sale in a special pop-up area of the Citadium sports fashion store in central Paris between June 7 and 27. The colorful, authenticated vintage items come out of its collections dating from 1980 to 2000. They will ...
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More activewear from Mango
Mango is further expanding its activewear segment by launching a capsule collection of “active” men’s clothing for the gym and the outdoors, made with breathable, comfortable and lightweight materials. It has made it available through its own web shop and at three mono-brand stores in Barcelona. The Spanish fashion label ...
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Puma celebrates Pride Month
Underlining its concern for the LGBTQ community, Puma has launched a Forever Free Pride collection in collaboration with Cara Delevingne, a fashion model who is known for her dedication to the cause. The company will donate 20 percent of the proceeds from its sale to her foundation. To signal its ...
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Arc’teryx will hold its Alpine Academy on-site and digitally from July 1
Arc’teryx’ Alpine Academy will return to Chamonix for the tenth time on July 1-4, accompanied by a full digital program. For those who can make it to the French alpine village, the downtown area will host movie screenings, DJ sets, product demos and more. An Arc’teryx brand experience area will ...
