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The European Outdoor Forum, which was held in Annecy, France,...
The European Outdoor Forum, which was held in Annecy, France, last year, will continue. The next event is set for October 11-12. After last year's success with some 220 attendants from mainly France, the German-speaking countries, the U.K., the U.S., the Netherlands and Italy, this year's conference will feature speakers ...
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Performance Days, the trade show held in mid-May in Annecy...
Performance Days, the trade show held in mid-May in Annecy and Munich, reports a record in terms of exhibitors and visitors. The number of visitors increased by 65 percent compared with April last year and by 5 percent compared with the events in November. In Munich, the number of exhibitors ...
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PPR has announced an extension of its tender offer to...
PPR has announced an extension of its tender offer to acquire Volcom until June 16, in order to allow more time to obtain the necessary foreign anti-trust approvals. The French company said that it had already received commitments for 8,868,132 Volcom shares as of June 7 at 4 PM New ...
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Polartec has announced the winners of its annual APEX awards,...
Polartec has announced the winners of its annual APEX awards, which are put out separately for Europe and North America. In Europe the lucky winners are: Peak Performance (Black Light Mid Semi Pants, Gunsight T-neck and Mid Zip Long Sleeve baselayers), Norrøna (Lofoten Warm2 High Loft jacket), Garm (NFM Combat ...
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Falke, the big German brand of socks, underwear and apparel,...
Falke, the big German brand of socks, underwear and apparel, has created the new position of division manager for its sportive ESS (Ergonomic Sport System) line. The position has been filled by Oliver Daniel Bogatu, who most recently ran the German operations of Vente Privée.
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Foot Locker has moved around some of its executives as...
Foot Locker has moved around some of its executives as part of its efforts to improve the performance of its retail and direct business operations. Richard Johnson, the president and chief executive for Foot Locker US, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Footaction, is being promoted to executive vice ...
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EuroSIMA, the European Boardsports Industry Manufacturers Association, is getting ready...
EuroSIMA, the European Boardsports Industry Manufacturers Association, is getting ready for this year's Surf Summit, where leaders and staff of European boardsports companies will come together for conferences, discussions and meetings, as well as a surf session. It is slated for Oct. 5 and 6 at the Casino in Hossegor, ...
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Avril Lavigne is signing a line of clothing for Lotto...
Avril Lavigne is signing a line of clothing for Lotto under a new two-year contract. The line will only be sold by Li Ning, Lotto's partner in China, where the Canadian singer is going to make a series of appearances this year.
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Gordon Baird is returning to Timberland to run its European...
Gordon Baird is returning to Timberland to run its European operations, starting next week. Stationed in the U.K., he basically takes over the previous responsibilities of Richard O'Rourke, a veteran of the company who has been promoted to senior vice president for international operations, adding Asia to his territory. Baird ...
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The factory of New Balance in Flimby was graced by...
The factory of New Balance in Flimby was graced by the visit of His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex last May 26. He was given a pair of personalized and handcrafted shoes, made at the factory, by the four longest-serving members of the British plant. They started when it ...
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Invista has begun construction on a new Lycra fiber manufacturing...
Invista has begun construction on a new Lycra fiber manufacturing facility in Paulínia, in São Paulo State in Brazil. It is putting $100 million into the plant, which should open sometime late next year. Part of the investment will go toward new technologies, such as Xtra Life Lycra fiber, which ...
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The financial position of Sport Finance is being strengthened by...
The financial position of Sport Finance is being strengthened by a subscription of stock warrants and convertible bonds carried out by an investment fund, Avenir Entreprises, that belongs to CDC Entreprises and Oseo. The conditions of the refinancing package have not been disclosed. Sport Finance is the successful licensee of ...
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The major sports brands saw their footwear revenues increase by...
The major sports brands saw their footwear revenues increase by 11.6 percent in the U.S. last year, according to the American edition of SGI, reaching a new record of $13.3 billion. The Nike group saw its leading share decline in this segment to 40.29 percent of the national market, down ...
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Lacoste is partnering with the British department store Harrods to...
Lacoste is partnering with the British department store Harrods to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its association with the French Open. Lacoste has supported and sponsored the Roland Garros tournament since the 1970s. Harrods will sell a limited number of exclusive products including a white polo shirt with the Roland ...
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Bruce Cazenave, a former chief operating officer of Timberland Europe...
Bruce Cazenave, a former chief operating officer of Timberland Europe and president and chief executive of Dorel Juvenile Group, has become chief executive of Nautilus. At the same time, Carl Johnson, a former top executive of Campbell Soup and Kraft Foods, has been named non-executive chairman of the recently reorganized ...
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The Thule Group is buying Chariot Carriers, a Canadian company...
The Thule Group is buying Chariot Carriers, a Canadian company that designs and develops bicycle trailers and multifunctional child carriers, for an undisclosed price. The sellers are the brothers Dan and Chris Britton and Chariot's chief executive, Pierre Doyon. Thule Group will buy all of the assets of the company, ...
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Hans Molenkamp has returned to Osiris Shoes in California to...
Hans Molenkamp has returned to Osiris Shoes in California to act as international marketing director for its line of skate, surf and motocross shoes. He will attempt to build up the brand through the internet, through collaborations with artists and in other ways. Molenkamp was in charge of marketing at ...
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Callaway is running a contest on its Facebook page in...
Callaway is running a contest on its Facebook page in conjunction with Justin Timberlake, the singer and actor who has been a Callaway staff professional since 2008. Participants can sign up at facebook.com/callaway and be entered to win one of 25 Diablo Octane drivers, or the grand prize – a ...
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Norrøna has opened its second store in the capital of...
Norrøna has opened its second store in the capital of Norway. In contrast to the first store in Oslo, which has a selling surface of some 500 square meters, the new door in the Storo shopping mall will be smaller, with some 200 square meters. The Norwegian sports apparel company ...
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Speedo has launched an online community at unforgettableswims.speedo.com, inviting swimmers...
Speedo has launched an online community at unforgettableswims.speedo.com, inviting swimmers to share their most unforgettable moments in the water. Among the stories already up is that of Cyril and Yvonne Wood, who have been married – and swimming together – for more than six decades. Speedo is looking for other ...
