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    Fischer celebrates 100 years

    2024-01-19T15:41:00Z

    Source: © Fischer Sports GmbH CEO Franz Föttinger (2024) Source: Archive Fischer Josef Fischer in 1959 Fischer is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The company was founded in 1924 by Joseph Fischer in Upper Austria, where the headquarters are still located today. From ...

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    Intersport Austria motivates children and teenagers to do more sport

    2024-01-16T14:15:00Z

    To mark its 60th anniversary, Intersport Austria wants to motivate children and teenagers to participate in sports with specific activities because the foundation for a sporty and healthy future is laid at toddler and primary school age. Source: Intersport Austria Thorsten Schmitz, Managing Director Unfortunately, however, the ...

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    Columbia appoints former Nike brand President to Board

    2024-01-11T16:40:00Z

    Columbia Sportswear announced that its Board of Directors appointed Charles Denson as Director and member of its Audit Committee. Denson is already Chairman of the Board of Directors of Funko and has earlier served as President and CEO of Anini Vista Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm. Denson is a ...

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    On Holding plans further expansion, but no Tiger signing

    2024-01-09T06:58:00Z

    Swiss company On Holding, which had a phenomenal 2023 in terms of sales and profitability growth, is promising to unleash a plethora of new products over the next 10 to 24 months and be a player at the Paris Games (including new uniforms for the Swiss National Team) this summer, ...

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    Amer Sports files registration statement for planned IPO in the US

    2024-01-04T15:33:00Z

    Finnish Amer Sports, Inc., which includes the Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance and Atomic brands, among others, announced on Jan. 4, 2024, that it has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The ...

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    Uvex Sports Group with new executive management

    2024-01-03T10:58:00Z

    Source: Uvex Sports Group Patrick Hebling (left) and Patrick Angeletti (right) The Uvex Sports Group with its brands Uvex, Alpina and Hiplok appointed a new management duo on Jan. 1, 2024. Patrick Hebling and Patrick Angeletti have joined the management board as CEO and CFO/COO, respectively. ...

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    Sport Achat Hiver: Jan. 29-31 in Grenoble

    2024-01-02T12:03:00Z

    The French trade show Sport Achat Hiver will take place this year from January 29 to 31 at the Alpexpo in Grenoble. The event will welcome over 4,000 professionals from the outdoor industry to the 20,000 sqm exhibition center. If you would like to attend Sport Achat ...

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    COP28: Outdoor & sports industries put reconnection with nature and physical activity on agenda

    2023-12-22T10:43:00Z

    Read here how COP 28 went for representatives from the sporting goods and outdoor industry.

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    Canada Goose fills new position of President, Finance, Strategy & Admin

    2023-12-20T15:36:00Z

    Source: Canada Goose Beth Clymer, new President, Finance, Strategy & Administration Canada Goose has created a new position – President, Finance, Strategy & Administration – and hired Beth Clymer, who will be responsible in this role for finance, human resources & culture, corporate strategy and legal. “Beth ...

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    Matthias Mack joins Descente

    2023-12-20T10:20:00Z

    Source: Descente Matthias Mack After 30 years at Bogner, Matthias Mack has made the switch to Descente. The long-standing sales professional sees great potential for more growth for the Japanese brand on the German market in the recently formed alliance with sales partner Solo Tres BV from ...

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    Xtep purchases Wolverine’s stake in joint venture

    2023-12-19T07:22:00Z

    Xtep Intl. is paying Wolverine Worldwide $61 million for its share of a joint venture that the two companies established in 2019 for the distribution of the Saucony and Merrell brands in Greater China, Hong Kong and Macau. Additionally, due to the early success and profitability of the Saucony brand ...

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    Asics sells outdoor subsidiary to Chinese investor

    2023-12-18T14:56:00Z

    Hong Kong-based venture capital firm LionRock Capital acquired the Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs from Japanese sports manufacturer Asics on Dec. 18, 2023. “Asics has been a supportive and actively involved partner, providing invaluable assistance throughout our journey together. We are thrilled to start a new chapter with LionRock as ...

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    SportsShoes.com expands marketing and design teams

    2023-12-17T08:48:00Z

    UK online retailer SportsShoes.com has announced 10 new appointments to its brand marketing, social media and design teams to support its continued growth and development strategy. Maryse Haynes is joining the company as Marketing Coordinator from sports and mountain apparel brand Inov-8, where she was Head of Marketing. She previously ...

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    SportFits joins Sport 2000

    2023-12-14T12:30:00Z

    The southern German outdoor and winter sports online retailer SportFits (TouriSpo GmbH & Co. KG) has joined the Sport 2000 network. The new partnership strengthens Sport 2000’s position in e-commerce and emphasizes its commitment to digital innovation in sports retail. SportFits recently moved into the modern company headquarters in Salzweg ...

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    Rossignol opens new store in Courchevel

    2023-12-13T16:09:00Z

    The Rossignol Group announces the opening of its new store in Courchevel, strengthening its presence in the heart of the Alps. Pre-opened on Dec. 9, the boutique, which spans two floors with a total area of 180 sqm, is the result of a partnership between the Rossignol Group and Patrick ...

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    Moncler leads DJSI World and Europe for fifth consecutive year

    2023-12-13T16:08:00Z

    For the fifth year in a row, Moncler Group maintains the top rank in the “Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods” segment in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World and Europe. The company obtained the highest score (89/100) as of Dec. 8, 2023. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) measure the ...

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    Surf Expo announces diverse exhibitor list for January show

    2023-12-08T09:46:00Z

    US-based trade show organizer Emerald announced that Surf Expo, returning to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 10-12, will feature a diverse lineup of more than 700 exhibitors. The list also includes nearly 100 new brands in the surf, bluewater, boutique, coastal gift, footwear, paddle, resort, ...

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    Prowinter presents program of upcoming trade show in Bolzano

    2023-12-05T17:23:00Z

    All the new features of the twenty-fourth edition of Prowinter, which will take place in Bolzano, Italy, from Jan. 10 to 12, 2024, were presented at a digital press conference this week. “At the request of the companies, the 2024 edition has been extended for an additional day,” said Geraldine ...

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    Sports eyewear market to post 7.3% CAGR by 2027, says new report

    2023-12-05T05:46:00Z

    The global sports eyewear market was valued at $5.7 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $8.9 billion by 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3 percent from 2021 to 2027, according to a new report by Allied Market Research. Key growth drivers will include a ...

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    Decathlon acquires Bergfreunde from Backcountry

    2023-11-27T16:24:00Z

    Bergfreunde GmbH, the German online specialist retailer for mountain sports, climbing and outdoor equipment, has a new strategic partner: French sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon is acquiring the German company from US outdoor retailer Backcountry. The purchase agreement was signed on Nov. 24, 2023. The transaction is still pending ...