All Winter Sports articles – Page 11
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ArticleSIA releases new Participation Study
Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the US trade association for the winter sports industry, has released its Participation Report for the 2022-23 winter season. The report offers insights into the state of winter sports participation in the U.S. and provides industry stakeholders with key data and trends for all winter sports ...
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News briefsArmada, Atomic and Salomon recall ski touring bindings
Ski equipment manufacturers Armada, Atomic and Salomon have issued a voluntary and precautionary product recall for a specific production run of the “Tracer”, “Backland” and “MTN” bindings. The manufacturers say it has become apparent that, under certain conditions, the spring guide axle on the toe piece of the binding could ...
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ArticleAnnie Leibovitz shoots for Canada Goose, focus on female empowerment
Canada Goose has taken to the rugged landscapes of New Mexico with Annie Leibovitz to stage its latest brand campaign, taking its community on a journey of female empowerment and individuality. The new Live in the Open campaign for FW23 celebrates three trailblazing women from the vastly different worlds of ...
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ArticlePrimaLoft launches new durable synthetic insulation
PrimaLoft, Inc. has introduced its latest innovation, PrimaLoft Utility. PrimaLoft Utility represents a new design approach and sets “new benchmarks in durability within the realm of synthetic insulation while also providing unparalleled ease of use and care.” According to PrimaLoft, Utility was designed to redefine the standards for durability and ...
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ArticleTecnica presents first ski boot based on new eco design principles
For the 2023/24 season, Tecnica has redesigned its successful Cochise model to reduce its carbon footprint and support the circular economy. “The Cochise is our first ski boot to benefit from what we have learned from the ‘Recycle Your Boots’ program,” explains Matteo Murer, Product Manager Tecnica Ski Boots. “By ...
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News briefsElan introduces new Primetime ski collection
Slovenian ski company Elan has launched a new ski series called Primetime. According to Elan, the collection is designed to reignite the excitement of skiing on the slopes. It consists of eight ski models, including four men’s and four women’s skis, that combine a fresh and youthful design philosophy with ...
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News briefsPogo celebrates 40 years
The longest-serving snowboard company in Europe, Pogo, is turning 40 this year. To this day, all boards are handmade in the manufactory in Löwenstein in southern Germany. On Saturday, Sept. 16, Pogo will open its doors at noon for an open house event, including the board production, the affiliated snowboard ...
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News briefsCatalonian chain expands
Wala has opened a seventh store, according to both TradeSport and CMDsport. It is a 2,200-sqm operation with a staff of 40 located in Sant Pere de Ribes, Catalonia. The retail chain does all of its business in this one Spanish autonomous community and covers mountain and snow sports, cycling, ...
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News briefsCraft Sportswear Germany restructures management
Source: Craft / New Wave GmbH Germany Felix Lechner (left) and Markus Müller In early May, the German subsidiary of the New Wave Group, New Wave GmbH, restructured its management and appointed long-time employees Felix Lechner (formerly COO) and Markus Müller (formerly Head of Marketing) to the ...
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ArticleUYN banks on new biotech fibers
Source: UYN Evolutyon Biotech Italian brand UYN (Unleash Your Nature) has developed a range of new high-performance biomaterials. From Kapok, the so-called “plant wool,” to Flexicorn, an elastic fiber made from corn seeds, these fibers are designed to replace those synthetic ones derived from fossil fuels that ...
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News briefsGlobal ski equipment market to post 5.15% CAGR by 2026
The ski equipment market is projected to progress at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.15 percent from 2021 to 2026, according to a new report by research firm Technavio. Growth will be primarily driven by increasing participation rates in skiing and other snow sports. The rising trend of ...
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News briefsRossignol Group appoints new VP DTC
Source: Rossignol Group Daniele Milani Daniele Milani has joined the Rossignol Group as VP of Global Retail and E-commerce. He is responsible for the continued acceleration of the growth of the DTC business, with the goal of growing from 10 percent to more than 15 percent of ...
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ArticleSalomon gives competitors insight into its winter sports product LCA
Salomon has unveiled the results of its winter sports product life cycle assessment, which was conducted across the company’s entire ski and snowboard range. The study, which began in 2019, was conducted with the goal of understanding the environmental impact of Salomon’s entire product offering using a science-based approach. Now, ...
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ArticleNational Running Show organizer Raccoon acquired by investment company
Cuil Bay Capital, a new U.K.-based investment firm led by exhibition entrepreneur Doug Emslie, has announced its first investment by acquiring a majority stake in U.K.-based Raccoon Media Group. Raccoon was founded in 2016 and achieved great success with the launch of the National Running Show. Since then, other trade ...
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ArticleThélios acquires Vuarnet
Thélios, the eyewear company of French luxury group LVMH, has announced its acquisition of Vuarnet from NEO Investment Partners, the U.K.-based investment fund that owned the brand since 2013. This marks the first brand acquisition by Thélios, whose portfolio included exclusively fashion brands from its parent company until now. Thélios ...
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News briefsVölkl celebrates 100 years “Made in Germany” with limited-edition skis
Source: Völkl Limited Edition 1923 Mantra German ski manufacturer Völkl is currently celebrating its 100th birthday. Since its founding in 1923 by Franz Völkl, the Bavarian company has become Germany’s largest and last remaining major ski manufacturer and has been operating worldwide for decades. To properly celebrate ...
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ArticleISPO Munich 2023 offers New Perspectives on Sports
Only three months before the leading sporting goods trade show, ISPO Munich opens its doors again at the Messe München exhibition center. The show, which will take place from Nov. 28-30, 2023, will be thematically divided into the following areas: Outdoor (Halls A1-A3): From large booths to merged villages, ...
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ArticleNew study quantifies snow supply risk in European ski resorts due to climate change
The mountain snow cover is decreasing due to global warming at a rate that varies based on elevation and geographical location. A new study published in Nature Climate Change on Aug. 23 has quantified the snow supply risk to ski tourism throughout Europe that derives from climate change. Without snowmaking, ...
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News briefsYonex opens first overseas showroom
Yonex opened the Yonex Shanghai Showroom, the first overseas showroom for the Japanese sporting goods brand, on Aug. 5, located at 939 Huaihai Middle Road in one of Shanghai’s major shopping areas. The new showroom will allow the brand to share its values through product stories and services. The space ...
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ArticleMips invests in US sensor company
Swedish helmet safety specialist Mips AB has entered into an agreement to acquire 25 percent of Dallas, Texas-based sensor technology company Quintessential Design, Inc (Quin Design) for $7.3 million. Quin is an ingredient brand for event detection technology and has been providing specialized sensor fusion and software for helmet brands ...
