Winter Sports – Page 5
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News briefsStance names new CEO
The Californian company appointed David Tichiaz, succeeding co-founder John Wilson, who will continue as an advisor.
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C-Suite InterviewHestra goes against the grain, never better in a competitive industry
The Swedish glove manufacturer is doing better than ever. An interview with CEO Anton Magnusson.
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ArticlePerfect Moment prepares for bigger US business
The British luxury brand expands its US presence with a SoHo pop-up and new distribution centers, aiming to boost its luxury skiwear brand across major cities.
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ArticleGoPro plans cost cuts to achieve profitability by 2025
Despite a challenging H1, the action cam company aims for profitability in 2025 through cost reductions and diversification. Q2 saw a 23% revenue decline but growth in subscriptions.
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C-Suite InterviewHead: Fashion is playing an increasingly important role in tennis and skiing
An interview with Roman Stepek, the chief of Head’s apparel business.
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ArticleDescente Q1 operating profit slips on higher costs
Higher brand sales and favorable currency impacts led to a 1.2% revenue rise to 27,482m Japanese Yen in Q1, despite a drop in operating income.
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News briefsUpcoming leadership change at Bogner
CEO Gerrit Schneider will leave the German company at the end of the year. The company is looking for “strong partners” to continue investing in growth.
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News briefsScott USA appoints former SSU VP as new COO
Scott Sports’ US subsidiary has appointed Jake Dudek, formerly VP of Commercial Operations at Signa Sports United, as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer.
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News briefsManagement change at Leki USA
Greg Wozer is stepping down as President after 34 years while Chris O’Donoghue, previously Director of Sales, takes over as GM.
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ArticleSki equipment market to post 4.33% CAGR by 2028, says new report
Research and advisory firm Technavio estimates the global ski equipment market size to grow by $430.2 million from 2024-2028.
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ArticleColumbia reports Q2 loss, but brand awareness rises in Europe
Columbia Sportswear’s guidance for the full year remains unchanged despite a loss in the second quarter.
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ArticleSkidata sold to Swedish Assa Abloy group
Swiss-American Kudelski Group has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Skidata business after 23 years to Swedish Assa Abloy.
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News briefsPerfect Moment lowers annual operating loss
British luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment lowered its annual operating loss by 11 percent to $7.7 million for the 12 months ended March 31.
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News briefsPOC launches digital DTC flagship store
POC has launched a flagship DTC online store this June serving 35 countries in four languages and supporting 13 currencies.
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News briefsBlizzard raises $60K for women in sports and climate change prevention
Source: Blizzard Children’s book “Leader of the Pack” The US subsidiary of Austrian ski manufacturer Blizzard, part of the Tecnica Group, announced that it has raised $60,000 through the sale of limited-edition Hilaree Nelson skis and the children’s book “Leader of the Pack.” On Sept. 26, 2022, ...
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ArticleUnrivaled Sports invests in indoor action sports center alongside White
US-based youth sports holding company Unrivaled Sports, founded in March by David Blitzer, Josh Harris and The Chernin Group (TCG), has made a strategic investment in Snöbahn, the operator of indoor action sports centers with two locations in Colorado. In addition, the company announced a strategic investment in its action ...
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News briefsSher cooperates with Italian luge athlete
Source: Sher Andrea Vötter Sher, an Italian sportswear brand for women inspired by cyclists, has entered into a partnership with Andrea Vötter, one of the best female luge athletes in the world. The young Italian athlete has already achieved considerable success with two overall World Cup victories, ...
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ArticleShaun White launches first-ever professional halfpipe league
Source: Mike Dawson Announcement of The Snow League in Cannes Three-time Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur Shaun White has announced the first professional winter sports league for snowboard and freeski halfpipe competitions called The Snow League, which will launch with its first event in the USA in ...
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ArticleTecnica Group receives SIS Eco Award for Recycle Your Boots
At the annual conference of the German Ski Association (DSV), the SIS Eco Award, endowed with €7,500, was once again presented – this year to Tecnica Group SpA for its Recycle Your Boots project. The Safety in Skiing Foundation (SIS) was looking for sustainable projects that implement resource conservation and ...
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News briefsHead hires US winter sports marketing coordinator
Source: Head USA Natalie Dyksterhouse Head USA Inc. has hired Natalie Dyksterhouse as Winter Sports Marketing Coordinator based at Head/Tyrolia’s US offices in Boulder, Colorado. She will play a key role in developing marketing strategies in the US winter sports market. After attending Burke Mountain Academy, Dyksterhouse ...
