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Amer Sports announced yesterday that Vincent Wauters has been appointed...
Amer Sports announced yesterday that Vincent Wauters has been appointed general manager of Arc'teryx, starting immediately. Taking the place of Tyler Jordan, he will be based at the brand's head office in Vancouver. He will report to Andy Towne, president of Amer's sports apparel division, with the goal of driving ...
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Columbia Sportswear presented its latest innovations for spring/summer 2013 at...
Columbia Sportswear presented its latest innovations for spring/summer 2013 at a showcase event held in Sedona, Arizona, last weekend. Its newest technology is called Omni-Freeze Zero. Mountain Hardwear, Columbia's sister company, calls the same technology Cool.Q Zero. The concept behind the new development is contrary to that of market leaders ...
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Puma has agreed on a multi-year licensing deal with the...
Puma has agreed on a multi-year licensing deal with the Mini, the iconic small car manufactured and marketed by BMW. The two brands are joining forces to develop a collection of cars, shoes, apparel and accessories named Mini by Puma. A joint statement says the two new partners share values ...
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New Balance has signed several new licensing agreements in Europe....
New Balance has signed several new licensing agreements in Europe. Star Sock, a company based in the Netherlands, has the license for New Balance sports socks, covering the whole Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, starting this year. Two other licensees have been signed up for the Italian market. ...
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Sunderland of Scotland has launched a new range of golf...
Sunderland of Scotland has launched a new range of golf shirts designed to keep the golfer cool and dry while providing ultraviolet protection. Its new Arizona shirts boast UPF 40+ (UV protection factor) and feature Coolmax Active technology. The shirts are available in six colors in sizes S-XXL and have ...
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A new line of golf apparel, footwear and accessories under...
A new line of golf apparel, footwear and accessories under the label Ferrari Golf will soon be coming out thanks to a new deal between the Italian luxury car company and Cobra Puma Golf. The clothing will include polo shirts, knit, jackets and pants, and the footwear – handmade in ...
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Through a new partnership, Zoggs will provide poolside and swim...
Through a new partnership, Zoggs will provide poolside and swim teaching equipment for David Lloyd Leisure, a sports, health and leisure group with 90 clubs in the U.K. and Europe. The brand's name will be displayed on swim caps and uniforms of lifeguards and swim coaches. The two companies will ...
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Technogym, the big Italian manufacturer of fitness and wellness equipment,...
Technogym, the big Italian manufacturer of fitness and wellness equipment, has unveiled its latest product, called the mywellness Cloud. It combines cloud computing technology with a “mywellness” platform. The aim of the product is to ensure that operators are always in touch with their customers and to help users manage ...
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BioLogic has launched an Android version of its weatherproof Bike...
BioLogic has launched an Android version of its weatherproof Bike Mount case for smartphones. The Taiwanese company had already introduced a similar case for iPhones, enabling cyclists to use them as cycling computers. Thanks to its hardshell case, smartphones can be securely attached to the handlebar of a bicycle or ...
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MiTAC Europe is entering the bicycle market through a new...
MiTAC Europe is entering the bicycle market through a new collaboration with Shimano for its range of bike GPS, Mio Cyclo. Shimano will distribute the new range in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Norway, Finland and Sweden.
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Garmont's Masterlite ski mountaineering boot has won the Premio dei...
Garmont's Masterlite ski mountaineering boot has won the Premio dei Premi, the Italian national award for innovation given by the Association for Industrial Design. The Masterlite is a lightweight, streamlined boot with a Pebax WebFrame shell and a G-Fit Light liner. It is designed by MM Design.
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Crocs is celebrating 10 years in business this month with...
Crocs is celebrating 10 years in business this month with a European tour covering 10 locations in five cities and countries. To raise awareness of its newest styles and target a more urban/lifestyle demographic, the company is inviting members of the public to try on a pair of Crocs, with ...
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Nike Golf has signed up Cheyenne Woods, the niece of...
Nike Golf has signed up Cheyenne Woods, the niece of Tiger Woods, who started her professional golfing career clad entirely in Nike at Wegman's LPGA Championship this week. Woods is using Nike Golf's clubs, balls and accessories, and wearing the brand's apparel, footwear and headwear. A recent graduate of Wake ...
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Oakley has extended its role as official eyewear supplier to...
Oakley has extended its role as official eyewear supplier to American Olympic athletes beyond the previous deal, which ran through this year's Games in London. The new partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee runs through 2020 and gives Oakley licensing rights for protective, active, lifestyle and corrective eyewear. Athletes from ...
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Jeremy Moon, the founder and chief executive of Icebreaker, won...
Jeremy Moon, the founder and chief executive of Icebreaker, won the World Class New Zealand Award for Manufacturing, Design and Innovation. The World Class New Zealand Awards, given by Kea New Zealand, honor those who have contributed to the country's growth, development and reputation. Icebreaker was called “an iconic international brand ...
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Odlo's 37-page report on its social and ecological footprint highlights...
Odlo's 37-page report on its social and ecological footprint highlights Odlo's efforts in the field of corporate social responsibility. According to the report, 90 percent of the manufacturing facilities that work for Odlo already meet the requirements of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). This figure includes both the company's own ...
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Puma was honored by the Guardian Sustainable Business Awards as...
Puma was honored by the Guardian Sustainable Business Awards as the overall winner, beating out 35 other companies. It also took home the award in the biodiversity category for its environmental profit and loss account, which analyzes environmental factors such as water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions throughout its operations ...
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Vaude's commitment to the environment was applauded by the German...
Vaude's commitment to the environment was applauded by the German Environmental Management Association (BAUM), which gave its award for small and medium-sized enterprises to Antje von Dewitz, chief executive of the German outdoor company. She received the award at a reception with Germany's federal president, Joachim Gauck. Vaude has set ...
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Two top ski champions, Werner Heel and Antonio Fantino, have...
Two top ski champions, Werner Heel and Antonio Fantino, have joined the Atomic squad, and they will use the company's skis, ski boots and ski bindings during the next season
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Le Coq Sportif is sponsoring a 20-year-old French swimming champion,...
Le Coq Sportif is sponsoring a 20-year-old French swimming champion, Yannick Agnel
