All Water Sports articles – Page 3
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ArticleAqualung expects double-digit growth in 2023, pursues “Horizon 2027” strategy
The Aqualung Group initiated a global plan 8 months ago, “Horizon 2027,” aimed at expanding its global leadership position in diving equipment, including for military and professional applications, as well as high-performance water sports products. The renewed executive team, led by Bruno Cercley, President and CEO since December 2022, is ...
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News briefsMares introduces new sales director
Source: Mares Dominik Holzer Dominik Holzer is the new sales director Europe for Mares S.p.A. Rapallo. He is responsible for expanding the traditional snorkeling label Aquazone and the newly positioned swimming brand Zoggs Swim in the European direct markets of the Head subsidiary, which specializes in water ...
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ArticleArena with best financial result in 50-year history
According to Fashion Network, Italy-headquartered international swimwear brand Arena, owned by Swiss investment company Capvis since 2014 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, has reported historic financial results for 2022. The company generated record sales of €141 million, up 45 percent from 2021 and up 13 percent from before ...
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News briefsArena launches Planet Water campaign
Arena has unveiled a new campaign inspired by its “Planet Water” brand statement. The campaign was launched on World Water Day, March 22, with the first flight running through the end of April. Founded in 1973, the swimwear brand is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. “Planet Water” is meant to ...
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News briefsSpeedo teams up with Chinese fitness club
Speedo has teamed up with China’s premium fitness club, Wills, to help inspire its 1.5 million members to take up swimming. The one-year partnership will see 900 of Wills’ swimming trainers teaching exclusively in Speedo x Wills co-branded swimwear products. The customized collection, a redesign of Speedo’s classics, consists of ...
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C-Suite InterviewArena CEO Peter Graschi discusses turnover, sales and growth of the swimwear company
CEO Peter Graschi explains how Arena plans to expand its growth even further and why Arena has no difficulty with the shortage of skilled workers.
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News briefsFINA rebrands as World Aquatics
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has become World Aquatics following a vote in Melbourne on Dec. 12 at an extraordinary congress on the eve of the World Swimming Championships (25m) 2022. Founded in 1908, FINA controls the development of aquatic events in swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, high diving ...
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Arena launches limited edition for FINA world championships, donates to Barrier Reef reforestation
With the launch of its new limited edition of race swimsuits for the 16th FINA world swimming championships (25 m) in Melbourne (from Dec. 13 to 18, 2022), Arena puts a spotlight on the endangered Great Barrier Reef. The Calypso Bay collection is inspired by the colors and fauna of ...
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News briefsQuiksilver releases “Surf the Mountain” range of snow gear
Quiksilver has introduced a full range of snow gear for snowboarders and skiers, dubbed “Surf the Mountain,” with pieces designed and tested by the brand’s athletes. The collection comprises jackets, bibs, pants and fleece and is complete with performance outerwear created and worn by riders like Travis Rice, Sammy Carlson, ...
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News briefsNew sports added to 2026 Commonwealth Games
Golf, BMX and coastal rowing have been added to the schedule of Victoria 2026 and thus will be part of the Commonwealth Games for the first time in the event’s history. In addition, shooting and 3×3 basketball will make a comeback to the Games the same year. Wrestling, on the ...
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News briefsAdidas teams up with Soul Cap to make swimming more accessible
Adidas has announced its first swim cap made in partnership with London-based start-up Soul Cap. The partnership aims to promote greater diversity and inclusivity in the world of swimming. The debut Adidas x Soul Cap swim cap has been designed in a range of sizes for adults or children with ...
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News briefsSurf Expo launches tool to help buyers, brands connect more efficiently
Emerald’s Surf Expo watersports and coastal lifestyle marketplace is launching Surf Expo Connect in conjunction with its upcoming show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on Sept. 8-10. Surf Expo Connect provides a seamless way for both buyers and exhibitors “to create meaningful new business connections, make ...
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News briefsPentland Brands appoints new creative director
Source: Pentland Brands Paisley Wright, new director of creative (Pentland Creative Agency) Pentland Brands, owner of several sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands including Speedo, Berghaus, Ellesse, Canterbury of New Zealand, Mitre and Endura, has appointed Paisley Wright as its new creative director. Wright, who joins the company ...
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News briefsSurf Expo with more than 600 exhibiting brands in September in Orlando
Surf Expo, the world’s largest and longest-running watersports, beach and resort lifestyle trade show, returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Sept. 8-10. According to organizers, the show will feature more than 600 exhibitors – including 150 new brands – and 18 percent more floor space than ...
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News briefsAndie and Demi Moore drop swimwear line
Andie, an emerging U.S. DTC label, has tapped actress Demi Moore to co-create a new limited-edition swimwear collection. The Demi Moore x Andie collection includes new one-pieces and bikinis produced with Italian and French fabrics in a “boutique factory in Morocco.” The collection continues Andie’s commitment to size-appropriate fashion, with ...
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Liberated Brands acquires surfing brand Captain Fin
Surf lifestyle and hardgoods brand Captain Fin Co. has been acquired by Liberated Brands, the global master licensee for Volcom and Spyder. Based in San Diego, Captain Fin has been designing and building surfboard fins, clothing and surfing accessories since 2007. Liberated Brands, which has its global headquarters in Costa ...
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News briefsNotox launches surfboards made from upcycled carbon fiber and bio-resin epoxy
The French surfboard company Notox is partnering with the epoxy resin system supplier Sicomin and Airbus to create a line of “eco-surfboards,” using post-industry carbon waste from the Airbus production in Nantes. The new R-Carbon technology boards are made from end-of-roll pieces or defective carbon fabrics that ...
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News briefsMelbourne to host the 2022 World Swimming Championships
FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) announced that the Australian city of Melbourne would host the 16th World Swimming Championships (25m). The short-term allocation had become necessary because the swimming world federation removed the event from Kazan following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The World Championships will be held at the Melbourne ...
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Arena partners with Carvico on swimwear made from recycled plastic bottles
Arena is introducing a new iteration of its Arena One swimsuit developed with Sydney Eco, a polyester fabric made with 100 percent recycled yarn from post-consumer plastic bottles. The Sydney Eco has been developed by Carvico, a textile manufacturer with headquarters near Bergamo, Italy, specializing in performance fabrics for the ...
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Inaska offers full transparency of supply chain to customers with blockchain technology
In collaboration with the German blockchain startup Retraced (also working for the sustainable label Armed Angels), the Hamburg-based swim and activewear label Inaska is disclosing its entire supply chain for each product to its customers on its website. The IT solution holds evidence for all CSR aspects, such as the ...
