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RD Distribution Welcomes Armstrong Foils To Portfolio
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RD Distribution is a French Watersports distribution company founded in 1996. The company is run by a small team that hand picks and tests the brands they represent. They started with working on import and distribution of materials for shapers in France and the rest of Europe, and are now widening their portfolio to bring the best brands in watersports to the European market.
VF Corp Sells Majority Of Workwear Brands But Hangs Onto Dickies
As part of VF Corporation’s shift towards a more consumer and retail focussed business model, VF has signed a definitive agreement with Redwood Capital Investments, LLC for the sale of the majority of their workwear brands. The sale doesn’t include Dickies and Timberland PRO.
To allow greater flexibility and efficiency across the company, Messe München GmbH has halved its Board of Management as part of a company-wide restructure. The restructure also sees Messe München shift towards a more digital, customer-focussed business model.
New French B2B On-Snow Demo For 2022
Winter Pro 2022, a new French onsnow snowboard b2b event run by Act Snowboard magazine is to be held from the 9-11th January in la Rosiere. This event replaces Rock On Snow Pro La Clusaz.
Rip Curl CEO Michael Daly Appointed New CEO Of Kathmandu Group
Kathmandu have appointed Rip Curl CEO Michael Daly to fill the position of Group CEO & Managing Director, effective immediately. Daly has been CEO at Rip Curl since 2013 and Kathmandu are to begin looking at potential candidates to fill the position of CEO at Rip Curl.
K2 Sports’ John Colonna Promoted To President & CEO Of K2-MDV Holdings
Taking over from Christoph Bronder, John Colonna has been appointed as President & CEO of K2-MDV Holdings. Colonna assumes the position following 3 successful years as President of K2 Sports.
Dates Confirmed For 6th Edition Of Paris Surf & Skateboard Film Festival
The Paris Surf & Skateboard Film Festival is back for its 6th instalment! The festival will take place in September where surf and skateboard films will be screened and judged for the chance of winning a prize. At this year’s PSSFF, in partnership with Wonderland, films from previous editions of the festival will be shown again for free.
In an already exciting year for Jones Snowboards (they’re launching their first technical outerwear line in autumn), the brand have announced industry veteran
Martijn Linden as VP Of Soft Goods. Martijn has many years of experience working in apparel design and development, most recently at a similar role at Burton Snowboards.
Ali Kenney Named Burton’s First Chief Strategy Officer
Burton veteran Ali Kenney has been appointed as the company’s first Chief Strategy Officer. In the role, Kenney will lead Burton towards being climate positive by 2025, further their consumer centric approach, and further their commitment to fair labour, diversity and equality.
Dates Confirmed For SHOPS 1st TRY 2022
For 2022, SHOPS 1st TRY is set to take place the week after ISPO, between January 30 and February 1.
Following the recent announcement that C-Skins have partnered with Peak Distribution in Germany, the wetsuit brand is now expanding into South America. To do this, C-Skins has appointed Surf Supplier to distribute C-Skins within the Uruguayan market.
Iconix, Owners Of Ocean Pacific & Zoo York, Is Being Acquired By Lancer Capital LLC
Iconix Brand Group Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to be acquired by Iconix Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Lancer Capital, LLC, in an all-cash transaction that values Iconix at approximately $585 million, including net debt.
Johannes Ritter & Greg Common Take On New & Additional Management Roles At Pally’Hi
Gregor Common will take over the position of Global Sales Manager at Pally’Hi, alongside his current position of Global Sales Manager at Amplid Snowboards. Pally’Hi has also announced that design, production and supply chain management will be taken over by Unit Manager, Johannes Ritter.
Wavy Ocean Earplugs Available In Europe Via Surfcloud Distribution
Wavy are bringing their surf earplugs to Europe in partnership with Surfcloud distribution. Wavy Ocean earplugs are available for pre-bookings; interested retailers and businesses should contact Surfcloud directly.
Sportair Launches New Autumn b2b Show in Albertville
Sportair have launched a new autumn b2b show called Next Summer 2021 to replace the autumn edition of Sport Achat. The event will be from 13 & 14th of September at the Halle Olympique Albertville. More information on www.next-summer.com
Electric & Volcom Reunited Under Liberated Brands Europe
Eyewear brand Electric is being licensed out to Liberated Brands Europe. Liberated which is run by Volcom Europe’s management team, is also the European licensee for Volcom, so it’s great to see the brands reunite again. Liberated brands Europe have also taken on the licensee for Spyder a leading active lifestyle brand who is the official apparel partner of the U.S. Ski Team.
