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Salomon CEO departs citing ‘personal reasons’

The chief executive officer for footwear specialist Salomon, Franco Fogliato, has departed from the brand for “personal reasons”, parent company Amer Sports announced in a regulatory filing. Following Fogliato’s departure, the CEO of sportswear conglomerate, James Zheng, will oversee Salomon and the Outdoor Performance segment of the company on...

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Amer Sports, Wilson and Arc’teryx owner, files for US IPO

Sports conglomerate Amer Sports has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) amid efforts to bolster funding to pay back debts. The group, which owns the likes of Arc’teryx, Salomon and tennis racket manufacturer Wilson, appointed Goldman Sachs & Co., BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan and Morgan...

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Trailblazing style: The hiking aesthetic is back in fashion

Clothing garments and accessories suitable for commuters and outdoor lovers are increasingly seeing a new era of detailing appearing in bags and shoes, adapting intelligent designs to be functional for outdoor activities. With a rise in popularity in brands such as Salomon, Asics, and On, a trend coined as Gorpcore, where fashion incorporates...

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Salomon appoints new president of the Americas

Sportswear brand Salomon has announced the appointment of Steve Doolan as president of the Americas, a position which he will take up from the company’s regional headquarters in Ogden, Utah. From the new role, which he will step into from October 23, Doolan will be responsible for driving strategy, operations and growth within the region, and...

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Amer Sports, owner of Salomon and Arc'teryx, files for IPO

Global sports conglomerate Amer Sports has initiated the process for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Headquartered in the United States, Amer Sports operates a diverse portfolio that includes renowned brands such as Arc'Teryx, Salomon, Peak Performance, and Wilson, a leading name in tennis equipment. While unofficial sources have hinted at a...

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Woolmark announces winners of 2022 Performance Challenge

The Woolmark Company, together with Salomon, has announced the winners of its 2022 Woolmark Performance Challenge, an initiative dedicated to backing concepts within the sports and performance market. For this year’s theme, participating students were asked to invent next-generation running gear for long-distance runners in mountainous...

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Why Salomon is going forward with shoe factory 4.0 in Europe after Adidas failed

The future of manufacturing is digital and fully automated: In September 2020, the foundation stone was laid of the new, fully automated shoe factory 4.0 of Salomon, Millet and Babolat in France. In Ardoix, France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the first fully automated shoe with digitally controlled, intelligent production is being built....

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2021 to be the year of circular sneaker

Sneakers are not typically shoes that are designed to last or even be repaired. Fabric shoes tend to have a shorter lifespan than leather, with the majority of people discarding their old trainers once they are out worn out. While the idea of a circular sneaker is not new, it has yet to be adopted in a mainstream way like sustainable clothing....