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<b>Munich.</b><span> The launch of ABS Pro as a retrofit option for the BMW
HP4 in October 2014 represented a consistent refinement of BMW
Motorrad ABS in that it also enabled ABS-supported braking in
banking position on a supersports bike for the first time. In June
2015, ABS Pro entered series production in the S 1000 XR as optional
equipment ex works. As part of the “Safety 360°” strategy, BMW
Motorrad is quickly expanding the availability of this safety
feature to other models. </span><br />
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<span>Since August 2015, ABS Pro has been available for the R 1200 GS
and R 1200 GS Adventure (optional equipment ex works or
retrofit option) as well as the K 1600 GT/GTL (standard equipment). </span><br />
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<span>From October 2015, ABS Pro is now also available as a retrofit
option for the S 1000 RR, model years 2012 to 2014. Respective
solutions for the Double R model years 2015 and 2016 are in the
pipeline. </span><br />
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<span>The retrofittable ABS Pro of the S 1000 RR from model year 2015
will also include the “Race” riding mode. The slip threshold and
brake pressure gradient have been set at a higher level for use on
roads with high friction coefficients compared to the “Rain” and
“Sport” modes.</span><br />
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<span>The ABS Pro function was deliberately conceived for use on
public roads, where unexpected dangers can always potentially lie in
waiting. The system provides more safety when braking while
cornering. Here the system prevents the wheels from blocking even
when the brakes are applied quickly in a banking position; this
reduces abrupt changes in steering force on shock-braking manoeuvres
and stops the motorcycle from rearing up unintentionally.</span><br />
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<span>ABS Pro is therefore available for the following BMW Motorrad
models now:</span><br />
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equipment <br />ex works</td><td width="184">Retrofit
option</td><td width="170">Price in Germany</td></tr>
<tr><td width="181">R 1200 GS <br />MY 2016</td><td width="104">-</td><td width="168">from
08/2015</td><td width="184">from 09/2015</td><td width="170">from € 630</td></tr>
<tr><td width="181">R 1200 GS Adventure<br />MY 2016</td><td width="104">-</td><td width="168">from
08/2015</td><td width="184">from 09/2015</td><td width="170">from € 630</td></tr>
<tr><td width="181">HP4</td><td width="104">-</td><td width="168">-</td><td width="184">from
10/2014</td><td width="170">from € 420</td></tr>
<tr><td width="181">S 1000 XR<br />MY 2015</td><td width="104">-</td><td width="168">from
06/2015</td><td width="184">from 09/2015</td><td width="170">from € 600</td></tr>
<tr><td width="181">S 1000 RR<br />MY 2012 - 2014</td><td width="104">-<br />
</td><td width="168">-</td><td width="184">from 10/2015</td><td width="170">from €
420 / <br />€ 460</td></tr>
<tr><td width="181">S 1000 RR<br />MY 2015</td><td width="104">-</td><td width="168">-</td><td width="184">in preparation</td><td width="170"></td></tr>
<tr><td width="181">S 1000 RR<br />MY 2016</td><td width="104">-</td><td width="168">in
preparation</td><td width="184">in
preparation</td><td width="170"></td></tr>
<tr><td width="181">K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL excl. MY 2016</td><td width="104">from 08/2015</td><td width="168">-</td><td width="184">-</td><td width="170"></td></tr>
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<i>- New Lower-Cost GoPro makes Capturing and Sharing Engaging Life-Content more Accessible
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<i>- $199.99 HERO+ adds Wi-Fi Connectivity for Quick Mobile Sharing of Great Moments
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<i>- HERO4 Session Now Available for $299.99
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<b>SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015 -</b>- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO), enabler of some of today's most engaging content, is making capturing and sharing immersive, on-the-go content more accessible than ever with the release of its new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® enabled HERO+ camera. At $199.99 MSRP, the HERO+ is waterproof and mountable as well as compatible with GoPro's vast array of mounts and accessories.<br />
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It captures stunning 1080p60 and 720p60 video and 8MP single, Time Lapse and Burst photos with the same impressive image quality that GoPro has become famous for. HERO+ most notably features Wi-Fi which allows it to connect with GoPro's mobile app and benefit from convenient tools such as a Trim & Share feature that allows the user to quickly create and share short video clips across leading social media channels.
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HERO+ rounds out an exciting 2015 GoPro lineup that now boasts the new and impossibly small and simple to use HERO4 Session at a more accessible price of $299.99 MSRP. These two exciting devices complement the industry leading HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver to provide a wide array of options for those looking to GoPro this holiday season:
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HERO4 Black: Pro-quality capture. Simply the best. $499.99<br />
HERO4 Silver: High-performance capture. Touch-display convenience. $399.99<br />
HERO4 Session: GoPro Performance, Simplified. $299.99<br />
HERO+LCD: The perfect entry-level GoPro + Wi-Fi + touch-display convenience. $299.99<br />
HERO+: The perfect entry-level GoPro + Wi-Fi. $199.99<br />
HERO: The perfect entry-level GoPro. $129.99 <br />
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HERO+ is integrated into an ultra-durable waterproof housing that delivers GoPro's legendary durability and versatility.
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"Whether mounted to a weather balloon floating 100,000 feet above the earth to capture a sunrise across the stratosphere or in the hands of a child recording their backyard tree house adventures, HERO+ is built to capture your imagination wherever it takes you," said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro's founder and CEO. "Even as we continue to raise the bar for our highest performing cameras like HERO4 Black, Silver and Session, we remain committed to developing simplified products like HERO+ that make GoPro life-capture accessible to everyone."
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HERO+ will be available at authorized retailers around the world and on GoPro.com beginning October 4, 2015. Key features include:
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Stunning and immersive 1080p60 and 720p60 video<br />
8MP photos with Single, Time Lapse and 5 Photos-per-Second Burst modes<br />
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connect to GoPro App and Smart Remote<br />
Rugged, durable and waterproof to 131' (40m)<br />
Integrated camera + housing design<br />
QuikCapture enables power-up and recording start with the press of a single button<br />
HiLight Tag lets you mark key moments while recording<br />
SuperView™ captures the world's most immersive wide-angle field of view<br />
Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rates for optimal low-light performance<br />
Built-in microphone<br />
Wearable and Mountable, Compatible with GoPro's vast array of mounts and accessories
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<b>About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO)</b><br />
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GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way people capture and share their lives. What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves engaged in their sport has become a standard for how people capture themselves engaged in their interests, whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro enables the world to capture and share its passion in the form of immersive and engaging content.
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<b>Sydney, Australia (September 30, 2015)</b><em><b> —</b> </em> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1285447401/804580932?token=ea76e951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forcite Alpine</a> launches on Kickstarter, the world’s first smart helmet for snow sports which films, tracks, communicates and shares in one.<br />
The idea is simple. Love snow sports, but hate carrying a tonne of
gear? Action cameras, UHF radio, headphones, and GPS trackers – setting
it up slows you down.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1285447401/804580932?token=ea76e951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forcite Alpine</a>
packs all the tech you need in a sleek, lightweight, design. No
clip-ons, clasps or annoying buttons. Just grab the helmet and go. A
smart helmet designed to capture everything, whilst you just enjoy the
snow.<br />
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Having tested working prototypes in the snowfields of Australia and
New Zealand, the Forcite Team are looking to raise $200,000 through
Kickstarter, before going into production. Forcite will fulfil orders
and hit the slopes in January 2016.<br />
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Watch the video and follow the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1285447401/804580932?token=ea76e951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickstarter campaign here</a>.<br />
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<strong>Co-Founder Alfred Boyadgis</strong> said, “Forcite Alpine
will change the way we share and communicate in action sports forever.
No more clip-ons or cables. Our team have made the lightest, most
powerful smart helmet in sports today. One that let’s people enjoy the
snow, whilst all your high intensity moments are captured and shared in a
simple automated way”.<br />
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<strong>What can Forcite Alpine do?</strong><br />
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<strong>Capture and share – the slopes get social</strong><br />
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Unlike anything before, Forcite Alpine will film your tricks, your bails
and every transition down the mountain with an ultra-high definition 4k
camera, discreetly positioned within the front on the helmet.<br />
Forcite Alpine will capture every extreme moment – even if you didn’t
– with Highlights Reel. A specially designed piece of software that
automatically sets markers in your video feed when you hit top speed,
get airtime and or make sharp transitions. Simply hit generate, and the
helmet will package together a randomised highlights video to share
those awesome moments on social media, whilst you’re still on the
mountain.<br />
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A multitude of sensors, powered by our EON microcomputer, will track your speed, altitude,<br />
distance, airtime and points of interest. Compare and compete with mates on the Forcite app.<br />
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<strong>Communicate helmet to helmet </strong><br />
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Tired of shouting across the snow and seeing your friends disappear down
the wrong track? The Forcite Alpine can set up communication helmet to
helmet of up to 200 meters in distance (218 yards) in a group of four
people. Never carve alone. Give your mates a heads up for upcoming
jumps, ice, or the best fresh powder just around the corner.<br />
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You can also take calls without having to take out your phone. The
Forcite Alpine can forward calls straight from your smartphone into the
communications system.<br />
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<strong>EON Explained</strong><br />
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Everyone hates bulky helmets. Forcite Alpine has a low profile and a
slim fit. All that tech is tightly packed in to a sleek looking design.
Working within a small space, the Forcite team has built the powerful,
but tiny EON micro-computer. EON contains a 2.4Ghz Quad core computing
system with; Bluetooth 4.0, Wifi capability, micro SD port and sensors
to keep pace with your lines. All within the size of a pack of playing
cards and battery power of up to 8 hours.<br />
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<strong>Full on protection</strong><br />
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You go to extremes, so do we. The Forcite Alpine smart helmet is
rigorously trialled and tested to meet global safety standards. All
helmets shipped will be standards approved for alpine sports and
airborne sports.<br />
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Smash your helmet? No problem. Forcite Alpine is the only smart
helmet designed to be modular. Send it back to the Forcite Team for a
quick, cheap and fuss free repair service.<br />
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Source Forcite Alpine © Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-57143477481237923832015-09-30T17:58:00.000+02:002015-09-30T17:58:12.590+02:00World Skateboarding Federation President's Response to Today's Tokyo Olympic Committee Announcement Proposing Skateboarding for 2020 Olympic Games<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA--(September 28, 2015) -</b> Today, the Tokyo Olympic Committee announced that they are proposing that skateboarding will be one of two new sports to be added to the 2020 Olympics Games. The following is a statement from Tim McFerran, president of World Skateboarding Federation regarding today's announcement.
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"WSF is pleased about the exciting and positive news coming out of Tokyo to include Skateboarding in the 2020 Olympics and we are hopeful that it will win final approval by the IOC next year. WSF has been active around the world promoting and organizing skateboarding and highlighting the positives that skateboarding brings to communities. World Skateboarding Federation has grown from the idea of providing social development and leadership to skateboarders and governments on a global basis, to an organization with almost 4000 members representing 92 countries and sanctioning over 60 contests in all disciplines of skateboarding including Street, Vert, Bowl, Slalom, Park, Downhill and Freestyle. In the short time since our establishment, we have been overwhelmed by the continuous stream of applications we are getting to join our group on a daily basis. We have received praise from numerous governmental and private organizations in countries from all over the world about the positive impact WSF has had in the lives of youth. We have had constant contact and very positive conversations with members of the IOC about how skateboarding can have a positive impact on the 2020 Olympic games and the youth of the world and are extremely grateful to be invited to take part in this process. WSF is actively working with many national federations and government agencies around the world to provide leadership and guidance to ensure a very positive experience for all skateboarders and their fans at the games. We want to thank the Tokyo 2020 committee for their recommendation and hope the IOC will give skateboarding this opportunity when they bring it to a final vote next year. I have personally been involved in the biggest contests in skateboarding since 2008 and I am pleased that this news comes out just prior to the Skateboarding World Championships (7-10 October), where the best skateboarders in the world will compete in Kimberley, South Africa, for the largest prize purse in skateboarding. Many of these competitors will likely represent their countries in the 2020 Olympics if it gets voted in by the IOC and WSF is proud to have played a role in the process."
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<b>About World Skateboarding Federation (WSF)
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World Skateboarding Federation, a governing body of skateboarding, is the only federation to represent all disciplines of skateboarding including street, vert, downhill, slalom, bowl and freestyle. The WSF Board of Directors are: Tim McFerran, United States; Sasha Steinhorst, United States; Maga McWhinnie, Peru; Paco Manzanares, Mexico; Stefan Lilis Akesson, Sweden; Kevin Harris, Canada; Cyrille Harnay, France; Felix Arguelles, United States; Tim Gavin, United States; Jani Söderhäll, France; and Hans Koraeus, Sweden.
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WSF actively donates skateboards to youth in poverty stricken areas and supports worthwhile skateboarding organizations like Skateistan in South Africa. WSF is currently working with a number of countries, providing leadership and expertise, to help them form national federations. The mission of the World Skateboarding Federation is to promote skateboarding around the world; to grow and connect relevant skateboarders, organizations, brands and manufacturers for the further expansion of skateboarding; to assist in building quality skateparks; to provide financial assistance to top skateboarders to attend international skateboarding contests; to create a centralized judging and scoring system; and to provide a platform to create national, regional and local contests. World Skateboarding federation is a USA incorporated nonprofit 501-c-3 organization.<br />
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Implementation of the German Act on Equal Participation of Women and Men in Executive Positions in the Private and Public Sector<br />
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<section><section>German law states that, from 1 January 2016, at
least 30% of Supervisory Board representatives of publicly listed
companies such as adidas AG shall be women. This target has already been
achieved since the AGM in 2014.<br />
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In addition, by 30 September 2015, the
Supervisory Board is required to set targets with regard to the quota of
women on the Executive Board and the Executive Board is required to set
targets with regard to the quota of women on the two levels below the
Executive Board. We have therefore defined such targets for adidas AG in
addition to our global mixed leadership goals.<br />
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Supervisory Board and Executive Board of adidas AG have set the following specific targets to be achieved by 30 June 2017:<br />
<ul>
<li>The Supervisory Board will appoint one woman to the adidas AG Executive Board.</li>
<li>The percentage share of women at Board -1 level will be increased from 11% today to 18%.</li>
<li>The percentage share of women at Board -2 level will be increased from 26% today to 30%.</li>
</ul>
Our
utmost priority, and a prerequisite for increasing the number of women
at the highest levels of management, is the general promotion of women
within the adidas Group worldwide at all levels of management.
Notwithstanding the above, the adidas Group will continue to support and
promote international careers.<br />
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Additionally, we feel it is
important to reiterate that quotas for women only come into effect
during candidate selection when the candidates who make it through to
the final round are equally qualified. The priority is, and has always
been, to choose the candidate who is best qualified for the role.<br />
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<b>CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 30, 2015 --</b> A new motorcycle manufacturer, Havoc Motorcycles (havoc-motorcycles.com), has announced its launch, releasing details of its line-up of heavyweight motorcycles to be available for the 2016 model year.
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The flagship model, "Iron Flight: Mike Tyson Special Edition," is a special edition produced under trademark license from iconic boxer and entertainer Mike Tyson. It features a 124 ci engine, and Mike Tyson's iconic tattoo incorporated into an airbrushed paint scheme, with matching machined wheels and accessories.
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Displaying the first "Iron Flight" motorcycle to a packed house in Charlottetown, President of Havoc Motorcycles, Dr Jarrod Wiener, said, "We are passionately committed to making motorcycles that enable riders to symbolize their individuality, the source of their strength and freedom. We're thrilled to be working with Mike Tyson and look forward to introducing riders to the Havoc Motorcycles lineup."
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Havoc motorcycles will offer three models initially, all of the heavyweight cruiser type. All feature large displacement engines (113ci to 124ci). Each motorcycle is hand-crafted, featuring sculpted and molded bodywork of the 'custom bagger' style to offer enthusiasts a custom-inspired motorcycle right from the assembly floor.
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"We've all bought new motorcycles. On the sales floor, it's the best machine available. Then you get it home, and the huge accessories catalog comes in the mail to improve it. You can rebuild the whole bike and still park it next to a nearly identical motorcycle in a parking lot. We build your Havoc Motorcycle the way you want it from the get-go," says Wiener.
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Customers can personalize their motorcycles with a wide range of options from the factory, including a choice of wheels, billet accessories, powder-coating, anodizing, and paint finishes. Customers can even work with Havoc Motorcycles' graphic designers and airbrush artists for a truly personal expression.
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The Iron Flight: Mike Tyson Special Edition is the top-of-the-line Havoc Motorcycle. With a 124ci engine, and Mike Tyson's legendary imagery airbrushed by hand, Iron Flight makes a statement of power and presence loud and clear. "Havoc is presence," says Wiener. "It's a no-nonsense statement of strength and individuality. What says that clearer than riding a Mike Tyson Special Edition."
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Havoc Motorcycles, online at havoc-motorcycles.com, is currently establishing a dealer network across North America and invites enquiries from power-sports dealers in Canada and the United States.
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<b>ABOUT HAVOC MOTORCYCLES</b><br />
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Havoc Motorcycles, of Prince Edward Island, Canada, is passionately committed to making custom-inspired production motorcycles that offer power, performance, and style right off the assembly line. Havoc Motorcycles seeks to enable riders to express their and individuality astride a motorcycle that symbolizes their inner strength.
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MEDIA ENQUIRIES HAVOC MOTORCYCLES:
Jarrod Wiener, President /
Direct: 1-902-388-1425
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ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES FOR MIKE TYSON /
Jo Mignano
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DEALER ENQUIRIES NORTH AMERICA /
Doug Gamble, Sales Executive/
Email: Doug@havoc-motorcycles.com/
Tel: 1-506-536-7390
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SOURCE Havoc Motorcycles throug PRNewswire by press release ©<br />
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<b>Truckee, CA – </b>Jones Snowboards is thrilled to unveil a newly redesigned website at <a href="http://www.jonessnowboards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jonessnowboards.com</a>
featuring their award-winning 2016 product collection. Clean lines, a
streamlined user interface, a new blog format and refined product info
are highlights of the website. The new digital experience showcases the
expanded Jones product line and Jones’ brand mojo better than ever
before.<br />
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For 2016 Jones’ introduces new products in every category including
five new snowboard models, one new backpack model, four new splitboard
climbing skins and a redesigned earth friendly apparel line. New
snowboards in the line are a premium version of the proven Mountain Twin
model called the ULTRA MOUNTAIN TWIN, a premium version of the
treasured Hovercraft model called the ULTRACRAFT, a splitboard version
of the razor sharp Aviator model called the AVIATOR SPLIT, a solid
directional freeride board for youth called the DISCOVERY SOLID, and
last but definitely not least, a mind-blowing new swallowtail powder
board called the STORM CHASER that is a collaboration with surfboard
shaper Chris Christenson.<br />
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Jones’ new backpack model is an ultralight yet fully featured top
loading pack called the MINIMALIST. The Minimalist is available in two
volume sizes, 35L and 45L, and two torso sizes, S/M and M/L. Established
as the world’s leading splitboard producer, Jones also now offers two
splitboard climbing skins, the UNIVERSAL and PREMIUM skins. Each model
is available as either a trim-to-fit skin with a universal tail clip or a
new pre-cut skin that custom fits 2016 Jones splitboards and features a
new quick-tension tail clip system. Ever focused on improving the
sustainability of our products, Jones’ 2016 apparel line is made with
100% organic cotton and recycled polyester.<br />
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Get stoked for winter, see our complete product line and experience
our passionate vibe for snowboarding through stunning imagery,
action-packed product videos and informative backcountry safety
information at the new <a href="http://www.jonessnowboards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jonessnowboards.com</a>.<br />
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<b>About Jones Snowboards</b><br />
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Jones Snowboards, founded by legendary big mountain rider Jeremy
Jones, has crafted the ultimate quiver of freeride boards and
backcountry packs that reflect not only Jeremy’s passion for the sport,
but also his demand for performance, durability and sustainability.
Jones boards are made in Austria, using the highest quality and most
sustainable materials possible. Jones is a proud supporter of Protect
Our Winters, 1% for the Planet, Brands For Goods and Green Room Voice.<br />
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Source Jones Snowboards <span class="post-meta">By Dax Kelm through press release ©</span> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-66034387526490842872015-09-30T17:06:00.002+02:002015-09-30T17:06:34.766+02:00Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Appointment of Richelle T. Luther as Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>PORTLAND, Ore.--</b> Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM), announced today the
appointment of Richelle T. Luther to serve as senior vice president and
chief human resource officer. Luther has served as the company’s deputy
general counsel since 2008.<br />
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In her new role, Luther will be responsible for directing the company’s
efforts to attract, develop and retain key talent to support the
company’s portfolio of active brands, which include Columbia®, Sorel®,
Mountain Hardwear®, prAna®, Montrail® and OutDry®.<br />
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Chief Executive Officer Tim Boyle commented, “Over the past seven years,
Richelle has become a trusted advisor to management and the board on a
wide variety of strategic issues. We are confident in her ability to
lead our efforts to attract the diverse skills and talents we will need
going forward to support sustainable, profitable growth through our
portfolio of active brands.”<br />
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Luther added, “I am excited to take on this new challenge at such an
important time in the company’s long, rich history of growth. The
expanding needs of our global brands will create diverse opportunities
for growth from within, as well as new opportunities to attract fresh
talent from across the globe.”
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Prior to Columbia Sportswear Company, she served as corporate secretary
and chief governance officer at Northwest Natural Gas (Nasdaq:NWN) from
2002 to 2008, and was an attorney at the Portland, Oregon law offices of
Stoel Rives LLP from 1997 to 2002.<br />
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<b>About Columbia Sportswear Company</b><br />
<b> </b>
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Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands that
connect active people with their passions, making it a leader in the
global active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment
industry. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the company’s brands are
today sold in approximately 100 countries. In addition to the Columbia®
brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Sorel®, Mountain
Hardwear®, prAna®, Montrail® and OutDry® brands.<br />
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To learn more, please
visit the company's websites at <a href="http://www.columbia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.columbia.com</a>,
<a href="http://www.mountainhardwear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mountainhardwear.com</a>,
<a href="http://www.sorel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sorel.com</a>,
<a href="http://www.prana.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.prana.com</a>,
<a href="http://www.montrail.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.montrail.com</a><span class="bwuline">,</span>
and <a href="http://www.outdry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.outdry.com</a>.
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<b>Investors:</b> Columbia Sportswear Investor Relations and Corporate
Communications / Ron Parham, 503-985-4584 /rparham@columbia.com<br />or<br /><b>U.S.
Media:</b> Columbia Sportswear Public Relations / Scott Trepanier,
503-985-4183 / strepanier@columbia.com
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Source Columbia through <span itemid="http://www.businesswire.com" itemprop="provider publisher copyrightHolder" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization"><span itemprop="name">BUSINESS WIRE</span></span> by press release © Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-26739534365583966572015-09-29T18:45:00.000+02:002015-09-29T18:45:00.770+02:00Mountainsmith Continues Surge In Japanese Market with Revival of Cyclesmith Brand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>(Golden, CO)</b> – Mountainsmith—craftsmen of iconic backcountry
equipment and recreational outdoor gear—has announced plans to revive
Cyclesmith, the brand’s 1990’s bike touring pack line, exclusively in
Japan. These plans are in response to a growing demand for Mountainsmith
products in the Japanese market, and a steady increase in sales over
the past 3 years.
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Mountainsmith has doubled in-line and licensed business projects in
Japan since their initial agreement in 2013, and has now entered into a
new license agreement that resurrects the iconic Cyclesmith brand in
Japan.<br />
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“Mountainsmith is excited to continue our growth in Asia and
specifically the Japanese market,” says Jay Getzel, president of
Mountainsmith. “We have worked very closely with Itochu to
simultaneously grow our outdoor lifestyle and core outdoor businesses
via in-line, special make up, and license projects. The recent launch of
the Cyclesmith brand in Japan marks the next step in our process, and
affords us yet another avenue to grow consumer consciousness of the
Mountainsmith brand across an array of retail channels and with an ever
growing mix of end users.”<br />
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The Mountainsmith brand has garnered a core following among the
millennial generation in the Japanese market, and retailers are taking
notice. The Cyclesmith product line directly appeals to a new generation of cyclists who are looking for quality outdoor goods. <br />
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“We are extremely pleased with the upcoming Cyclesmith Collection
revival launch in the Japanese Market,” says Toshi Mizukami, Group
Manager for Itochu Fashion System. “By launching Cyclesmith, we were
able to connect with retailers such as United Arrows, Seven Days Sunday,
World, Gallery of Galleria and Village Vanguard – select shops that are
popular with the younger generation. Adding to our existing
Mountainsmith fans who are 40 and above, we feel this could be a great
opportunity to acquire a younger, millennial customer and further grow
the brand.”<br />
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For more information on the Cyclesmith collection, please visit <a href="http://cy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cyclesmith.jp</a><br />
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<b>About Mountainsmith</b><br />
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Headquartered at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, CO for 35
years, Mountainsmith is committed to creating durable provisions for
every aspect of your adventure, on and off the trail. Beginning with
iconic lumbar packs in 1979, Mountainsmith products carry an emphasis on
utility for those who prefer life outdoors. Whether that is a solution
for the backcountry, the gear closet, the office, the photo
shoot, or even the dog; the brand offers tools that serve a purpose and
stand the test of time. Dedicated in its mission to improve the lives
of fellow outdoors enthusiasts, Mountainsmith manufactures products that
are… forged for life. Visit <a href="http://www.mountainsmith.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mountainsmith.com</a> to learn more. <br />
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Source Mountainsmith <span class="post-meta">by Logan Waddell through press release ©</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-54850222469421196562015-09-29T18:38:00.002+02:002015-09-29T18:38:45.248+02:00Blumenfeld and Assoc. PR Relocates HQ to Boulder; New Base Camp for ExpeditionNews.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>BLUMENFELD AND ASSOCIATES OPENS BOULDER OFFICE</b></div>
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<b>New Headquarters for Outdoor Recreation and</b></div>
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<b>Adventure Marketing Agency; Base Camp for ExpeditionNews.com</b></div>
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<b>BOULDER, Colo. (September 24, 2015)</b>
– Blumenfeld and Associates, a New York-area public relations and
special events firm specializing in outdoor recreation, the beverage
industry, travel, adventure marketing, and developing sponsorships for
expeditions around the world, has opened a headquarters office in
Boulder, Colo. The expansion places it in a growing hub for the outdoor
industry, a specialty of the agency since its founding in 1980 by Jeff
Blumenfeld, a Fellow of both The Explorers Club and the Royal
Geographical Society.</div>
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Blumenfeld and Associates will maintain a presence in Connecticut’s Fairfield County where it has been located since 1994.<br />
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The move will enhance the agency’s goal of expanding its services in
the outdoor, travel, adventure and recreation businesses. Clients served
include: Bromley Mountain, Coleman, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Du Pont,
Formula4 Media (The Running Event conference and trade show), Jiminy
Peak Mountain Resort, Lake Havasu (Ariz.) Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Lands’ End, Miami Bay Beverage Co. (trimino protein-infused
water), Orvis, Spartan Race, Wacoal Sports Science Corp. (CW-X
Conditioning Wear), and W.L. Gore (Gore-Tex).<br />
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The agency publishes ExpeditionNews.com, the country’s only monthly
newsletter that covers expeditions and adventures, from Will Steger’s
North Pole and Antarctica historic treks, to a member of Adm. Richard E.
Byrd’s 1928-30 expedition who returned 60 years later to climb the
mountain in Antarctica named after himself, to an adventurer who broke
the record for the longest sea voyage (1,152 days).<br />
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Blumenfeld is author of <i>“Get Sponsored: A Funding Guide for Explorers, Adventurers and Would-Be World Travelers</i> (Skyhorse, 2014), and speaks frequently on the subject of expedition sponsorship.<br />
“As a major home base for the outdoor recreation industry, Boulder
provides brand recognition and legitimacy for outdoor recreation
products,” Blumenfeld said. “We want to be part of its vibrant, growing
community. The fact that it boasts of over 245 sunny days a year
provides lots of opportunity to test client gear and apparel.”<br />
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The agency’s new office is located at 1877 Broadway, Suite 100,
Boulder, CO 80302. For more information: tel. 203 326 1200,
<a href="http://blumenfeldpr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blumenfeldpr.com</a>, requests@blumenfeldpr.com.<br />
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According to the Boulder Economic Council, Boulder’s beautiful
setting, outdoor recreational amenities and emphasis on active, healthy
living combine to rank it consistently among the healthiest cities in
the U.S.<br />
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<span class="post-meta">By Jeff Blumenfeld ©</span> <br />
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Contact: Jeff Blumenfeld /Blumenfeldpr.com /ExpeditionNews.com /203 326 1200, jeff@blumenfeldpr.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-80180557419967643972015-09-29T18:26:00.002+02:002015-09-29T18:26:32.691+02:00Meijer Launches SKECHERS Concept Shop in Four More Stores Across the Midwest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Retailer continues its investment in fashion
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<b>GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 24, 2015 --</b> Only six months after Meijer announced the opening of its first SKECHERS concept shop inside its Knapp's Corner store, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer announced today that it's duplicating the shoe shopping experience in four more stores this fall.
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This week, customers of the Midland, Mich. and Greenwood, Ind. Meijer stores will have the opportunity to shop for more than 200 of the latest SKECHERS shoe styles for men, women and children, and similar shops will open next week at Meijer stores in Marysville, Ohio, and Grafton, Wis.
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"At Meijer, we are always striving to provide our customers with the great items they are looking for at affordable prices," said Peter Whitsett, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing for Meijer. "Our SKECHERS concept shops strengthen our commitment to customers and gives families a convenient place to shop for shoes together."
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Meijer has offered the popular SKECHERS shoe brand for more than a decade and is one of the largest retailers of the SKECHERS brand across the Midwest. The 804-square-foot SKECHERS concept shop began as a pilot project at the Knapp's Corner Meijer to enhance the shoe-buying experience for its trend-savvy customers.
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The concept shop has done so well that the retailer plans to expand to four more stores this year, with dozens of others on the horizon. The SKECHERS concept shop will feature four video screens to present product information and lifestyle news, including celebrity endorsements of SKECHERS shoes.
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Grand opening celebrations, featuring giveaways and shoe experts from Meijer and SKECHERS, will be held at each of the new concept shops from noon to 3 p.m.:
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Oct. 3 at the Midland, Mich. Meijer store<br />
Oct. 10 at the Marysville, Ohio Meijer store<br />
Oct. 17 at the Grafton, Wisc. Meijer store<br />
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"SKECHERS remains a very popular national shoe brand for our customers, who are looking for style and fit at an affordable price," said Glen Reinart, divisional merchandise manager of shoes, jewelry and accessories for Meijer. "Their designs and technology are kept fresh and appeal to all ages. These concept shops are a perfect way for our customers to easily find the SKECHERS style and fit that matches their lifestyle."
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<b>About Meijer:</b><br />
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Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 222 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. As a pioneer of the "one-stop shopping" concept, Meijer stores have evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, garden centers and electronic offerings.<br />
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For additional information on Meijer, please visit <a href="http://www.meijer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.meijer.com</a>. Follow Meijer on Twitter @<a href="http://twitter.com/meijer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/meijer</a> and @twitter.com/meijerPR or become a fan at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/meijer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/meijer</a>.
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<b>About SKECHERS USA, Inc.:
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SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States and over 120 countries and territories worldwide via department and specialty stores, more than 1,000 SKECHERS retail stores, and the Company's e-commerce website. The Company manages its international business through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia, and 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan and throughout Europe.<br />
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For more information, please visit <a href="http://skechers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skechers.com</a> and follow us on Facebook (<a href="http://facebook.com/SKECHERS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SKECHERS</a>) and Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA</a>).
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Contact : Christina Fecher, 616-540-6108 /christina.fecher@meijer.com
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<b>ROCKFORD, Mich. (September 25, 2015) – </b>Outdoor Retailer
veterans know that walking the halls of the Salt Palace is hard on your
feet and a pair of supportive shoes is critical to a good show
experience. That’s one reason <a href="http://www.chacos.com/US/en/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chaco</a>
sold through hundreds of its classic flips in the first day of the
show. Another reason is that all proceeds from the sale, over $7,000,
went to a great cause, the Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition (OIWC).<br />
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“We
are committed to providing comfortable and durable footwear, and saw
this as a perfect opportunity to invest in something else that’s
important to us. We support OIWC’s commitment to empowering and
expanding opportunities for women,” stated Colin Butts, Chaco director
of marketing.<br />
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Founded in 1996, OIWC strives to expand
opportunities for women in the outdoor, snow, bike and run industries in
order to create more equity, diversity, and inclusion of women. For
more information, visit <a href="http://www.oiwc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.oiwc.org</a>.<br />
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<b>About Chaco:</b><br />
<br /> Born
on the river in 1989, Chaco builds premium footwear for the
outdoor-minded. As a result of the brand’s proprietary LUVSEAT™ footbed,
the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has awarded the Seal
of Acceptance to all Chaco footwear styles. The APMA Seal is intended to
raise awareness by identifying products of exceptional quality that are
manufactured with comfort, health, and safety in mind. Simply put,
Chaco is fit for adventure. Please visit us at <a href="http://www.chacos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chacos.com</a>,
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chacousa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chacos</a>, Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/Chacofootwear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChacoFootwear</a>, Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/chacousa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chacousa</a>. <br />
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Chaco
is a part of Wolverine Worldwide's Performance Group, which also
includes the notable lifestyle brands Merrell, Saucony, and Cushe.<br />
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<i>Strategic rebranding initiative to begin with six New York locations</i></div>
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<b>DENVER--Sep. 24, 2015--</b>
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), an operating segment of The Finish
Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL), announced a strategic, gradual
rebranding initiative to evolve its entire family of specialty running
destinations under one unified brand – JackRabbit. The company will
begin its transition to the new branding with an omnichannel approach
which includes a new logo, e-commerce site,
an enhanced social presence and “Where FIT Happens” community approach.
The transition will occur in six store locations in the New York market
in November centered on the marathon
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“We’re excited to have multiple locations in the region coming together
under the JackRabbit brand,” said Bill Kirkendall, president of Running
Specialty Group. “JackRabbit is a vibrant and distinctive name that
evokes an active lifestyle. It speaks to running enthusiasts, coaches
and friends and will elevate our consumer and community experiences at
every touch point with a seamless, omnichannel approach.”<br />
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“The evolution to JackRabbit will truly take flight within the New York
community and we’re excited for this next chapter of our brand story,”
said Frank Pruitt, senior vice president of brand strategy and
experience at RSG. JackRabbit activations this November will include a
regional in-store and digital campaign surrounding the New York City
Marathon with an elevated presence at the health and wellness expo.
Following that, the company plans to roll out the JackRabbit brand
across the country surrounding key running specialty events over the
next 24 months. The new <a href="http://jackrabbit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JackRabbit.com</a>
will serve as the e-commerce site for all re-branded stores.<br />
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”We will continue to invest in all of our stores throughout this rollout
to be competitive and relevant to our customers,” added Pruitt. “Through
this community-based approach, we will elevate the premium customer
experience while incorporating core elements that align with our mission
to inspire, connect and serve runners everywhere as they make “FIT”
happen every day.”<br />
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<b>About Running Specialty Group</b><br />
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The Running Specialty Group (RSG) is an operating segment of The Finish
Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL). This includes 76 specialty running stores in
17 states and the District of Columbia under the JackRabbit, The Running
Company, Run On!, Blue Mile, Boulder Running Company, Roncker’s Running
Spot, Running Fit, VA Runner, Capital RunWalk, Richmond RoadRunner,
Garry Gribble’s Running Sports, Run Colorado, Raleigh Running
Outfitters, Striders and Indiana Running Company banners.<br />
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More
information is available at <a href="http://jackrabbit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JackRabbit.com</a>
or <a href="http://boulderrunningcompany.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">boulderrunningcompany.com</a>.
Follow the latest about the brand on Twitter or Instagram via
@JackRabbitNYC.<br />
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<b>Forward-Looking Statements</b><br />
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This news release includes statements that are or may be considered
"forward-looking" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use
of words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "future," "anticipate,"
"intend," "plan," "foresee," "may," "should," "will," "estimates,"
"outlook," "potential," "optimistic," "confidence," "continue,"
"evolve," "expand," "growth" or words and phrases of similar meaning.
Statements that describe objectives, plans or goals also are
forward-looking statements.<br />
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All of these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, management
assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking
statements. The principal risk factors that could cause actual
performance and future actions to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the
company's reliance on a few key vendors for a majority of its
merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key
vendor); the availability and timely receipt of products; the ability to
timely fulfill and ship products to customers; fluctuations in oil
prices causing changes in gasoline and energy prices, resulting in
changes in consumer spending as well as increases in utility, freight
and product costs; product demand and market acceptance risks;
deterioration of macro-economic and business conditions; the inability
to locate and obtain or retain acceptable lease terms for the company's
stores; the effect of competitive products and pricing; loss of key
employees; execution of strategic growth initiatives (including actual
and potential mergers and acquisitions and other components of the
company's capital allocation strategy); cybersecurity risks, including
breach of customer data; a major failure of technology and information
systems and the other risks detailed in the company's Securities and
Exchange Commission filings. Readers are urged to consider these factors
carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date
of this report and Finish Line undertakes no obligation to publicly
update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances.<br />
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317-613-6577<br />
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Arc’teryx </h2>
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Lillooet Jacket </strong><br />
The Lillooet jacket is the warmest
freeride jacket Arc'teryx makes, carefully designed to handle
transitions between on piste and backcountry terrain. This requires
thoughtful insulation and fabric technologies, versatility of
ventilation, as well as specific features that improve performance
without adding weight or bulk. <br /> <br />
The athletic fit allows room for layers, and ski specific articulation elevates freedom of movement.<br /> <br />
Breathable N70p 3L GORE-TEX® fabric with tricot technology seals out
snow and wind, yet is supple, quiet and moves easily with the body. <br />
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The
Lillooet jacket combines Lofty 750 fill power goose down, Coreloft®
synthetic insulation and Down Contour LT™ aired with Down Composite
Mapping™ to enhance down insulation in a greater variety of weather
conditions. Down Contour LT™ involves the construction of a down filled
nylon taffeta inner placed inside the GORE-TEX. <br />
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The insulated
helmet compatible StormHood™ provides protection and warmth without
compromising visibility. The ingenious mesh backed PowderGuard™ vents
under the arms dump heat without accumulating snow. Hand pockets stow
essentials, a zip pocket on the sleeve is easily accessible with a pack
or harness, an internal security pocket protects a wallet or smartphone,
and internal dump pockets store gloves, goggles and a toque.<br />
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The Down Contour LT™ Technology is also available for men in the new <a href="http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=mens&model=Fissile-Jacket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fissile Jacket</a>,
loaded with ski-specific features while versatile articulation and
ventilation make it suitable for a wide range of conditions.<br />
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<strong>24 Narin vest </strong><br />
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The
Narin is a down vest with minimalist design, clean lines and a relaxed
urban aesthetic for crisp fall days. Warm 750 fill power goose down in
the body and Coreloft® synthetic insulation in the shoulders provide
lightweight insulation with minimal bulk. A simple low profile hood adds
protection from unexpected cold.<br />
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Materials,
construction and disciplined design give the Narin a minimalist appeal
without sacrificing performance. The Bast™ nylon face fabric is a light,
durable matte taffeta that resists wind and has a soft, silky feel. A
durable water repellant finish is added for moisture protection. Refined
quilting and fleece panels on the sides streamline the look and fit.
Light elastic around the hood and armholes smooth the Narin’s lines and
seal out drafts.<br />
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<a href="http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=Womens&model=Narin-Vest-W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=Womens&model=Narin-Vest-W</a><br />
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<strong><br />
Veilance Mionn IS jacket </strong><br />
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<img src="http://www.amersports.com/images/default-source/brands/arc%27teryx/mionn-240.jpg?sfvrsn=0" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" title="Mionn-240" />The
new Veilance fall collection comprises 20 pieces of painstakingly
designed and is sculpted, multi-functional, wearable works of art.<br />
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On the lighter side, the <strong>Mionn IS Jacket</strong>
is a new, minimalist, insulated jacket that can be worn alone or as a
layer for additional warmth. A low-profile collar allows for unobtrusive
styling.<br />
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The Mionn IS includes Coreloft ™ insulation: a
quick-drying Arc’teryx insulation that’s warm when wet, resilient to
compacting and easy to maintain. It layers beautifully under a suit or
sport coat, or can be stowed in a tote for impromptu warmth against
autumn chill.<br />
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<a href="http://veilance.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=mens&model=Mionn-IS-Jacket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://veilance.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=mens&model=Mionn-IS-Jacket</a><br />
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Salomon</h2>
<br />
Drifter <br /> </strong><br /> <img src="http://www.amersports.com/images/default-source/brands/salomon/salomon-01.jpg?sfvrsn=1" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" title="Salomon-01" />Drifter
Hoodie is unique, with a versatile outer face fabric that resists
weather, and soft, inner fabric that reverses to become a stylish piece
for the city or the resort. Primaloft® insulation makes it exceptionally
warm and the details provide a clean, sophisticated look. <br /> <br />
Warmth is more than just insulation. It is a system of placing the right
fabric in the right place to enable movement and manage airflow
appropriately for each activity and each weather condition.<strong> <br /> <br /> </strong>The
reversible Drifter uses Primaloft® insulation with different face
fabrics for reversible comfort and different levels of warmth. Wearing
it the shiny side out blocks the wind, keeping more warmth and loft
inside the jacket during really cold weather, downhill or static
activities, while the stretchy side out allows the insulation to breath
when less warmth is required.<br /> <br />
The Drifter is available in different colors as a jacket and a hoodie for men and women.<br /> <br /> <br />
<strong>Drifter Jacket for women:</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.amersports.com/newsroom/archive/news-article/2015/09/18/www.salomon.com/uk/product/drifter-jacket-w-1.html?article=376694" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.salomon.com/uk/product/drifter-jacket-w-1.html?article=376694</a><br /> <br />
<strong>Drifter Hoodie for men:</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.salomon.com/uk/product/drifter-hoodie-m-1.html?article=376678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.salomon.com/uk/product/drifter-hoodie-m-1.html?article=376678</a><br /> <strong><br /> <br /> </strong><br />
<h2>
Atomic </h2>
<strong>Ridgeline Hybrid Down Insulator<img height="404" src="http://www.amersports.com/images/default-source/brands/atomic/ap5017210_ridgeline_hybrid_down_insulator_m_black_1-300.jpg?sfvrsn=0" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px;" title="AP5017210_RIDGELINE_HYBRID_DOWN_INSULATOR_M_BLACK_1-300" width="240" /></strong><br />
Ridgeline
Hybrid Down Insulator is a stylish, super versatile skiable midlayer
featuring Pertex protection and new PrimaLoft Down Blend. <br />
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A
skiable midlayer is an incredibly useful piece of kit – perfect on its
own in good conditions and great under a shell when it is colder. <br /> <br />
Thanks to the Perfect Endurance coated fabric, the jacket is water
resistant and totally windproof. Inside, it features the new PrimaLoft
Down Blend, a new hybrid down which combines ultra-fine PrimaLoft fiber
and white duck down so it weights virtually nothing and, unlike other
down insulation materials, dries quickly and stays warm even when wet.<br />
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Mavic </h2>
<strong>Cosmic Pro Wind Jacket</strong><br />
Mavic’s
complete mid-season road kit provides an efficient protection to road
cyclists that are looking for close fit products, not bulky feel,
performing fabrics and style.<br />
<br />
The road kit comprises of shorts, gloves, shoes and tees, and last but not least the <strong>Cosmic Pro Wind Jacket</strong>:
a top performing technical wind jacket for lightweight protection. The
jacket is ideal for winter without extra weight, offering the ultimate
combination of wind protection, lightweight, high breathability and
insulation.<br />
<br />
The jacket features a technical material mix of three
different fabrics, strategically located, and provides eight times more
wind resistance than traditional membrane without sacrificing
breathability. <br /> <br />
Moreover, it is exceptionally comfortable, thanks to ergonomic seams
mapped to the contours of the body to reduce irritation and enhance
motion comfort, stretch inserts on the sides to provide optimal freedom
of movement, and a new, ergonomically shaped collar with fleece lining.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.mavic.com/apparel-men-road-jackets-cosmic-pro-wind-jacket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mavic.com/apparel-men-road-jackets-cosmic-pro-wind-jacket</a><br />
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Source Amer Sports . Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-45525170563073191272015-09-25T18:50:00.001+02:002015-09-25T18:50:43.061+02:00Top names and engaging topics lined up for Future of Yacht Recycling Conference<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>There is now two months to go before the inaugural Future of
Yacht Recycling Conference takes place in RAI Amsterdam on Monday 16
November. The organisers have announced further details of confirmed
speakers and panellists who will present their experiences and lead
debates on the subject of End-of-Life Boats (ELBs) and how their growing
numbers can be practically dealt with in the coming years. Being staged
at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre and timed to take place the day
before the 2015 METSTRADE show opens, this dedicated one-day forum will
attract delegates and participants from all sectors of the international
leisure marine industry.</strong><br />
<br />
The event is fully sponsored by METSTRADE and supported by ICOMIA,
which has provided the chairman for the day in the shape of its
secretary general Udo Kleinitz. Having been closely involved with the
marine industry for well over 20 years, Kleinitz brings a great deal of
personal and professional interest to the subject matter. As qualified
master boatbuilder, he has held technical management positions with
ICOMIA and the British Marine Federation (BMF).<br />
<br />
Carla Demaria, president of Monte Carlo Yachts, president of the
Board of the Italian nautical industry association UCINA and a speaker
with acknowledged in-depth experience of the boatbuilding industry, will
deliver the keynote address. She will set out her views on why the
global yachting industry has to seriously engage in the process of
dismantling and responsibly recycling the boats of yesterday in order to
make way for the boats of tomorrow.<br />
<br />
Mirna Cieniewicz, secretary general of the Brussels-based European
Boating Industry will present an overview of the Boat DIGEST project.
This collaboration between several EU-based partners has been designed
to create a working platform that facilitates the safe and
environmentally responsible dismantling of boats which have reached the
end of their working life.<br />
<br />
<h3>
Interactive panel discussions on solutions to challenges presented by ELBs</h3>
A number of other confirmed speakers will bring a varied and
insightful contribution to the interactive panel discussions, which will
be structured to deliver details on practical and relevant solutions to
the challenges presented by End-of Life Boats, now and in the future.<br />
<br />
For example, members of the GS4C (Go Sailing, for a Change) project
will share how they are addressing the issue of sustainability for the
boating industry. Since starting GS4C in 2010, the founders - both of
whom have America's Cup experience - have been engaged in the challenge
of producing a 100% recyclable sailing boat where the hull, rigging and
sails are made entirely of a single sustainable and recyclable fibre.<br />
<br />
Another ongoing project entitled 'FRP up-cycling', designed to deal
with the practicalities of processing redundant fibreglass (GRP) hulls,
will be presented by Antimo di Martino from UCINA, and Mario Malinconico
who works with the Italian Institute for Polymers, Composites and
Biomaterials (IPCB). Pierre Barblou, who manages the established APER
boat dismantling network in France, will give details on how their
scheme has been set up and share the latest developments they have
experienced as part of the EU Boat DIGEST project. <br />
<h3>
Welcome speech by Geert Dijks, managing director of HISWA</h3>
A welcome speech by HISWA Association managing director Geert Dijks
will be followed by contributions from HISWA's membership director
Jeroen van den Heuvel and the Netherlands-based specialist companies
such as the Yacht Recycling Foundation. This will ensure plenty of
topical input from a Dutch perspective into how the country’s
significant leisure marine industry is approaching this challenge to the
boating world.<br />
<h3>
'Sneak peek' at the Materials Xperience display showcasing 125 innovative materials</h3>
With an eye on the future, accepting that yachts will have to be
built with more sustainable and recyclable materials than they have been
historically, there will also be an exclusive chance for conference
delegates to have a 'sneak peek' at the Materials Xperience display.
This has been specially arranged with the METSTRADE show organisers,
allowing entrance to the presentation on the day before the show
officially opens.<br />
<br />
The Materia exhibition showcased 125 innovative materials at the
METSTRADE show last year including diverse lightweight and fire
retardant materials, along with luxury interior finishes, honeycomb
panels, foam materials and bio-composites. In addition, practical
finishing materials including the latest veneers and surface materials
were on show. The Materials Xperience is sure to be of interest to
boatbuilders, designers, naval architects and all who appreciate modern
and futuristic marine construction components. <br />
<h3>
First 35 delegates have entrance to METSTRADE show Breakfast Briefing</h3>
Early bird registration for The Future of Yacht Recycling is now open
at a special price of 275 euros for the day. By kind arrangement with
METSTRADE & ICOMIA, the first 35 delegates to sign up will also
receive complimentary passes for entry to the METSTRADE show, the
exclusive Breakfast Briefing and the evening Happy Hour on Tuesday 17
November.<br />
<br />
Online delegate registration can be accessed at: <a href="http://www.regonline.co.uk/RECY15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.regonline.co.uk/RECY15</a>.<br />
<h3>
RAI Amsterdam is acclaimed for its environmental sustainability</h3>
The Future of Yacht Recycling Conference, Exhibition and Reception
will be held in the new Elcium Building at RAI Amsterdam, which quite
appropriately has been acclaimed for its environmental sustainability.
Irene Dros, Maritime Domain Manager at RAI said: “We are really looking
forward to host this event at METS 2015. It gives added value to the
total programme of the METSTRADE show, and it completely fits with our
stated environmental objectives for making this world a cleaner place”
The RAI has won several awards for its approach to sustainability, and
in 2013 achieved the distinction of enabling 100% recycling of all its
generated waste.<br />
<br />
For full details, updated agenda or to register online go to <a href="http://www.quaynote.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quaynote.com</a> or access the event page via <a href="http://goo.gl/1jDYNt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/1jDYNt</a><br />
<br />
To discuss sponsorship or speaking opportunities please contact:<br />
lorna@quaynote.ca<strong><em> or </em></strong>yachtmedia.buz@gmail.com<br />
<h3>
<em></em></h3>
<h3>
<em>End-of-Life Boats – A brief background</em></h3>
<em>In recent years most nations with ownership of significant
numbers of leisure yachts amongst their population, have been turning
their attention to the ELB phenomena which has been exacerbated due to
the boom years of the 70s and 80's, when large numbers of yachts were
mass produced from long-life composite construction materials. And due
to the fact their average life span is 30 to 50 years, they are now
presenting the yachting industry with some economic and environmental
challenges, in fairly large and annually increasing numbers. </em><br />
<br />
<em>
</em>
<em>In simple terms, the future growth of new boat sales will depend
to a large extent on effectively dealing with the boats of yesteryear,
in much the same way as the automotive industry has developed its own
solutions to the problem! </em><br />
<br />
<em>A study carried out by ICOMIA (The International Council of
Marine Industry Associations) has estimated that there are more than 6
million recreational craft in Europe alone. This also revealed that
historically, disposal methods have been crude, and generally involve
chopping up composite structures and reducing them to fragments that can
be sent to landfill, which is considered unsustainable in the long run.
The conclusion? Recycling is the only realistic option for the
future...</em><br />
<br />
<em>As far back as 1999 the US based naval architect Eric Sponberg
wrote an article entitled Recycling Dead Boats, in which he said: “Boat
builders cannot produce a new boat that is competitively priced with its
used counterpart. And added to that, “the industry has ‘shot itself in
the foot’ by building boats out of such a durable and almost
indestructible material as fibreglass (GRP.)”</em><br />
<br />
<em>Sponberg elaborated further: “What we need is a disposal pipeline
for old boats. Take them out of the market, cut them up, grind them
into little pieces and use them for something else. If old boats go
away, the market and marinas automatically have space for new boats, and
business booms. Recycling of course is the answer.”</em><br />
<br />
<em>So, now there is a new technical and commercial process in the
yachting industry that will undoubtably develop and expand into the
future. Not only that, but naval architects, designers, boat builders
and their sub suppliers will start to think more creatively about how to
construct yachts, taking into account the eventual prospect of
sustainably recycling them.</em><br />
<br />
A fully detailed conference brochure can be downloaded from the Quaynote website (<a href="http://www.quaynote.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quaynote.com</a>) or via this short link: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Q6mXtq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1Q6mXtq</a> <br />
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Source <a href="http://www.metstrade.com/mets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MetsTrade </a>©Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-9410685352425101622015-09-25T16:36:00.000+02:002015-09-25T16:36:07.920+02:00Messi's boots today, recycled into yours tomorrow <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>adidas reveals plans for custom, recyclable, zero-waste sporting goods</b><br />
<br />
<section><section>adidas today announced Sport Infinity, their plan
for a new breed of sporting goods that will never be thrown away.
Instead, football creators will be able to constantly reimagine and
recycle their dream products using an inexhaustible 3-D super-material.
Every gram of sportswear, including the boots of Leo Messi, will be
broken down to be remoulded again in a waste-free, adhesive-free process
that gives consumers more scope for personalisation than ever before.<br />
<blockquote>
I
am proud that adidas is working to make sure that all of their boots,
including mine, are being made in a way that protects the environment.
For me, this is the future of football.<br />
<div class="author">
Leo Messi, Four-time FIFA Ballon d'Or winner</div>
</blockquote>
Sport Infinity is a research project led by adidas and funded by the <a class="external" href="http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/196837_en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">European Commission</a>,
which brings together a variety of industry and academic experts, and
combines broken-down sports products with excess materials from other
industries. So the football boots of the future could contain everything
from carbon used in aircraft manufacturing to fibres of the boots that
scored during the World Cup.<br />
<br />
The new super-material will make
every sports fan a product designer. A pair of boots can be restyled as
often as the wearer wants without worrying about waste. Whether to keep
up with the latest trends or react to on-pitch needs, the football fan
of the future will never wear old boots again.<br />
<blockquote>
This is
a game-changing development for football fans. Over the next three
years, Sport Infinity aims to end the days of throwing away football
boots. Instead, every pair of boots is not just recycled but reimagined
to the consumer’s most personal specifications.<br />
<div class="author">
Gerd Manz, Vice President Technology Innovation at adidas</div>
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
<div class="author">
Following the announcement of <a class="external" href="http://www.adidas-group.com/en/magazine/stories/specialty/adidas-future-manufacturing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SPEEDFACTORY</a> and our partnership with <a class="external" href="http://www.adidas-group.com/en/media/news-archive/press-releases/2015/adidas-and-parley-oceans-showcase-sustainability-innovation-un-c/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parley for the Ocean</a><u>s</u>,
Sport Infinity is the next step in our commitment to innovation and
sustainability. This project will close the sustainability loop,
creating a high-performance product that can always be recycled.</div>
</blockquote>
<br />
<blockquote>
<div class="author">
Glenn Bennett, Executive Board Member Global Operations at the adidas Group</div>
</blockquote>
adidas and the European Commission kicked off the project in June 2015 together with nine other industry-leading experts: <a class="external" href="https://www.basf.com/en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BASF SE;</a><a class="external" href="http://www.kiska.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KISKA GmbH</a><u>;</u><a class="external" href="http://www.fill.co.at/en/home/1000.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FILL Gesellschaft m.b.H.;</a><a class="external" href="http://www.fau.eu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)</a>; <a class="external" href="http://www.oechsler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OECHSLER AG</a>; <a class="external" href="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Leeds, Centre for Technical Textiles (CTT)</a>; <a class="external" href="http://www.ceti.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Association CETI (Centre Européen des Textiles Innovants)</a>; <a class="external" href="https://www.hypercliq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypercliq E.E.</a>; <a class="external" href="http://www.playgreatsoccer.com/t/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SportsMethod Ltd.</a><br />
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Source adidas © </section></section>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-2820313847901713522015-09-25T16:33:00.001+02:002015-09-25T16:33:25.568+02:00NAUTIQUE RECEIVES THE INDUSTRY’S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AWARD FOR THE TENTH YEAR IN A ROW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>ORLANDO, FLA (September 16, 2015) –</b> Yesterday during the
International Boat Builder’s Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) trade
show, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recognized
Nautique for the tenth consecutive year of achieving excellence in
customer satisfaction in the Inboard Watersports Boat category.<br />
<br />
The Marine Industry CSI Awards program honors participating
manufacturers that actively measure customer satisfaction and pursue
continuous improvement to better serve the customer. Once again,
Nautique achieved and maintained an independently-measured standard of
excellence of 90 percent or higher in customer satisfaction over the
past year, based on information provided by customers purchasing a new
boat during the period between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015.<br />
<br />
“Customer satisfaction is so much more than providing an outstanding
product. It’s about delivering an exceptional experience during the
sale and beyond,” notes Robert Newsome, Vice President of Engineering
Standards for NMMA. “We congratulate these 45 manufacturers for their
commitment to promoting a positive boat ownership experience.”<br />
<br />
“Our culture at Nautique is driven by our team’s commitment to
building the world’s best boats by a company that cares. This industry
award acknowledges that customer satisfaction doesn’t end when the boat
leaves the factory; we stand behind our product through the entire
ownership experience,” stated Nautique President Greg Meloon. “Our
entire team from our employees to our dealer network is thrilled to be
recognized by the NMMA for excellent customer satisfaction,” Meloon
added.<br />
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Source <a href="http://www.nautique.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nautique</a> © Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-55113736662189699102015-09-25T15:58:00.000+02:002015-09-25T15:58:30.706+02:00Introducing Grassroots Connect 2015: A New Platform for Excellence in Outdoor Specialty Retai<div class="post-content">
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<b>Asheville, N.C. </b>(September 24, 2015) — <a href="http://www.grassrootsoutdoors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grassroots Outdoor Alliance</a>,
an organization of innovative specialty outdoor retailers across the
U.S., will host a landmark event this November in the first annual <a href="http://www.grassrootsoutdoors.com/grassroots-connect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grassroots Connect</a> show.<br />
<br />
The inaugural Grassroots Connect takes place November 11-13, 2015, in
Knoxville, Tenn., and is far more than an early buying trade show.<br />
<br />
While the event will serve as an efficient and intimate platform for
buyers to build a powerful store presentation, Grassroots Connect is
also about creating the future of outdoor specialty retail.<br />
The fact that Grassroots Connect is taking place in the original
gathering place for the outdoor industry – Knoxville, Tenn. – is
intentional. The event is designed to create a new success blueprint for
independent specialty outdoor retailers during an important juncture in
the evolution of the outdoor active lifestyle industries.<br />
<br />
“Specialty retail is in a critical window of evolution and with that
evolution comes incredible opportunity for our membership,” said Wes
Allen, President of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and former owner of
two specialty retail stores. “Grassroots Connect was launched to support
specialty retailers through this evolution, arming them with new best
practices specific to outdoor specialty and enabling independent stores
to take a prominent position in the connected consumer’s buying
journey.”<br />
<br />
Grassroots Connect is an invitation-only event for premier outdoor
brands and independent specialty retailers. Over 70 of the industries
leading brands will be represented, including: Patagonia, The North
Face, Under Armor, Ibex, Darn Tough and Hydro Flask. Through Grassroots
Connect, these select vendors will have one-on-one time with more than
80 of the leading independent outdoor specialty retailers in the United
States.<br />
<br />
Invitations were extended to brands based on significance of business
already done with Grassroots member retailers, and invitations to
non-member retailers is based on fit with the independent, specialty
focus of the group.<br />
<br />
“We’re an independent specialty outdoor retail store based in
Telluride, Colorado, and this will be our first year attending
Grassroots Connect,” said Erik Dalton, owner of <a href="http://www.jagged-edge-telluride.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jagged Edge Telluride</a>.
“The standard show schedule is really hectic and they happen at
extremely busy times for us— in the middle of winter or the middle of
summer. So to find a show that’s happening in early November is great
timing and allows us to look at these lines earlier and get orders in
ahead of deadlines.”<br />
<br />
<b>About Grassroots Outdoor Alliance</b><br />
<b><br /> </b>Grassroots Outdoor
Alliance unites 55 independent outdoor retailers with over 100 doors in
30 states, as a strong voice to protect and promote the experience of
outdoor enthusiasts across the United States. To learn more about
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, visit our website at <a href="http://www.grassrootsoutdoors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.GrassrootsOutdoors.com</a>.<br />
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Source Grassroots Outdoor Alliance <span class="post-meta">by Wes Allen through press release ©</span> <br />
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong><br /> Wes Allen Grassroots / Outdoor Alliance / Wes@grassrootsoutdoors.com / 307.250.8675<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-81321681904343286262015-09-25T15:09:00.001+02:002015-09-25T15:09:24.212+02:003N2 Unveils World's First Patented Fastpitch Softball Pants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Footwear and Apparel Company Obtains Patent Approval for NuFit Knicker Fastpitch Softball Pants
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<b>ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23, 2015 -- </b>Sporting goods company 3N2 has solidified its position as a market leader in fastpitch softball by introducing the World's first patented fastpitch softball pants. The 3N2 NuFit Knicker is the result of two years of intensive research, development, and on-field testing.
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NuFit Knickers were recently deemed innovative and different enough from any other softball pant to warrant patent protection. The pant features slimming construction, a low-rise fit in front for added comfort, and a high-rise fit in back for coverage. Four-way stretch poly-spandex in hips, thighs, and calves hugs curves and allows for free and easy movement. The NuFit is reinforced with heavy-duty poly knit to protect high abrasion areas, and a combination of elastic and poly-spandex holds cuffs in place without rubbing or cutting.
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3N2 CEO, Sean Murphy, views the patent as validation of 3N2's heavy investment in women's sports: "It's a testament to our continued commitment to creating fastpitch gear that is unique in its construction and performance benefits. When 3N2 first entered the market, manufacturers were simply 'shrinking and pinking' men's gear. We were determined to break industry bounds by designing footwear and apparel with the female form in mind. Believe me when I say that it's not easy to get an apparel patent. The NuFit is a real breakthrough."
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NuFit Knickers are already being worn by major colleges, elite travel ball programs, and professional athletes. Natasha Watley, two-time Olympian and member of the National Professional Fastpitch (NPF) USSSA Pride, recently sang the praises of the product: "My game is built on speed so I need pants that will move with me, not against me. NuFits fit like a glove. The best pant I've ever worn."
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According to Murphy, 3N2 plans to expand its distribution in 2016 via major retail outlets.
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For more information on 3N2 NuFit Knickers, visit <a href="http://www.n2nufit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.N2NuFit.com</a>
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<b>About 3N2</b><br />
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Headquartered in Orlando, FL, 3N2 maintains a singular focus on designing and developing the most dynamic line of high-performance athletic footwear and apparel in the marketplace.
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Contact:
Josh Pollack/
National Sales Manager, 3N2/
1-877-362-1440/
<a href="http://www.3n2sports.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.3N2Sports.com</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-9740740674770186472015-09-25T15:04:00.000+02:002015-09-25T15:04:08.585+02:00Arc'teryx opens brand stores in London and Shanghai <div class="sfnewsContent">
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<strong>Arc´teryx experience in the heart of London</strong> <br /> <br /> The
new Arc´teryx flagship store, the first of its kind in Europe, opened
its doors in London, right in the heart of the iconic Piccadilly Circus.<br />
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“The location couldn´t be better”, says store manager <strong>Jaime Silva</strong> with a big smile.<br />
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“We’re
looking to attract the active London commuter – the one that cycles to
work, goes to the gym and hits the outdoors on the weekends in the Peak
District or skiing in the Alps. Also, this location draws millions of
tourists annually. We’re aiming to attract these consumers as well – in
some cases they will have the first contact with the brand through this
flagship store.”<br />
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The new 350 m2 store was opened at the beginning
of September. When Silva speaks about the opening weekend his smile
gets even bigger.<br />
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“The first impressions couldn’t be better
either. We had almost 1.500 people coming through the door. We had some
core enthusiasts wearing Arc’teryx from top to bottom and customers
commenting that finally they can see the full seasons’ collection in one
place.”<br />
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The store includes a full men’s and women’s collection
and departments for footwear, packs & accessories, Veilance and
Suunto watches.<br />
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An interesting extra feature is the new Community Area.<br />
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“We invite local outdoor groups to come and participate in lectures and
seminars – the first one will be “Get ready for the winter – Layering
System”. This connection with the outdoor community is very important
for us. We want people to feel at home in the Arc’teryx Piccadilly
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<br /> The store has already a nice collection of stars in the assortment.<br />
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“The iconic jackets <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=mens&model=Beta-AR-Jacket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beta AR</a><a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=womens&model=Atom-AR-Hoody-W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">, Atom Hoody</a> and <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=womens&model=Atom-LT-Vest-W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vest</a> and the <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=womens&model=Delta-LT-Jacket-W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delta LT </a>are already selling really well. We are also selling a lot of accessories. The <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&model=Conveyor-Belt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conveyor belt</a> and the new exclusive Revivex re-proofing spray have been huge hits. And there’s already a lot of demand for our <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/LearnMore.aspx?language=EN&article=WinterLookbook&intcmp=Home-Secondary_learn_lookbook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whiteline Collection</a>, which gives us a good indicator of how peak season will shape up.”<br />
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The initial experiences have proven that the store concept works well.<br />
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“The
store reflects the core values of the Arc’teryx brand: design,
craftsmanship and performance. It’s quite easy to tell the story to the
consumer and take him through the collections with the key products well
highlighted. The sense of space without compromising visual
merchandising quality is a distinctive point– the way that the
collections are showcased makes the shopping process for the consumer
much easier.”<br />
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“In my opinion this is the most beautiful outdoor store in Europe and a strong statement from the brand”, concludes Silva. <br /> <br /> <br />
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<strong>Premium location and full range offering in Shanghai</strong></div>
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Just a few days after the Arc’teryx Piccadilly Store, Amer Sports China celebrated the grand opening of its first brand store in Shanghai. <br /> <br />
The 285 sq ft store is located in the Shanghai commercial center. The
premium location and full range offering sets another milestone for
Arc’teryx and Amer Sports retail business in China.<br />
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store is well designed to provide the best brand experience to China
outdoor expert and urban astute consumers with brand history wall, core
product demonstration area, community area and clearly defined product
category segmentation. The Veilance range is also merchandised at a
special corner with the touch of Shanghai architecture decoration.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-83551687575788774102015-09-25T14:59:00.003+02:002015-09-25T14:59:49.559+02:00World Skateboarding Federation Announces Global Series of "Skate 2020" Summits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>First Summit Scheduled for South Africa Oct. 7 to Coincide with Skateboarding World Championships: Summits to Take Place in Canada, Vietnam, Mexico, Scotland and United States
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<b>LONDON, UK--(September 24, 2015) - </b>World Skateboarding Federation, a governing body for skateboarding, <a href="http://mb.cision.com/Main/11977/9836200/423263.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">announced</a> it will host a series of "Skate 2020" summits, touching five continents over the next year to organize, unify and support skateboarding and prepare for the possibility of its inclusion in future Olympic games.
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Oct. 7: Kimberley, South Africa. Hosted by the South African Skateboarding Federation
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Nov. 3: Montreal, Canada. Hosted by Canadian Skateboarding Federation
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Feb. 20: Mexico City, Mexico. Hosted by Federación de Skateboarding Mexicano
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May 7: Vietnam. Hosted by Vietnam Skateboarding Federation
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June 11: Glasgow, Scotland. Hosted by Skateboard Scotland
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July 16: New York, United States. Hosted by World Skateboarding Federation
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The first summit will take place in South Africa during the upcoming Skateboarding World Championships in Kimberley, on October 7. The "Skate 2020 Agenda" was introduced by WSF at the inaugural Global Skateboarding Summit in Istanbul in May and will inform the agenda for each summit. The Skate 2020 Agenda:
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Develop 40 National Governing Organizations over the next two years (WSF is already working with 23 countries)
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Create a minimum of 17 WSF-sanctioned regional and national contests that feed into national championship events
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Create and support a global youth development program
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Create a universal scoring system
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Host International Judging Conference (Inaugural contest to be held in October 2015 in Kimberley, South Africa to coincide with Skateboarding World Championships)
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The summits will also seek to unify skateboarding, discuss ways to help grow and form local, national and international skateboarding federations and associations, to help the industry prepare for Olympic requirements such as Wada testing and gender equity, as well as discuss the framework for an internationally agreed upon format, unified scoring system, and qualifications for skateboarders to earn entry.
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"There is much to be discussed in order to prepare for the Olympics. These summits will help organize federations and bring key parties together to discuss the framework for the Skateboarding World Championships and possible Olympics," said Tim McFerran, President of World Skateboarding Federation. "This is a huge opportunity for skateboarding and we are encouraged by the Olympic conversations taking place and think it will bring so much benefit to the skateboarders, the fans and the youth around the world who will be inspired by these incredible athletes. We want to make sure the format is progressive and exciting, that the content production is first class and there is a transparent qualification structure and contest circuit along with unified judging and scoring systems. These summits, hosted on five continents, will bring all interested parties together to share ideas and come to agreement on these key topics. We look forward to working with all of the skateboarding organizations around the world."
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<b>About World Skateboarding Federation (WSF)
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World Skateboarding Federation, a governing body of skateboarding, is the only federation to represent all disciplines of skateboarding including street, vert, downhill, slalom, bowl and freestyle. The WSF Board of Directors are: Tim McFerran, United States; Sasha Steinhorst, United States; Maga McWhinnie, Peru; Paco Manzanares, Mexico; Stefan Lilis Akesson, Sweden; Kevin Harris, Canada; Cyrille Harnay, France; Felix Arguelles, United States; Tim Gavin, United States; Jani Söderhäll, France; and Hans Koraeus, Sweden.
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WSF actively donates skateboards to youth in poverty stricken areas and supports worthwhile skateboarding organizations like Skateistan in South Africa. WSF is currently working with a number of countries, providing leadership and expertise, to help them form national federations. The mission of the World Skateboarding Federation is to promote skateboarding around the world; to grow and connect relevant skateboarders, organizations, brands and manufacturers for the further expansion of skateboarding; to assist in building quality skateparks; to provide financial assistance to top skateboarders to attend international skateboarding contests; to create a centralized judging and scoring system; and to provide a platform to create national, regional and local contests. World Skateboarding federation is a USA incorporated nonprofit 501-c-3 organization.<br />
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For more information visit <a href="http://www.worldskateboardingfederation.org/">www.worldskateboardingfederation.org</a> or follow us on social media @WSk8Federation on Twitter and World Skateboarding Federation on Facebook.
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SOURCE: World Skateboarding Federation through Marketwired by press release ©Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-16656284911163609392015-09-25T14:51:00.002+02:002015-09-25T14:51:39.826+02:00Honda’s renewed line up is the first step towards growth in Europe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Investment in new models and manufacturing capabilities signals
Honda’s intention to work towards European sales of 200,000 units
annually</li>
<li>Next generation Civic to be launched from early 2017, with five door variant to be built at Honda’s UK Manufacturing plant (HUM)</li>
<li>HUM to benefit from €270 million investment</li>
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A fully refreshed 2015 model line-up, news on further new models and a
significant investment in its UK manufacturing base signal Honda’s
intention to work towards a European sales level of 200,000 units
annually. Philip Ross, Senior Vice President of Honda Motor Europe,
announced this as part of the company’s press conference at the 2015
Frankfurt Motor Show.<br />
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Mr Ross outlined plans to build on the momentum created by a series
of new model introductions in 2015. The launch of the all-new HR-V and
Jazz, the exciting Civic Type R high-performance hatchback, and
refreshed Civic and CR-V families have given Honda one of the youngest
product ranges in the industry. Early response from customers and media
alike has given a new momentum to the brand in Europe.<br />
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“We are confident that this range will satisfy and delight our
existing customers, and bring in many more, as the breadth of our range
and the quality of our product broadens the appeal of Honda to an ever
wider audience,” said Ross.<br />
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The focus on Honda’s commitment to pushing boundaries will be
magnified again next year, with the start of mass production of the
all-new NSX, a hybrid supercar featuring cutting edge technological
advancements that epitomise Honda’s daring spirit.<br />
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Ross also confirmed the 10<sup>th</sup> generation Civic is scheduled
for a European launch from early 2017, with production of five door
variants exclusively from Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM). In order
to prepare for this new model, Honda has invested €270m in new
production technologies and processes, bringing the total investment in
the site to €3bn since 1985.<br />
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“2015 has been an important year for Honda, but it’s very much the start of things to come,” concluded Ross.<br />
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- Revenues up 5 percent to $8.4 billion; 14 percent growth excluding currency changes<br />
- Diluted earnings per share up 23 percent to $1.34<br />
- Worldwide futures orders up 9 percent; 17 percent growth excluding currency changes<br />
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<b>NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE)</b> reported financial results for its
first quarter ended August 31, 2015. Diluted earnings per share
increased 23% due to broad-based revenue growth, gross margin expansion,
selling and administrative expense leverage, a lower effective tax rate
and a lower average share count.
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“Fiscal 2016 is off to a great start,” said Mark Parker, President
and CEO of NIKE, Inc. “Our relentless pace of growth is driven by our
proven strategy of putting the consumer first, obsessing innovation in
everything we do and leveraging our powerful portfolio. We’re
well-positioned to continue to deliver long-term growth that is both
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<b>Revenues</b> for NIKE, Inc. increased 5 percent to $8.4 billion, up 14 percent on a currency-neutral basis.<br />
• Revenues for the NIKE Brand were $7.9 billion, up 15 percent on a
currency-neutral basis driven by growth in every geography and nearly
every key category.<br />
• Revenues for Converse were $555 million, up 3 percent on a
currency-neutral basis, mainly driven by strong growth in the United
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<b>Gross margin</b> expanded 90 basis points to 47.5
percent. The increase was primarily attributable to higher average
selling prices and continued growth in the higher margin Direct to
Consumer (DTC) business, partially offset by higher product input and
warehousing costs.<br />
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<b>Selling and administrative expense</b> increased 4
percent to $2.6 billion. Demand creation expense was $832 million, down 7
percent, reflecting favorable comparisons against higher investment in
support of the World Cup in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. Operating
overhead expense increased 10 percent to $1.7 billion, reflecting
continued growth in the DTC business and targeted investments in
infrastructure and consumer-focused digital capabilities.<br />
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<b>Other income</b>, net was $31 million, comprised
primarily of net foreign currency exchange gains. For the quarter, the
Company estimates the year-over-year change in foreign currency-related
gains and losses included in other income, net, combined with the impact
of changes in exchange rates on the translation of foreign
currency-denominated profits, decreased pretax income by approximately
$151 million.<br />
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The <b>effective tax rate</b> was 18.4 percent, compared to
21.7 percent for the same period last year, primarily due to an
increase in the proportion of earnings from operations outside of the
United States, which are generally subject to a lower tax rate, as well
as certain non-recurring items recognized in the quarter.<br />
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<b>Net income </b>increased 23 percent to $1.2 billion
while diluted earnings per share increased 23 percent to $1.34,
reflecting strong revenue growth, gross margin expansion, selling
and administrative expense leverage, a lower tax rate and a decrease in
the weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.<br />
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<b>August 31, 2015 Balance Sheet Review </b></div>
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<b>Inventories</b> for NIKE, Inc. were $4.4 billion, up
10 percent from August 31, 2014, driven primarily by an 8 percent
increase in NIKE Brand wholesale unit inventories. Increases in average
product cost per unit, as well as higher inventories associated with
growth in DTC, were largely offset by changes in foreign currency rates.<br />
<br />
<b>Cash and short-term investments </b>were $5.4 billion,
$829 million higher than last year primarily as a result of growth in
net income and collateral received from counterparties as a result of
hedging activities more than offsetting share repurchases and higher
dividends.<br />
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</div>
</div>
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<b>Share Repurchases </b></div>
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During the first quarter, NIKE, Inc. repurchased a total of 5.5
million shares for approximately $588 million as part of the four-year,
$8.0 billion program approved by the Board of Directors in September
2012. As of the end of the first quarter, a total of 86.4 million shares
had been repurchased under this program for approximately $6.5 billion,
at an average cost of $75.70 per share.<br />
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</div>
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<b>Futures Orders </b></div>
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As of the end of the quarter, worldwide futures orders for NIKE
Brand athletic footwear and apparel scheduled for delivery from
September 2015 through January 2016 were 9 percent higher than orders
reported for the same period last year, and 17 percent higher on a
currency-neutral basis.*<br />
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<b>Conference Call </b></div>
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<b> </b> </div>
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NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at
approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on September 24, 2015, to review fiscal first
quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live over the
Internet and can be accessed at http://investors.nike.com. For those
unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be
available at the same location through 9:00 p.m. PT, October 1, 2015.<br />
<br />
<a class="text--link -trans-color" href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/nikeinc/assets/47136/FY16_Q1_Combined_NIKEINC_Schedules.pdf?1443122922" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download PDF of FY16 Q1 Schedule and Tables</a><br />
<a class="text--link -trans-color" href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/nikeinc/assets/47137/NIKE_Inc_Q1_FY16_Press_Release_FINAL.pdf?1443123176" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download PDF of FY16 Q1 Combined News Release and Schedule and Tables </a><br />
<a class="text--link -trans-color" href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/nikeinc/assets/47194/NIKE_Inc_Q116_UNOFFICIAL_Transcript.pdf?1443145641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download PDF of FY16 Q1 Unofficial Transcript</a></div>
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<div class="text--p text--bold">
<b>About NIKE, Inc. </b></div>
<div class="text--p text--bold">
<br /></div>
<div class="text--p">
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading
designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear,
apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and
fitness activities. Wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brands include
Converse, which designs, distributes and licenses casual sneakers,
apparel and accessories; and Hurley, which designs and distributes a
line of action sports and youth lifestyle apparel and accessories.<br />
<br />
For
more information, NIKE, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial
information are available on the Internet at <a class="text--link -trans-color" href="http://investors.nike.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://investors.nike.com</a> and individuals can follow <a class="text--link -trans-color" href="http://www.twitter.com/nike" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Nike</a>.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-7614170428645965732015-09-25T14:22:00.000+02:002015-09-25T14:22:09.250+02:00Amer Sports Corporation Interim Report January-June 2015 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div class="hugin">
<i>Amer Sports Corporation / STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE / July 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm </i></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
Amer Sports Corporation Interim Report January-June 2015</div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin">APRIL-JUNE 2015</b></div>
<ul class="hugin" type="disc">
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Net
sales EUR 461.1 million (April-June 2014: 376.1). In local currencies,
net sales increased by 9%. Excluding the Louisville Slugger acquisition,
net sales increased by 7%.</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Gross margin 44.1% (43.9).</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
EBIT
excluding non-recurring items (NRI) EUR -9.0 million (-17.6).
Non-recurring items were EUR -6.6 million (-1.2). All NRIs related to
2014 restructuring now recorded.</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Earnings per share excluding NRI EUR -0.11 (-0.16).</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Free cash flow EUR 11.5 million (-38.7).</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Outlook for 2015 unchanged.</div>
</li>
</ul>
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<b class="hugin">JANUARY-JUNE 2015</b></div>
<ul class="hugin" type="disc">
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Net
sales EUR 1,037.0 million (January-June 2014: 877.6). In local
currencies, net sales increased by 7%. Excluding the Louisville Slugger
acquisition, net sales increased by 6%.</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Gross margin 45.1% (44.1).</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
EBIT
excluding non-recurring items EUR 24.6 million (3.0). Non-recurring
items were EUR -8.0 million (-1.2). All NRIs related to 2014
restructuring now recorded.</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Earnings per share excluding NRI EUR 0.04 (-0.09).</div>
</li>
<li class="hugin"> <div class="hugin">
Free cash flow EUR 54.5 million (5.5).</div>
</li>
</ul>
<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin">OUTLOOK</b></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" />In
2015, Amer Sports net sales in local currencies is expected to increase
and EBIT margin excluding non-recurring items to improve from 2014,
despite challenging market conditions. The company will continue to
focus on apparel and footwear growth, consumer-driven product and
marketing innovation, commercial expansion and operational excellence.</div>
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<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin">KEY FIGURES</b></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="hugin"> <tbody class="hugin">
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> <b class="hugin">EUR million</b> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> <b class="hugin">4-6/2015</b> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> <b class="hugin">4-6/2014</b> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> <b class="hugin">1-6/2015</b> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> <b class="hugin">1-6/2014</b> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> <b class="hugin">2014</b> </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Net sales </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 461.1 </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 376.1 </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 1,037.0 </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 877.6 </td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 2,228.7 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Gross profit </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 203.5 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 165.0 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 467.7 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 387.3 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 979.0 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Gross profit % </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 44.1 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 43.9 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 45.1 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 44.1 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 43.9 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> EBIT excluding NRI </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -9.0 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -17.6 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 24.6 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 3.0 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 168.3 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> EBIT % excluding NRI </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 2.4 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 0.3 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 7.6 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> NRI*) </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -6.6 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -1.2 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -8.0 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -1.2 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -54.2 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> EBIT total </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -15.6 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -18.8 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 16.6 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 1.8 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 114.1 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> EBIT % </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 1.6 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 0.2 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 5.1 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Financing income and expenses </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -9.4 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -7.9 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -17.7 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -17.1 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -37.1 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Earnings before taxes </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -25.0 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -26.7 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -1.1 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -15.3 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 77.0 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Net result </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -18.0 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -19.1 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -0.8 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -10.9 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 55.4 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Earnings per share excluding NRI, EUR </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -0.11 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -0.16 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 0.04 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -0.09 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 0.80 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Free cash flow**) </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 11.5 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> -38.7 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 54.5 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 5.5 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 53.5 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Equity ratio, % at period end </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 37.7 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 40.6 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 38.8 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Net debt/equity at period end </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 0.68 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 0.63 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 0.50 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Personnel at period end </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 7,880 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 7,490 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 7,630 </td> </tr>
<tr class="hugin"> <td class="hugin" valign="bottom"> Average rates used, EUR/USD </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 1.10 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 1.37 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 1.12 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 1.37 </td> <td align="right" class="hugin" valign="bottom"> 1.33 </td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>
<div class="hugin">
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<div class="hugin">
*<i class="hugin">)
Non-recurring items (NRI) are exceptional transactions that are not
related to normal business operations. The most common non-recurring
items are capital gains, exceptional write-downs, provisions for planned
restructuring, and penalties. Non-recurring items are normally
specified individually if they have a material impact on EBIT.</i></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" /><i class="hugin">**) Cash flow from operating activities - net capital expenditures (total capital expenditure less proceeds from sale of assets)</i></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin">HEIKKI TAKALA, PRESIDENT AND CEO:</b></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" />We
continued to deliver broad-based organic growth in the second quarter,
driven by our strategic growth areas. We also continued to drive profit
improvement especially in Ball Sports where our mix kept shifting toward
higher margin items such as performance tennis rackets showing strong
topline momentum. The 2014 restructuring has contributed positively to
Ball Sports which is significantly healthier today than before.</div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
On
top of driving organic growth, we have this year concluded the
acquisition of Louisville Slugger for Baseball acceleration, and Sports
Tracker for building a scalable Amer Sports online sports service. In
addition, we just acquired Queenax, a functional training systems
provider, to close a gap in our Fitness offering vs an important
consumer trend. These acquisitions follow our strategic priorities,
providing us platforms for further acceleration. Acceleration continues
to be the name of the game, as we see our strategies working as planned
and we can continue to execute with confidence. </div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin">For further information, please contact:</b></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" />Heikki Takala, President and CEO, tel. +358 20 712 2510<br class="hugin" />Jussi Siitonen, CFO, tel. +358 20 712 2511<br class="hugin" />Päivi Antola, Director, Corporate Communications and IR, tel. +358 20 712 2537</div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin">TELEPHONE CONFERENCE</b></div>
<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin"><br class="hugin" /> </b>An
English-language conference call for investors and analysts will be
held at 3:00 p.m. Finnish time. To participate in the conference call,
please call +44(0)20 3427 1906 (UK/international dial-in number),
confirmation code <b class="hugin">6521059</b>. The conference can also be followed live via <a class="hugin" href="http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/eepbmgv2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/eepbmgv2</a>. A replay of the conference call and a transcript will be available later. The replay number is +44 (0)20 3427 0598, passcode <b class="hugin">6521059<strong class="hugin">.</strong></b></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<strong class="hugin">CAPITAL MARKETS DAY</strong></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" />Amer
Sports is hosting a Capital Markets Day for analysts and portfolio
managers in Helsinki on August 27 and in London on September 7.</div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin">THIRD QUARTER RESULTS BULLETIN</b></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" />Amer Sports will publish its Q3/2015 results bulletin on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at approximately 1:00 pm Finnish time.</div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<b class="hugin">INVESTOR RELATIONS NEWSLETTER</b></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" />Subscribe to Amer Sports Investor Relations Newsletter at <a class="hugin" href="http://www.amersports.com/investors/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amersports.com/investors/subscribe</a>.</div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<strong class="hugin">DISTRIBUTION</strong></div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" /> NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, main media, www.amersports.com</div>
<div class="hugin">
<br /></div>
<div class="hugin">
<strong class="hugin">About AMER SPORTS</strong>:</div>
<div class="hugin">
<br class="hugin" />
Amer Sports (www.amersports.com) is a sporting goods company with
internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Wilson, Atomic,
Arc'teryx, Mavic, Suunto, and Precor. The company's technically advanced
sports equipment, footwear, and apparel improve performance and
increase the enjoyment of sports and outdoor activities. The Group's
business is balanced by its broad portfolio of sports and products and a
presence in all major markets. Amer Sports shares are listed on the
NASDAQ Helsinki stock exchange (AMEAS).</div>
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<li><a href="http://hugin.info/3020/R/1942025/702316.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amer Sports Interim Report Q2/2015</a></li>
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Source Amer Sports © Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992443288773817214.post-8504055993149691152015-09-25T14:17:00.002+02:002015-09-25T14:17:49.450+02:00Introducing Thermacell Repellents Max Life 12-hr Mat for Spring 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Bedford, Mass. (Summer 2015)</strong> – Thermacell®
Repellents Inc., a leading manufacturer of area mosquito repellent
products, is introducing the Max Life repellent mat that provides 12
hours of protection from mosquitoes, black flies and no-see-ums. Now you
can have Thermacell protection that can last all day or all night.<br />
<br />
“The Thermacell Max Life mat with 12 hours of continuous protection
will last three times as long as our regular repellent mats, so you can
enjoy outdoor activities for extended periods of time,” said Allegra
Lowitt, Thermacell
chief marketing officer. “Whether you are camping all day, fishing from
sun up to sun down, or having a great backyard bash that lasts into the
wee hours, the new Max Life mat has you covered. Members of the armed
forces and outdoorsmen asked for this long duration mat and we’re
excited to bring it to market for them.”<br />
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The Max Life Mat works with the entire collection of Thermacell
products including repellers, torches and lanterns. Thermacell products
work in minutes and Max Life protection can now last up to 12 continuous
hours. By heating the mat with a butane cartridge, the repellent is
vaporized for effective, fast coverage.<br />
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Rather than using a spray repellent, Thermacell uses a non-topical
patented technology to create a 15ft x15ft zone of protection from
mosquitoes and other biting insects that covers the average size
campsite. The repellent is virtually odorless and silent. The Max Life
Mat refill has four mats and four cartridges in a box, providing 48
hours of protection and will be available at major retailers with a MSRP
of $20.99.<br />
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<strong>Mosquito Repellent Features:</strong><br />
<br />• Thermacell’s
powerful mosquito protection creates a 15 ft. x 15 ft. zone of
protection from biting pests in minutes that lasts for hours<br />• Repels mosquitoes, black flies and no-see-ums<br />• Silent and virtually odorless<br />• Max Life Mat works in all Thermacell Repellent products including repellers, torches and lanterns. <br />• Repellent is a synthetic copy of the natural repellent found in chrysanthemums<br />• Repellent mats are available in two options, lasting 4 hours or 12 hours<br />
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<strong>About Thermacell Repellents, Inc.</strong><br />
<br />Thermacell
Repellents, Inc., headquartered in Bedford, MA, designs, manufactures
and markets area mosquito repellent solutions that create a 15 ft x15
ft. zone of protection in minutes from mosquitoes, black flies and other
flying insects. Thermacell products are lightweight, silent, and
virtually odor free. Thermacell can be found at most outdoor, sporting
goods, home improvement and mass merchant retailers in the US and is
also available internationally in more than 20 countries. <br />
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For more
information on Thermacell and its complete line of repellent products,
consumer reviews, or store locations, visit <a href="http://www.thermacell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Thermacell.com</a> or call 1-866-753-3837<br />
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<span class="post-meta">Source </span><span class="post-meta">Thermacell
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