Ski Gear and Equipment News
- May 2022: A deal between Amer Sports and Liesheng, in which Amer Sports divests Suunto to Liesheng, was finalized. With a strong emphasis on direct-to-consumer channels and an expanded presence in developed markets like China and the United States, Amer Sports claims to concentrate on establishing globally renowned sporting goods brands within the lifestyle, apparel, and footwear segments.
- November 2021: Fischer Sports announced another year of winning Alpine product lineups in ski and boot categories for both resort and backcountry categories. Notable wins include SKI Magazine Best in Test for the women's all-mountain category with the Ranger 94 FR WS and the women's deep powder snow category with the Ranger 115 FR. Other official selections include the Ranger 102 FR, the Fischer RC One 86 GT, and the Ranger 99 Ti.
- March 2021: NuORDER, the premiere wholesale B2B e-commerce platform, announces its partnership with Black Diamond Equipment, the global innovator in climbing, skiing, mountain sports equipment, and apparel. Beginning with the FW21 buying season, Black Diamond will conduct all its wholesale practices through the digital buying platform.
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- April 2024: Nike unveiled its latest collection of golf shoes, the 2024 Masters edition. These limited-edition shoes are available in three colors: classic white, sleek black, and vibrant blue.
- March 2024: Adidas introduced the Ultimate365 golf apparel range, featuring innovative material concepts known as TWISTKNIT and TWISTWEAVE. These new technologies work at the fiber level to enhance performance uniquely.
- March 2024: Puma expanded its golf footwear range with the release of GS-X EFEKT. These shoes are available in multiple colors for men’s sizes 7-12, and women’s sizes 4-8. All models come with a one-year waterproof guarantee.
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- August 2021: Johnson Health Tech Co. Ltd acquired Matrix Fitness South Africa, a distributor for JHT prior to the acquisition, becoming the first fitness equipment company to have a wholly-owned subsidiary in Africa. The major strategy behind this move was to expand the business in the African region, which will result in positive revenue growth in the long term.
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- March 2024: Adidas introduced the Ultimate365 golf apparel range, featuring innovative material concepts known as TWISTKNIT and TWISTWEAVE. These new technologies work at the fiber level to enhance performance uniquely.
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