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Successful relaunch for OutDoor trade show in Riva del Garda

On Wednesday, the European Outdoor Week concluded in the Italian town of Riva del Garda, featuring the new OutDoor trade show. The unanimous feedback from the industry was clear: those who were not there missed out. Over 8,000 trade visitors, 250 exhibitors with more than 400 brands, and 2,700 buyers from 59 countries – that is the official...

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Icebug co-founder named president of European Outdoor Group

David Ekelund, the founder of Swedish footwear brand Icebug, has been appointed president of the European Outdoor Group (EOG). He joins the trade show organisation firm alongside a slew of other new executives and board members, marking a shift in leadership as EOG undergoes notable changes. Andrew Shand of outerwear brand Helinox has been named...