(Bloomberg) — Switzerland and Italy tweaked their mountain border under the Matterhorn peak as climate change in the Alps is melting the glaciers that have historically marked the frontier between the two countries. “Significant sections of the border are defined by the watershed or the ridge lines of glaciers, firn or perpetual snow,” the Swiss...
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Chargeurs acquires Cilander’s strategic assets in Switzerland
Chargeurs believes acquiring Cilander’s assets enhances its high-value-added products, completes its brand portfolio, and reinforces its industrial excellence. Credit: Shutterstock Chargeurs has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Cilander’s fashion and luxury brands including Alumo, Eugster & Huber, Brennet and Swiss Ghutra. Chargeurs PCC Fashion Technology (CFT PCC) says the acquisition brings new finishing technologies particularly...
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Historic Schubiger store closes after 141 years in business
The department stores’ was one of the oldest shops in Glarus. SRF The smallest department store in Switzerland is closing. After five generations and over 140 years of existence, the Schubiger family is giving up for economic reasons. This content was published on July 2, 2024 – 11:00 According to figures from the market research...
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Swiss spend CHF2.17 billion on sporting goods – SWI swissinfo.ch
The running (up 0.3%) and leisure sports (up 1%) segments recorded the highest year-on-year growth in 2023, according to the press release. KEYSTONE People in Switzerland spent CHF2.17 billion ($2.38 billion) on sporting goods last year. This was 1.5% less than in the previous year, according to Swisspo, the specialist agency for sporting goods in...
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On to Open Largest U.S. Store in Portland Amid Retail Expansion Efforts
On Holding is expanding its retail presence by opening a new store in its American hometown. The Swiss running brand on Wednesday announced the upcoming opening of its new store in Portland, Ore., which will be located on NW 23rd Avenue, just a mile from the company’s headquarters in the Americas. It will be On’s only location...