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Speedo partners with Aquaphysical

Swimwear brand Speedo has joined forces with global fitness trend Aquaphysical to launch the H2O Active collection, a versatile eco-friendly new workout line for women to wear in and out of the water. The multi-functional collection aims to allow aquaphysical enthusiasts to wear the pieces to undertake the classes that incorporate a mix of both...

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Speedo USA names John Graham as new president

Swimwear brand Speedo USA recently just made a new change in its executive staff. Taking over Jim Gerson’s spot from earlier this year, John Graham has been named as the company’s new president. Graham’s promotion was announced on October 19 by PVH Corp., Speedo USA’s parent company. As no stranger to the company, Graham previously served as the...

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Pentland Brands makes series of executive changes

London - UK retail company Pentland Brands has made a series of changes within its executive team in order to integrate its internal organisation. The group, which owns labels such as Speedo, Berghaus and Red or Dead, has appointed Chris Stephenson, current Chief Executive Officer at Canterbury as the leader of its Active Division. The company...

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Speedo ends sponsorship of Ryan Lochte

American swimmer Ryan Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist, has been dropped by swimwear manufacturer Speedo, as well as fashion label Ralph Lauren following him falsely claiming that he had been robbed at gunpoint by a policeman after a night out during the Rio Olympics. In a statement on its Twitter, Speedo USA stated that it would donate a...

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Speedo announces new distributor for Germany, Austria

Australian swimwear specialist Speedo has announced a new distribution agreement with the Italian company Oberalp for Germany and Austria that will come into effect in May of this year. Speedo's current distributor, the German Action Sports GmbH that served these territories since 2008, and Speedo will end their partnership following a mutual...

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Speedo couture gown

Swimwear specialists Speedo have teamed up with sustainable designer brand From Somewhere to create the Unity dress; a one-off couture ball gown produced using surplus fabric from Speedo’s Fastskin Super Elite Swimsuit. Designed by From Somewhere’s Orsola de Castro in partnership with Rebecca Jayne Taylor, a graduate from Falmouth University,...