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Extending product life: an important piece in the puzzle to less environmental impact
It is becoming increasingly clear how important changing consumer behavior is to achieve reductions in the environmental impact of textile and apparel products. Many brands are now turning to the Swedish firm Polygiene® for technologies that help provide a solution.
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Unifi with strong Q1
Unifi, Inc., a U.S.-based producer of recycled and synthetic yarns, released operating results for the first fiscal quarter that ended Sept. 26. Net sales were $196.0 million, an increase of 38.5 percent from the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and an increase of 6.3 percent from the last Q4 (2021). ...
VF raises FY guidance slightly, despite supply chain issues limiting Q2 sales growth
VF Corp improved its guidance for the full year (to $12.0 billion from $11.8 billion) despite a more challenging than expected operating environment in the second quarter. Overall revenues for the group that owns brands including Vans, The North Face (TNF), Timberland, Icebreaker and Smartwool increased by a reported ...
Private sales clubs find new ways to command customer loyalty
Private Sport Shop has experienced impressive growth to become the number one private sales club in the sports sector. It has done so by focussing on customer loyalty, recruiting wisely and spotting trends early.
How Keller Sports used events and data management to develop customer loyalty
The brand has broken new ground with app-based events that reward customers for sporting performance, not purchases
Back in black: The successful turnaround of Rotor Bike Components
Great products don’t always lead to profit, but they can with a little cohesion…and maybe Covid.
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Major investment in Portuguese bicycle production for the EU market
The Portuguese bicycle industry association ABIMOTA has unveiled a major project with a planned total investment volume of over €258 million, through which Europe’s leading bicycle production intends not only to strengthen but also to expand its role. Plans also call for creating a technology center as a hub for ...
Pon Holdings acquires Dorel Sports
The Dutch Pon Group and Canadian conglomerate Dorel Industries Inc. officially announced on Oct. 11 that Pon.Bike (brands Cervélo, Focus, Gazelle, Juliana, Kalkhoff, Santa Cruz, Union, etc.) will acquire Dorel Sports (brands Cannondale, Caloi, GT, Mongoose, Schwinn, etc.). According to the two parties, this mammoth marriage will create “a leading ...
Former CEO of Private Sport Shop group to join Moustache Bikes as CEO
French e-bike supplier Moustache Bikes is strengthening its management team ahead of its tenth anniversary, launching a new development phase. On Jan. 1, 2022, Olivier Cantet, an experienced executive from the outdoor and sporting goods industry, who describes himself as a “leading French e-bike specialist,” will join the company as ...
Odlo reorganizes its business structure in German-speaking countries
Pascal Schweizer, Odlo’s country manager DACH, is seizing the opportunity of the departure of field sales manager Matthias Faller to reorganize responsibilities in the German-speaking region. Faller is leaving Odlo on Oct. 31 after almost five years with the company. Moving forward, a dedicated sales manager will be in place ...
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Acquisition of Igloo completed
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+++ U.S.-based Alterra Mountain Company, owner and operator of 15 year-round destinations, including the world’s largest heli-ski operation, and Dakine continue to expand their partnership with the launch of an exclusive, limited-edition Ikon Pass collection that includes the men’s and women’s Excursion Gloves and the Heli Pro 24L backpack +++
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Latest Executive Editions of The Outdoor Industry Compass
Outdoor Industry Compass: Vol 14 - No 20
Outdoor industry stocks declined by 6% in Q3 | The rugged outdoor footwear market fell by 5.6% in 2020 | Global bicycle stocks: Demand remains strong, but supply chain prevents further highs | Pon Holdings acquires Dorel Sports | Helen of Troy’s Hydro Flask sees Q2 sales progress, raises FY outlook | Former CEO of Private Sport Shop group to join Moustache Bikes as CEO | Vaude plans to be globally climate-neutral next year | Major investment in Portuguese bicycle production for the EU market | RevolutionRace publishes first sustainability report after IPO | E-commerce with strongest growth in Germany in Q3 since 2017 | ILO adopts first code of practice on safety and health in the supply chains | Odlo reorganizes its business structure in German-speaking countries | Bründl Sports opens new flagship store, carries Marcel Hirscher’s new ski and apparel brands | Prophete Group with management change after successful turnaround | EOG Partner Page
Outdoor Industry Compass: Vol 14 - No 19
OutDoor by ISPO 2021 canceled | Gore-Tex unveils new ePE membrane | Kathmandu’s sales rise 15% | Retailers start climate protection initiative | Outdoor strong in ISPO Consumer Insights Report | Bike24 starts share buyback | EOCA partners with Business for Nature | Higg starts supply chain traceability program | Bollé Brands with executive changes
Outdoor Industry Compass: Vol 14 - No 18
Travis Campbell acquires Eagle Creek from VF, European organization stays on board | Houdini drives expansion of circular economy movement with new shareholder | OutDoor by ISPO Global Summit Edition: First real industry gathering after more than 18 months / Interview with Dr. Jeanette Friedrich | OutDoor by ISPO Global Summit Edition reveals event program | JD Sports Fashion’s outdoor segment turns around | Allbirds files for IPO but remains loss-making, plans to open up new apparel categories | New Mavic owner Bourrelier Group sets successful future course | Pierer Mobility on track for 11th record year in a row | Dalbello teams up with Life Reskiboot to develop a circular economy system | Oeko-Tex reports successful 2020/21 year, with strong growth for Made in Green label | German bike and mobility industry calls for sustainable mobility summit | Eurobike Awards 2021 show the industry’s creative energy
Outdoor Industry Compass: Vol 14 - No 16+17
Sport Holding acquires Bergans of Norway | On Holding files registration for IPO | EOG unveils retail-specific content for OutDoor by ISPO | EOG State of Trade: Outdoor wholesale value drops 9.5% in 2020 | After strong Q2, Wolverine again raises full-year outlook | Anta’s profits more than double in H1, Amer bounces back | Columbia lifts guidance after strong Q2, but CEO attacks freight “monopoly” | Fenix’ Q2 sales up, but sluggish German performance weighs on overall result | VF raises FY guidance as Q1 sales and profits beat estimates | Clarus raises guidance as Q2 sales growth accelerates | Topgolf and golf boost Callaway, outdoor also shows resilience | Giant with strong H1 figures, production to be expanded with factory in Vietnam | Leatt continues on record track in 2021 | New CEO and board members for Ecco | SRAM Group opens Time pedal factory in Portugal | SSU reorganizes management of Internetstores Group | Black Diamond hires ski industry veteran Mike Hattrup | More details on consumer integration at ISPO Munich | EOG partner page