All EOG articles
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ArticleOutdoor brands launch toolkit for sustainability claims
A new industry-wide toolkit aims to standardize sustainability data sharing across international outdoor gear and apparel brands.
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ArticleOTS 2025: The bringing together of the British Outdoor industry
Outdoor Trade Show 2025 in Liverpool brought the UK outdoor trade together in record numbers — our columnist Charles Ross reports on key launches, retail insights and rising trends.
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ArticleORBDAYS 2025 expands reach with record attendance
The Italian outdoor and running event attracted over 3,000 professionals and strengthened its global positioning with international buyer presence.
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ArticleEOG and SIA announce strategic transatlantic partnership
Two leading trade groups from North America and Europe seek to expand member benefits and improve global collaboration.
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ArticleEOG’s first Outdoor Impact Summit sparks momentum for lasting change
At the two-day gathering in Munich, Europe’s outdoor sector tackled climate, circularity and equity – shifting from ambition to implementation.
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OpinionOutdoor Impact Summit: The EOG’s gathering at Messe Munich this summer
A new EOG event in Munich brought industry leaders together to rethink sustainability, circular economy and collaboration in the outdoor industry. Charles Ross is the first to report here on The OIC about his impressions and takeaways.
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ArticleOutdoor industry has potential to be transformative force for climate action
A new international report highlights how active lifestyles and smarter wardrobes could make the outdoor and sports sector a powerful climate solution.
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ArticleOne week to go: Register now for the Outdoor Impact Summit on May 19-20
The new forum will bring together outdoor industry leaders to explore actionable sustainability and biodiversity strategies for lasting impact.
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OpinionThose goodwill projects: Vanity, patronage, business investment or common sense?
How are outdoor brands navigating goodwill, climate advocacy and circularity? Charles Ross looks at three leading initiatives reshaping impact in the outdoor space.
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ArticleOutdoor Impact Summit: ‘We’re not just gathering to talk’
EOG’s Sophie Offord and Dr. Katy Stevens talk about why the upcoming Munich summit (May 19–20) aims to spark more than talk — and how the industry helped shape it.
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ArticleSport industry urges EU to sustain funding
More than 150 organizations from across Europe are urging the EU to safeguard sport funding in its next multiannual budget framework.
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OpinionOutdoor Impact Summit: Are you confident enough to not need to attend?
What happens when the outdoor industry’s top minds gather to tackle climate, circularity and regulation? Charles Ross is sure that very important matters will be discussed at the OIS. And best of all: You can meet him there.
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ArticleDon’t miss:
The 1st Outdoor Impact SummitEOG’s inaugural event in Munich on May 19-20 sets the agenda and format for meaningful sustainability measures.
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OpinionEOCA – What you thought you knew has changed: good to better
As Earth Day nears, EOCA quietly shifts into a more powerful role – reshaping how the outdoor industry addresses nature, risk and long-term sustainability.
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ArticleFirst Outdoor Impact Summit to deliver practical sustainability solutions
EOG’s new event this May will unite industry leaders in Munich to focus on actionable strategies for sustainability and impact.
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ArticleEOG releases 2024 Annual Report, confirms 2025 initiatives
The European Outdoor Group unveiled its 2024 Annual Report, confirmed 2025 plans, and announced the new Outdoor Impact Summit set for May 2025 in Munich.
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ArticleEOG elects new leaders, achieves board gender parity
Icebug’s David Ekelund is the new President, while the group achieves a 50:50 gender split on its board, marking a pivotal moment for diversity in the outdoor industry.
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OpinionDesign: Are we just adding more stuff – or is the new season offering better potential?
OIC columnist Charles Ross says that the outdoor industry needs to rethink its dependence on selling more and more new products – a model that aligns it with fast fashion – by adopting repair, remanufacturing and service-based business models to reduce overconsumption while maintaining profitability.
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Article‘Back to the drawing board’: OutDoor 2025 is paused
OutDoor 2025, scheduled for May 19-21, 2025, will be paused. We spoke with Exhibition Director Lena Haushofer and Christian Schneidermeier, Director of EOG.
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ArticleOutdoor industry unites to cut single-use plastic waste
Over 30 leading outdoor brands join forces with the EOG to tackle single-use plastic packaging through innovative recycling initiatives.
