General Outdoor – Page 15
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News briefsDidriksons’ returns to Paris with AI-powered store experience
Source: Didriksons Following its French debut in 2021, Swedish jacket brand Didriksons is delighted to announce its return to Paris for a third consecutive year. Against the backdrop of the vibrant Le Marais district, Didriksons will set up its pop-up store in the iconic Heureux les Curieux. ...
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ArticleAlpine Group brings transformation of fashion industry to COP28
Alpine Group, the end-to-end textile innovation and apparel manufacturing group whose brand partners include Lululemon, The North Face, Under Armour and Columbia, teamed up with fashion industry players such as TrusTrace, The Apparel Institute, Keel Labs, Samata Pattinson, Founder and CEO of Black Pearl, and Julia Gulatee, One Young World ...
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ArticleProwinter in Bolzano with ski hardware, Test Days in January
All the new features of the twenty-fourth edition of Prowinter, which will take place in Bolzano, Italy, from Jan. 10 to 12, 2024, were presented at a digital press conference this week. “At the request of the companies, the 2024 edition has been extended for an additional day,” said Geraldine ...
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ArticleEcodesign for sustainable products regulation practically adopted by the EU
The European Commission, Parliament and Council agreed on Dec. 4 on a new framework to make products sustainable by design.
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News briefsPETA files watchdog complaint over RDS and RAF standards
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has filed a formal complaint to the Canadian Competition Bureau alleging that the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Responsible Animal Fiber (RAF) labels, created by third-party certifier Textile Exchange “are misleading and deceive consumers.” The complaint follows multiple exposés by the ...
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News briefsThe latest details on Slide & OTS Winter 2024
UK trade show Slide & OTS Winter 2024 has released more details about the event, to be held Jan. 9–11, 2024 at Telford International Centre. On Jan. 9 there will be a Networking Drinks Evening in association with The London Snow Show; The Sustainability Breakfast will be held on ...
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News briefsGOTS simplifies process for smaller textile firms
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has announced that small-scale textile companies will be given easier access to its certification through the Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project (CSCS). Launched as a pilot project in 2022, the scheme is meant to help smaller textile firms overcome the administrative and financial ...
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News briefsRoyal Robbins achieves Responsible Wool Standard certification
California-based outdoor adventure brand Royal Robbins has been brand-certified by the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). The certification process, which allows the brand to formally track the chain of custody of its wool from fiber to final product, involves a rigorous assessment of Royal Robbins wool sourcing and production practices conducted ...
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ArticleISPO Munich 2023: Back with lots of Zeitgeist (and more)
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
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News briefsPolygiene launches textile-protection innovation project to reduce microfiber loss and laundering wear
Polygiene presented a new innovation project, Polygiene ShedGuard, at ISPO Munich this month. The new technology was also recognized as the best product at ISPO Textrends in the “Performing Finishes” category. ShedGuard was developed to minimize the loss of microfibres and improve the resistance of the fabric during washing. This ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor declines unsolicited offer
Vista Outdoor’s Board of Directors, following consultation with its financial and legal advisors, has rejected the unsolicited proposal received on Nov. 22, 2023 from Colt CZ Group SE. The Vista Outdoor Board continues to recommend the acquisition of the Sporting Products business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) and remains committed ...
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Data & AnalysisGlobal outdoor footwear market grows 17.8%
2022 outdoor footwear sales are up. 5 companies represented just over 50% of all sales. Find all the sales, growth and market share numbers here.
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News briefsSalomon releases fire-proof sneaker with gr10k
Source: Salomon X-ALP gr10k French brand Salomon has collaborated with gr10k on the new X-ALP gr10k, a sneaker that combines ultra-resistant fireman uniform fabrics with a motorsports-inspired silhouette. The sneaker will be released on Nov. 30. gr10k, founded in 2017 after an idea by Anna Grassi, is ...
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ArticleBergfreunde changes ownership
Bergfreunde GmbH, the German online specialist retailer for mountain sports, climbing and outdoor equipment, has a new strategic partner: French sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon is acquiring the German company from US outdoor retailer Backcountry. The purchase agreement was signed on Nov. 24, 2023. The completion of the transaction ...
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ArticleRab expands down recycling program to mainland Europe
British outdoor brand Rab (part of Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) has announced that it will expand its down recycling program to Europe. From Jan. 8, 2024, the incentivized collection program will be accessible to consumers through Rab’s European service center in Leusden, Netherlands. In addition, Rab will set up a ...
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ArticleDeuter parent Schwan-Stabilo confirms last year’s solid performance
Source: Schwan-Stabilo Sebastian Schwanhäußer, Group CEO Volatile markets, war, inflation and cautious consumers once again posed considerable challenges for the Schwan-Stabilo Group with its three business areas of cosmetics, writing instruments and outdoor. Nevertheless, the previous year’s positive trend continued – partly due to this varied business ...
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ArticleDevold: 170 years of wool garments made in Europe
The Outdoor Industry Compass spoke with Herbert Horelt, Managing Director of Devold of Norway GmbH, and Tor Jonsson, General Manager at UAB Devold.
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News briefsIsbjörn appoints Viking Europe as sales agent for Germany, Austria
Source: Isbjörn Dennie Wagner, Country Manager Germany Austria, Viking Europe Children’s outdoor clothing brand Isbjörn of Sweden has appointed Dennie Wagner and his team at Larix/Viking Europe to strengthen its sales and the brand’s reputation with German and Austrian outdoor and lifestyle retailers in Germany and Austria. ...
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News briefsPolygiene launches plant-based StayFreshBIO
The Polygiene Group will launch a plant-based antimicrobial technology for the textile market at ISPO Munich 2023. The technology is based on a 100 percent bio-based active ingredient derived from plant substances. It complements Polygiene’s current silver-based solution and is in line with the movement in certain regions looking for ...
