General Outdoor – Page 64
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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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ArticleColumbia Sportswear expands space partnership with lunar mission
Columbia’s space-tested Omni-Shade tech is going on its next launch mission with IM-2’s Athena lunar lander.
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ArticleHelly Hansen changes ownership for C$1.28bn
Canadian Tire sells the Norwegian brand to the US-based global lifestyle apparel company Kontoor Brands, refocusing on its core business, Canadian retail.
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ArticleSolo Brands appoints John Larson as interim CEO
Chris Metz has stepped down from his role as CEO of the parent company of the Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, Isle and Icy Breeze brands, but will assist with the transition.
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News briefsAluula and Db collab on ultralight travel gear
The partners unveil a new travel bag collection featuring ultralight, durable travel gear made with advanced composite materials.
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ArticleIndian researchers develop water-repellent, conductive textile for extreme cold
The innovative textile is said to overcome the limitations of existing conductive textiles, such as poor durability, high power consumption and vulnerability to water exposure.
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ArticleSchöffel Group: The eighth generation has taken over
Jakob Schöffel takes over the management from his father Peter, becoming the eighth generation at the helm of the long-established outdoor company.
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News briefsPolygiene expands with cooling technology
New StayCool enhances comfort by reducing the fabric temperature by 2 to 3°C when activated by moisture and heat.
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ArticleGore faces class-action lawsuit in the US over PFAS greenwashing allegations
The maker of Gore-Tex faces a lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by promoting products as eco-friendly while using harmful “forever chemicals.”
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News briefsBig Agnes launches new PFAS-free fabric for ultralight tents
The Colorado-based outdoor brand says HyperBead is a PFAS-free, ultralight fabric that offers 25 percent more waterproofing and a 6 percent weight reduction.
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News briefsSympatex expands global sales team
The sustainable functional textiles expert hired industry veteran Michael Cattanach, aiming for market expansion, especially in the US.
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ArticleEurobike: More ‘Outdoor’ thanks to renewed collab, new Adventure Area
Eurobike expands its global reach with a new collaboration with the Scandinavian outdoor industry and presents a new “Adventure Area” for 2025.
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News briefsBasicNet reports record revenue growth for 2024, K-Way continues expansion
K-Way’s parent company published its preliminary 2024 report, stating record revenues and Ebitda for the year, fueled by strong European sales.
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News briefsOutdoor Retailer introduces ‘Industry Day’
OR is launching the ”Industry Day 2025” conference to tackle key challenges in the outdoor business, featuring industry leaders and expert panels.
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News briefsSuper.natural names Advanced Distribution as new partner for Italy
The German Merino specialist announced a new distribution partnership for the Italian market.
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News briefsBetter Cotton concludes annual partner meeting in Malaysia
Better Cotton’s annual meeting in Penang gathered global partners to share innovations, address cotton sector challenges and celebrate sustainability leaders.
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News briefsFinisterre processes regenerative organic cotton for SS25 collection
The British outdoor apparel brand introduces regenerative organic cotton for SS25, with over 75% of t-shirts made sustainably to support thriving ecosystems.
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News briefsMoncler ends FY24 on a strong note
Moncler Group reported €3.1bn in 2024 revenue, driven by strong DTC growth for both Moncler and Stone Island brands.
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News briefsPolygiene reports strong Q4 and positive outlook for 2025
The Swedish group reports strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results with double-digit growth, improved margins and ambitious plans for 2025.
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ArticleTrump imposes reciprocal tariffs to balance trade
The US president has introduced reciprocal tariffs, aiming to equalize trade imbalances and address perceived “unfair practices” by US trading partners.
