All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 51, 2025
FINANCIAL REPORTING +++ Rapala VMC Corporation will shift to quarterly financial reporting in 2026, adding Q1 and Q3 business reviews to its disclosure schedule and updating its investor calendar accordingly +++ CSR & SUSTAINABILITY +++ Icebug is calling on other brands to join its long-running initiative of donating ...
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News briefsC.A.M.P. sponsors Italian ski mountaineering team
The Italian mountain equipment specialist deepens its long-standing commitment to ski mountaineering through a new national team partnership.
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News briefsKeen appoints Ann Radil to lead impact
The US-based footwear maker strengthens its climate and circularity focus by appointing a former NASA climate scientist to lead impact work.
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ArticleSwedish retail outlook improves for 2026
The Nordic retail research institute HUI sees signs of recovery as inflation eases and consumer confidence improves heading into 2026.
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News briefsTariffs squeeze US online retailers
A new survey shows how US-based online sellers are reacting as tariffs add pressure to already thin ecommerce margins.
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News briefsMajor French fishing show closes
One of Europe’s best-known fishing trade shows will not return in 2026, as shifting attendance and new formats reshape the sector.
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ArticleWeekends launches indie outdoor brand marketplace
A new digital platform aims to give independent outdoor lifestyle brands global visibility beyond traditional retail channels.
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News briefsEU to levy €3 duty on low-value parcels
The EU plans to end a long-standing import exemption by introducing a flat customs duty on low-value e-commerce parcels from 2026.
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News briefsLenzing seeking new CEO
The Austrian fiber producer announces a leadership change, with its CEO leaving for personal reasons after less than two years in the role.
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News briefsOR launches new training lab for retailers
A new half-day workshop at the US outdoor trade show will offer hands-on sessions on AI, operations, customer engagement and circular retail strategies.
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors narrows losses as second-half momentum offsets soft start
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a steadier finish to fiscal year 2025, with stronger second-half demand and margin improvements significantly reducing operating losses despite flat full-year revenue.
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News briefsProtest debuts two winter films
The Dutch snow and lifestyle brand presents two contrasting freeride films, spanning Mongolia’s Altai Mountains and northern Norway.
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News briefsWFSGI partners with Worldly on ESG data
The global sporting goods association teams up with a sustainability data platform to close gaps between ESG ambition and action.
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News briefsBendrigg wins 2025 Merrell Fund grant
A UK non-profit focused on accessible outdoor adventure has secured this year’s Merrell Fund grant following a live public vote at Kendal Mountain Festival.
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News briefsBosch acquires MBPS outright
The German e-mobility supplier has taken full ownership of its service joint venture as it strengthens aftermarket capabilities across Europe.
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ArticleRoots posts solid Q3 growth as margins strengthen
The Canadian outdoor-lifestyle brand delivered higher revenue, stronger gross margins and improved underlying profitability, even as net income dipped slightly on one-time compensation effects.
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News briefsOrthoLite appoints country manager for Indonesia
The US-based footwear components supplier has named a new country manager for Indonesia as it builds local manufacturing capacity following its recent acquisition by Coats.
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News briefsBCI, Planboo launch India biochar pilot
The global cotton sustainability organization and a climate-tech firm will test biochar on Indian farms to assess its environmental and economic potential.
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News briefsOberalp appoints new COO
The South Tyrolean mountain-sports group strengthens its leadership structure with a new operations chief overseeing production, logistics and R&D.
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ArticleFESI elects new President and Board
Europe’s sporting goods federation begins a new governance cycle with fresh leadership and an expanded board as EU sport policy gains momentum.
