All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025 – Page 34
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News briefsHanwag appoints international sales manager
The German brand under the Fenix Outdoor umbrella has named Sanela Krisat International Sales Director to drive its global expansion.
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News briefsWoom achieves record Q1 results
The children’s bike specialist reports the strongest quarter in company history with €44 million in Q1 sales and 124,000 bikes sold.
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News briefsOdlo kicks off new collab with POW Switzerland
The Swiss outdoor apparel brand teams up with POW Switzerland and photographer Filip Zuan for a limited collection promoting climate action.
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News briefsBaffin expands direct shipping to key EU markets
The Canadian footwear brand now offers direct-to-consumer shipping in France, Germany, the UK and Italy.
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News briefsReju expands circular textiles program through new partnerships
The French textile regeneration company partners with Utexa and Antex to validate and scale circular polyester yarns for regional production.
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News briefsSea to Summit strengthens leadership in North America
The Australian outdoor gear company names new leaders to guide its North American growth, appointing Chris Sword and Aaron Baker to key roles.
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ArticleLowa reports strong results for 2024, plans expansion
The German outdoor footwear manufacturer posted its second-best financial year in 2024, driven by growth in kids, winter and trail running segments.
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ArticleOpenAI expands ChatGPT with shopping tools
The US-based AI company has introduced shopping features to its chatbot, aiming to enhance product searches with AI-generated recommendations.
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OpinionResponsible textile production: What will the future cost?
Alexa Dehmel reflects on how the price of sustainable materials will evolve over the next decade.
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News briefsItalian firm Crazy launches new urban outdoor brand Avista
Avista integrates Italian tailoring and artisanal elements into outdoor clothing.
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ArticleThule Group’s new products fuel Q1 sales growth
The Swedish outdoor and mobility gear specialist focuses on niche growth and product innovation after reporting mixed Q1 results across key markets.
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ArticleVinted reports strong 2024 growth, hits €5bn valuation
The European secondhand marketplace posts strong 2024 results, supported by expansion efforts and changing global trade dynamics favoring used goods.
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News briefsSwedish sports retail rebounds after three-year slump
After years of decline, Sweden’s sporting goods industry returned to growth in Q1 2025, driven by e-commerce and seasonal footwear demand.
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ArticleRocky Brands boosts Q1 profit thanks to DTC growth
The US footwear group sees profit nearly double in Q1, led by strong direct-to-consumer sales and solid growth for brands like Xtratuf and Rocky.
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News briefsA new strategic partnership between Euratex and FTTH
The partnership is supposed to strengthen Euro-Mediterranean textile cooperation.
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News briefsDecathlon may sell 30% stake in China unit
The French sporting goods company is reportedly considering selling part of its China operations, with the deal potentially exceeding $1 billion.
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News briefsRevelyst, Evolution ink outdoor brand deal
The US outdoor gear group teams up with a licensing agency to expand six of its key brands into new product categories and retail channels.
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News briefsEurobike 2025 attracts new players from the mobility sector
The trade show for cycling and light electric mobility highlights innovation from new sectors, including plastics, logistics and 3D printing.
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News briefsIntersport appoints category management leader
The German retail group names a former Adidas executive, Sascha Groß, to head a key division, signaling a push for a stronger product strategy.
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News briefsHeiQ Chrisal launches synbiotic liquid laundry detergent
The biotech firm introduces an eco-friendly laundry solution that combines probiotic cleaning with sustainable biosurfactants.
