All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025 – Page 58
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News briefsAku’s decarbonization plan validated by SBTi
This is an evolution of Aku’s longstanding commitment to environmental and social responsibility issues.
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 29, 2025
M&A +++ Blacktusk Outdoors has acquired fishing lure manufacturer Lucky Strike Bait Works – both based in Ontario, Canada – with the aim of expanding the brand’s reach and product offering in North America and beyond +++ DISTRIBUTION +++ Scarpa North America has appointed Parallel 45 Sales Group ...
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ArticleAmazon records biggest prime day ever
The global e-commerce giant extended its four-day summer sale, delivering record savings and broadening Prime member benefits.
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ArticleApparel recommerce gains traction in US market
US resale platforms are integrating recommerce strategies, reshaping apparel and outdoor gear resale for brands and retailers.
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News briefsHelly Hansen opens pop-up store in Kiel
The Norwegian outdoor brand tests new retail concepts in northern Germany’s sailing capital with its first own store in the country.
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News briefsArc’teryx to open third German store
The Canadian outdoor brand continues its retail expansion in Germany with a new store in the country’s northern port city of Hamburg.
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News briefsNew portable smokeless fire pit debuts on Kickstarter
A US outdoor startup unveils a collapsible fire pit with smokeless tech, designed to fit in a backpack.
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News briefsSport 2000 Austria hosts new B2B bike festival
The Austrian retail network launches a new trade event blending hands-on product testing with industry networking.
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News briefsSport 2000 appoints former retail manager to key sustainability role
The sports retail group has created a new position to drive its sustainability strategy and appointed Katja Mendel who joined the group in 2023.
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News briefsClarus sells Pieps for €7.8m
The outdoor equipment group has completed the divestiture of its avalanche safety brand, following a long-running strategic review.
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News briefsPolartec backs Millet x Canyon capsule launch
The US fabric innovator partners with European outdoor and bike brands to bridge alpine and cycling disciplines in a new hybrid collection.
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ArticleOdlo partners with Swiss mountain destinations
The Swiss outdoor apparel brand forms alliances with Ferienregion Lenzerheide and Engadin Tourismus to deepen market presence and connect with local outdoor communities.
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News briefsKMD Brands North America appoints VP of Finance
The subsidiary of the New Zealand-based outdoor group has hired a former Adidas executive to lead financial operations across three of its North American brands.
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News briefsBerghaus appoints Adam Field to lead marketing
The British outdoor brand names a new global marketing executive as it accelerates expansion across international markets.
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News briefsTeslin writes down Accell stake by €68.6m
The Dutch investment firm records a major loss on its bicycle industry stake, citing financial pressures and weak market demand.
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ArticleKeen highlights its 2024 sustainability and social initiatives
The US outdoor footwear company outlines its environmental targets, social investments and design innovations in its latest impact report.
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OpinionMilano Unica 2025 focuses not only on fashion, but also on outdoor textiles
How one of Europe’s leading fabric show is reshaping sourcing strategies for performance, lifestyle, and sustainable innovation.
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News briefsNorda and Raide launch limited running belt
The Canadian trail footwear brand teams up with the US mountain gear maker to release a co-branded, no-bounce running belt.
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News briefsBergzeit cuts emissions with new recycled packaging
The German outdoor retailer introduces polybags made from 87.5% recycled plastic waste through a new collaboration with the circular economy startup WildPlastic.
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ArticleSport 2000 restructures order events by segment
The German retail alliance is introducing a segment-based format for its order shows, with the first event focusing on the outdoor sector set to take place in early 2026.
