All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025 – Page 6
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News briefsAlibaba Q3 slips profits amid heavy investment
China’s e-commerce and cloud giant posted revenue growth, but profitability tumbled as it backs a quick-commerce and AI strategy.
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News briefsResortecs raises €6 million in funding round
The Brussels-based circular tech company raises new capital to expand its automated textile recycling technology into large-scale infrastructure.
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News briefsMontura opens new store in Turin
An Italian outdoor brand opens a new store in Turin’s historic center, blending retail, mountain culture and creative community programming.
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News briefsHervis sells Romanian and Hungarian businesses to Frasers Group
The sporting goods retailer offloads its Hungary and Romania subsidiaries to a UK-based retail group as part of a strategic realignment.
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ArticleDeuter supports plastic-free peaks and repair tours during Green Week
Instead of offering discounts, the German outdoor gear maker is using Green Week to promote clean-up efforts, fair production, and product repairs.
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News briefsSPC/LST debuts winter apparel line built for longevity
The new Californian technical apparel brand expands its purpose-driven collection with new workwear-inspired outerwear built for lasting performance.
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News briefsOrtovox appoints Lisa Sinnegger as head of design
The German mountain sports brand appoints a new design lead to drive its product evolution with a focus on longevity and authenticity.
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News briefsFoot Locker International’s new president joins from Tesco
The US sporting goods retailer has appointed a new president to lead its recently acquired international footwear business.
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ArticleIcebug continues Black Friday boycott, donates sales to conservation groups
The Swedish outdoor footwear brand turns Black Friday into a global conservation initiative by donating its proceeds to nature protection.
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News briefsTNF opens flagship on Fifth Avenue
The outdoor apparel company has launched its largest store worldwide on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, blending retail with immersive adventure storytelling.
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News briefsFaction and Phaenom join Freeride World Tour
The global freeride competition has secured Swiss-based Faction and Phaenom as exclusive ski and boot partners for the next three seasons.
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News briefsThe powerful domestic impact of Made in France textile production
A new economic impact study reveals that French textile companies reinvest most of their turnover in the national economy, far more than importers.
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ArticleOutzip: “Own the experience, not the gear”
The Berlin-based company wants to solve the utilization problem in the outdoor industry with a standardized rental system that facilitates access to high-quality equipment.
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 48, 2025
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Marker, Dalbello and Völkl consolidate operations under a new organizational structure to strengthen their racing focus and streamline sales, marketing and product management across all three brands +++ CORPORATE AND M&A +++ Roarsome, a UK-based sustainable kidswear brand, has secured £1.5 million in funding from ...
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News briefsColourWear expands into French ski market
The Swedish wintersport brand extends its European reach with a launch aimed at France’s strong ski retail and alpine culture.
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News briefsArva launches ultralight 30L avalanche airbag
The French avalanche safety specialist introduces a new lightweight, 30L airbag pack made with ultra-high-molecular-weight materials for ski mountaineers who count every gram.
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News briefsTRE LIVE expands for 2025 San Antonio event
North America’s top run specialty trade show expands its live broadcast format with real-time coverage and inclusive storytelling from San Antonio.
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News briefsOutdoor Media Summit heads to Asheville, North Carolina
The outdoor industry gathering will take place in North Carolina next fall, boosting regional recovery and expanding its CEO track and gear events.
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ArticlePierer Mobility sells Felt as Bajaj takes control
The Austrian mobility group exits the cycling segment and transfers full control of its last bike brand to minority partners amid significant structural change.
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News briefsÅhléns partners with TrusTrace on traceability
One of the leading Swedish department store chains is advancing its sustainability strategy by adopting new traceability tools to meet emerging EU regulations.
