All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025 – Page 62
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News briefsBackcountry adds Level Nine Sports to brand portfolio
A specialty retailer in Utah joins forces with Backcountry.com to boost e-commerce reach and support value-driven consumers.
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News briefsAMG Group appoints new sales director
Vango’s UK-based outdoor brand distributor brings on a seasoned industry expert to lead sales strategy and drive global expansion.
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News briefsMoncler sees H1 earnings decline on weak tourism
The Italian luxury outerwear group reports lower profits and regional softness due to reduced tourist traffic in Europe and Japan.
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News briefsSwedish sports retail sees second quarter growth
Sport retailers in Sweden saw sales rise again in Q2 2025, driven by strong e-commerce performance and continued demand for running shoes.
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OpinionFFF for fashionistas: Stretching beyond sports & outdoor
Expert contributor Charles Ross reports from New York’s Functional Fabric Fair, where recycling, certifications and Day 0 talks bridged outdoor and fashion.
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 31, 2025
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ The US Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has elected new board members (Todd Frank, April Peterson, Ross Harris and Tina Miller) for the coming year and announced new locations in Oklahoma City and Omaha for its Connect buying shows starting in Spring 2027 +++ India-based outdoor brand Gokyo has ...
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ArticleA timeline: Trump’s tariffs
In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry
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News briefsAmazon pauses global Google shopping ads
The online giant has temporarily exited global Google Shopping ads, shifting the dynamics for advertisers across key international markets.
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News briefsColumbia Sportswear sues Columbia University over name use
A US outdoor gear company is taking legal action against the Ivy League university over alleged misuse of a shared name on apparel.
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News briefsKMD Brands appoints Carla Webb-Sear as Group CFO
The Australia-listed outdoor group strengthens its leadership with a seasoned finance executive from the travel and media sectors.
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ArticleTailored performance and sustainable innovation: how eVent Fabrics helps brands defy the elements
What does it take to build performance-driven, sustainable outdoor apparel? A unique supplier approach, technical agility, and understanding of brand needs.
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News briefsCoats completes acquisition of OrthoLite
The UK-based industrial thread and footwear component supplier finalizes its purchase of the US insole manufacturer to strengthen its global footwear business.
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News briefsMerrell appoints ex-Zappos exec to drive lifestyle sales
The US footwear brand expands its lifestyle strategy with a senior hire from a leading online retailer.
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ArticleOberalp targets net-zero with circular design strategy
The Italy-based mountain sports group outlines its circular roadmap to carbon neutrality, placing product design and durability at the center.
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News briefsGrivel shifts to direct wholsalse model in the US
The Italian mountain gear manufacturer restructures its US business to work more closely with specialty outdoor retailers.
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News briefsEurobike 2026 shortens duration, refocuses strategy
The leading European bike trade show announces major changes for 2026, aiming to cut costs and better serve professionals across mobility sectors.
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News briefsRab Lab Academy: Global training platform for retailers
The outdoor brand introduces a new learning system to boost product knowledge and sales skills among global retail partners.
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ArticleCarbon emissions from global fashion on the rise
A US-based climate nonprofit reports that global apparel sector emissions rose for the first time since 2019.
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News briefsVivobarefoot launches sneaker made from mushroom-based mycelium
The new Gobi expands the brand’s vegan offering.
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News briefsMarine conservationist wins EOFT 2025 Award
A German environmentalist receives a €20,000 prize for his fieldwork and storytelling on species protection and ecosystem threats.
