All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025 – Page 63
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News briefsVanMoof founders reportedly develop new e-bike for Raleigh
The Dutch cycling entrepreneurs are working on a new commuter e-bike for a leading European bike manufacturer, following the collapse of their former company.
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ArticleSporting goods industry targets global inactivity
A new global report warns of rising physical inactivity and highlights how the sports sector aims to drive inclusive movement worldwide.
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News briefsDecathlon joins FESI to support EU sustainability goals
The global sports retailer expands its policy engagement by joining the key European industry association focused on sustainability and regulation.
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ArticleShimano lowers 2025 outlook after foreign exchange losses
Japan’s leading bike and fishing gear maker cut its full-year earnings forecast as FX losses and weak China demand weigh on margins.
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News briefsGarmin acquires Dutch sports timing company MyLaps
The GPS and wearables specialist expands into race timing and event management by acquiring a leading Dutch performance tracking firm.
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News briefsAmbercycle secures investment from Goldwin-backed fund
The Goldwin Play Earth Fund backs the Los Angeles materials startup bringing regenerated polyester to Japan’s technical apparel market.
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ArticleKontoor expands leadership team
US-based apparel group Kontoor Brands has restructured its executive team following its recent $900 million acquisition of Norwegian outdoor brand Helly Hansen.
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ArticleOutdoor sales surge at Rocky Brands
The US footwear maker reports strong Q2 growth and upgrades its outlook as outdoor brands like Xtratuf and Muck gain momentum.
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News briefsTurtle Fur appoints new CEO
The US outdoor accessories brand strengthens its leadership as it expands beyond winterwear into year-round lifestyle offerings.
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ArticleGarmin raises 2025 outlook after strong Q2
The Swiss-American company saw double-digit growth across all business segments and raised its full-year forecast.
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ArticleVF Corp aims for further sales growth at TNF, Timberland
Stronger sales at The North Face and Timberland help beat expectations, narrowing the group’s Q1 loss and raising hopes for a turnaround.
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News briefseBay beats Q2 forecasts, raises full-year outlook
The e-commerce platform reports better-than-expected growth across regions and increases its revenue and earnings guidance for 2025.
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News briefsLaura Dahlmeier fatally injured in Karakorum
31-year-old German mountaineer and former Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier lost her life in a rockfall incident while climbing Laila Peak in Pakistan.
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ArticleColumbia cuts energy use, reaches 375,000 workers in 2024
The US outdoor group outlines key environmental and social milestones across its four core brands in its latest sustainability report.
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News briefsShimano settles lawsuit over defective cranksets
The Japanese bike supplier resolves claims tied to faulty cranksets affecting hundreds of thousands of bikes in the US.
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News briefsBergzeit appoints Teresa Schuster as co-CEO
The German mountain sports retailer restructures its leadership team and logistics division to support future growth and e-commerce operations.
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ArticleDJI debuts Osmo 360 to target GoPro, Insta360
The Chinese market leader for camera and drone products enters the market for 360° action cams.
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News briefsGlobetrotter expands repair and secondhand services
The German outdoor retailer aims to boost circular consumption by enhancing its in-store repair network and secondhand offering.
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News briefsBetter Cotton publishes 10-year US impact report
The global sustainability initiative shares data on farm-level progress, regenerative practices and industry collaboration across 17 US states.
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 32, 2025
M&A +++ Katjes International has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in German luxury apparel company Bogner Group (brands Bogner and Bogner Fire + Ice), with the Bogner family retaining 40%, and the deal expected to close in September 2025 pending antitrust approval +++ Selle Royal Group has merged its ...
