All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025 – Page 7
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News briefsOrthoLite opens manufacturing site in North Vietnam
The US-based supplier of sustainable footwear components boosts its Asia presence with a new vertically integrated site in Ninh Binh Province.
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News briefsMarquee Brands acquires Stance, partners with ULAC
The socks and apparel company joins a global brand portfolio, with licensing and operations now handled by a major New York distributor.
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News briefsOn opens flagship stores in Mexico and Spain
A premium Swiss sportswear brand is accelerating global growth with flagship openings in Mexico City and Madrid, blending retail and local culture.
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News briefsKlättermusen acquires Korean distributor AYL
The Swedish mountaineering gear brand has taken full control of its South Korean distribution partner after nearly a decade.
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OpinionA+A 2025: Where protection meets style, and innovation becomes identity
Performance sportswear and design expert Alexa Dehmel reports from A+A 2025 in Düsseldorf, where AI, sustainability and cultural shifts shape the future of workwear.
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OpinionBetween performance and progress
A fitness trend like Hyrox shows what users want — but are material innovations keeping up, or are we stuck in safe cycles of pseudo-progress?
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ArticleEurobike 2026 sharpens B2B focus
Germany’s leading cycling trade show shifts gears with a leaner format and industry insights via the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index.
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News briefsPublic voting opens for UK outdoor awards
Outdoor enthusiasts can now vote for their favorite gear and win expo or festival prizes in a major UK public awards competition.
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News briefsRapala VMC raises €25 million in hybrid bond issue
The Finnish fishing gear company has raised new hybrid capital to refinance existing securities and support corporate operations.
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News briefsSolo Brands outlines progress in turnaround plan
The US-based outdoor goods company shared initial progress from its restructuring efforts following weak Q3 results and shifting market dynamics.
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ArticleBetter Cotton, Uzbekistan launch certification fund
The cotton sustainability group teams up with Uzbekistan’s textile agency to ease the cost of certification for local farming clusters.
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ArticleKMD Brands sees early FY26 growth, cost savings on track
The New Zealand outdoor group behind Kathmandu and Rip Curl reports early sales gains in FY26 and advances on its strategic cost-saving plan.
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ArticleEquip joins Bluesign for cleaner production
The technical outdoor group has joined the Bluesign system to further reduce chemical impact and improve supply chain transparency.
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ArticleThule Group outlines updated financial targets and strategic focus
The outdoor gear company sets new growth ambitions, shifting focus to Champion categories and long-term value creation.
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ArticleREI returns to adventure travel through Intrepid partnership
The US outdoor retailer reenters the travel space with global small-group trips designed for active, values-driven customers.
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News briefsUS court rules Meta not a monopoly
A US federal judge has dismissed an FTC antitrust case against the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, citing changes in the social media market.
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ArticlePeak Performance debuts circular jacket with partners
The Swedish outerwear brand has teamed up with material innovators to create a fully recyclable, disassembly-ready performance jacket.
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ArticleNivia unveils avalanche beacon with 3D guidance
A German alpine tech company has introduced a GPS-based avalanche beacon designed to speed up rescues and improve search precision.
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News briefsMammut extends Recco use in Eiger Free line
The Swiss mountain brand is expanding its use of avalanche-rescue tech across its freeride collection for Fall 2026, marking year two of the collaboration.
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News briefsRevolutionRace approves dividend, board changes
At its annual meeting, the Swedish outdoor brand’s shareholders approved key resolutions including a dividend, board changes, and a new incentive plan.
