All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025 – Page 8
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News briefsMerida and Ideal report lower Q3 results
The bicycle manufacturers from Taiwan reported weaker earnings in Q3 2025 amid rising costs and softening global demand.
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ArticleASF 4.0 expands to Portugal with megafactory
The Franco-Portuguese footwear initiative aims to produce 1.5 million pairs of sports shoes annually with automated manufacturing.
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News briefsColumbia extends Megamarsch partnership through 2028
The US outdoor brand extends its collaboration with a European long-distance hiking series, aiming to reach more endurance walkers across four countries.
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ArticleIntersport Austria reports strong start to winter season
Austria’s leading sports retailer kicks off winter 2025/26 with strong rental growth and new partnerships amid rising public interest in skiing.
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ArticleSwany expands global vision and FW26 lineup
The glove brand enters a new era with global design alignment, expanded product offerings and fresh collaborations.
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News briefsLowa launches custom insole fitting system
The German outdoor footwear specialist debuts a new in-store tool to offer tailored insoles, improving fit and enhancing customer service.
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ArticleAmer Sports Q3 surge led by Arc’teryx and Salomon
The premium outdoor brands of Amer Sports powered a strong Q3, with Arc’teryx, Salomon and Peak Performance driving 30% revenue growth.
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News briefsITM 2026 in Istanbul to attract manufacturers and investors
One of the textile sector’s key machinery shows returns to Istanbul in June 2026, highlighting AI, automation and sustainable production.
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News briefsIndorama Ventures, Jiaren form recycling joint venture
A Thailand-based chemical giant and a Chinese recycler join forces to scale up textile-to-textile PET recycling to 100,000 tons annually.
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News briefsGravelking to sponsor UCI Gravel World Series
The Japanese tire brand expands its global presence by sponsoring the UCI Gravel World Series across three seasons, starting with 2026.
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News briefsCirculose strengthens its leadership team
The Swedish waste-to-fiber innovator strengthens its leadership team with new technology and finance executives to support its next phase of development.
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OpinionEOCA: Environmental deregulation raises concerns
As EU lawmakers push to ease green regulations, EOCA warns against weakening environmental standards in favor of competitiveness. An opinion piece by Dan Yates.
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News briefsJapanese researchers develop high-yield PET recycling process
A new method from Japanese researchers could make PET recycling more efficient, even for blended fabrics, without compromising material quality.
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News briefsSki Industry Climate Summit returns to Bolzano
The global gathering of winter sports stakeholders will meet at Prowinter to advance climate collaboration and sustainability goals across the ski industry.
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News briefsCreative Tech launches ‘Seawool’ cotton blend
The Taiwanese textile innovator introduces a new fiber blend for the US, combining cotton with an upcycled material made from oyster shells and plastics.
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News briefsThredUp appoints Kelly Bodnar Battles to board
The resale platform adds a financial governance expert to its board amid continued expansion and a tech-driven strategic shift.
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ArticleConsumers sustain demand for pre-loved goods
A new survey by the global online marketplace highlights strong consumer intent to shop for pre-owned items, signalling lasting momentum for recommerce.
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ArticleEurobike announces new industry advisory board for future input
Germany’s leading bicycle and ecomobility trade show introduces an advisory board to strengthen industry dialogue and shape strategic direction.
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ArticleVivobarefoot reports modest growth amid supply challenges
The UK-based barefoot footwear specialist shares mixed 2024/25 results, combining solid revenue growth and global repair success with logistics hurdles.
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News briefsDecathlon adds bike leasing partner in Germany
The retailer has teamed up with a digital bike leasing platform to broaden access to sustainable mobility across Germany.
