All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 18, 2025 – Page 80
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News briefsOrthoLite partners with Bureau Veritas in global footwear supply chain
The footwear materials supplier teams with a global testing and auditing leader to strengthen quality, compliance and sustainability standards worldwide.
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News briefsINOV8 appoints new UK Head of Sales
The innovator in outdoor performance gear strengthens its team with a seasoned industry executive to drive future growth.
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News briefsManagement change at On Holding
The Swiss athletic brand reshapes its executive structure as COO steps down.
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News briefsDidriksons recognized in sustainable outerwear guide
The Swedish brand was named among the top responsible winter coat makers.
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News briefsPinewood joins Amfori BEPI to strengthen environmental performance
The outdoor company expands its sustainability commitment through a new supply chain initiative.
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ArticleREI Co-op launches new three-year strategy
The US outdoor retail co-op outlines four pillars to rebuild trust, sharpen competitiveness and drive growth through 2028.
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News briefsIntersport Austria named Best Sports Retailer 25/26
The sporting goods group received top honors for both its stores and online shop after a nationwide consumer survey.
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News briefsSuper.natural and Kleinwalsertal partner for hiking festival
The German merino apparel brand and the Alpine destination team up for a multi-day hiking event and long-term collaboration.
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ArticleEOG and BSI release SDEX 3.0 for unified reporting
The European-led outdoor sector initiative SDEX has launched an upgraded tool to streamline product-level sustainability data exchange between brands and retailers.
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ArticleFormer Haglöfs CEO remembered for tansforming the brand
Swedish outdoor industry leader and longtime Haglöfs CEO Mats Hedblom, who passed away in late September, helped shape the brand’s global identity.
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News briefsPeak Performance launches at REI across the US
The Swedish mountainwear brand enters 30 REI stores nationwide with ski outerwear and down jackets ahead of the 2025–26 season.
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ArticleNew helmet safety system targets concussion risk
A UK-developed technology aims to reduce brain injuries from cycling and e-bike accidents by addressing dangerous rotational forces.
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ArticleThe transformation of trade shows: OR moves to Minneapolis
Outdoor Retailer, the leading North American trade show for outdoor gear is relocating in 2026 – surprising many with its new host city and strategic show overhaul.
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OpinionT2T recycling in focus at Performance Days this October
Europe’s leading sourcing show explores the future of circularity with a new spotlight on textile-to-textile recycling and its industry implications.
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News briefsMammut campaign questions urban use of outdoor apparel
The Swiss mountainwear brand sparks debate with a campaign against the citywear misuse.
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News briefsVisitor registration opens for Slide & OTS Winter 2026
The UK trade show for snowsports and outdoor gear opens visitor registration for its 2026 edition at a new venue in Liverpool.
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News briefsAdidas Terrex launches new winter jacket line
The outdoor division of German sportswear giant Adidas introduces new insulated jackets designed for performance and urban versatility.
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News briefsChatGPT enters e‑commerce space
The US.-based AI chat platform is now enabling users to make direct purchases from within its chat interface across major e‑commerce sites.
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ArticleLifeStraw expands social impact with clean water and menstrual health programs
The water filtration company reports major strides in its humanitarian outreach, reaching over 11.8 million children with safe drinking water.
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ArticleCircular sales grow as Decathlon cuts emissions
The France-based sporting goods retailer reports measurable progress on sustainability, driven by circular business and supply chain action.
