Outdoor Industry Compass Editorial Team
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News briefsPatagonia founder Yvon Chouinard honors Jimmy Carter
Chouinard remembers the late President in a statement, primarily focusing on Carter’s environmental achievements.
News briefsItalian brand Alé partners with British Cycling
In a new four-year deal, the Italian brand becomes British Cycling’s official on-bike apparel partner.
ArticleRussia’s Desport invests heavily in outdoor segment
Desport focuses on expanding its outdoor goods range and e-commerce presence, aiming to make outdoor activities more accessible across Russia by the end of 2025.
News briefsMoncler Group tops Dow Jones Sustainability Indices in “Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods”
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index is a trusted reference for investors worldwide.
News briefsGlobal mountain bike market to post 6% CAGR by 2028
North America alone is expected to contribute 34% of the global growth.
News briefsSnowboarding the most inclusive snowsport, says SIA report
A new US report highlights promising diversity trends in snowsports, with snowboarding leading inclusivity efforts and notable demographic shifts.
News briefsDecathlon to retire Wedze brand, integrates it into Quechua
The retailer simplifies its brand portfolio by integrating winter sports products into its year-round mountain-focused collection.
ArticleWoolrich partners with Baoxiniao to boost its reach outside Europe
Chinese group Baoxiniao is acquiring Woolrich’s intellectual property rights for all territories outside Europe.
News briefsSamsara Eco announces the development of a new Nylon 6 enzyme
The innovation is described as an important step in reducing the share of synthetic textiles that are still made from carbon-intensive fossil fuels.
News briefsGarmin opens new Italian headquarters in Milan
The building boasts advanced sustainability standards.
News briefsEkosport acquires Dutch online retailer SkiWebShop
SkiWebShop delivers products to more than 90 countries.
News briefsCotopaxi promotes Lindsay Shumlas to the CEO role
The Salt Lake City-based outdoor brand has appointed its current CFO and COO, Lindsay Shumlas, to the top role.
News briefsStrava’s Year in Sport report highlights key trends in 2024
The new report showcases global fitness trends, revealing a shift toward balance, social connections and breaking generational fitness barriers.
ArticleOIC and SGI Europe founder publishes two-volume book chronicling the sporting goods history
The comprehensive new book by Eugenio Di Maria explores the evolution of the global sporting goods and outdoor industries, offering insights for decision-makers.
News briefsOnly .3% of the materials consumed annually by textile sector come from recycled sources
A new report authored by Circle Economy and funded by the H&M Foundation reveals alarming details.
News briefsCampagnolo returns to the UCI WorldTour with Team Cofidis
The new four-year deal covers both the men’s and women’s teams.
News briefsTeijin Frontier introduces innovative cooling fabric for activewear
The new material is said to blend contact cooling with sweat stickiness prevention.
News briefsMerrell appoints new Chief Product Officer
Noreen Naroo-Pucci has more than three decades of experience in creative excellence across apparel, footwear, brand and accessories design.
News briefs2024 Polartec Apex Awards honor innovation and sustainability in outdoor apparel
The latest award winners highlight groundbreaking designs blending performance, sustainability and style across sports and lifestyle categories.
News briefsThredUp completes sale of European business, Remix
This strategic transaction is meant to allow both ThredUp and Remix to focus on their respective core markets.
