All articles by Outdoor Industry Compass Editorial Team – Page 12
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News briefsNew Heights to distribute Xero Shoes in the UK and Ireland
New Heights Distribution exclusively represents the US brand in the UK and Ireland, expanding its reach in the region.
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News briefsMontane opens store in Beijing
The British brand has opted for China for its first Asian store as the number of outdoor enthusiasts in the country is growing.
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News briefsPrimaLoft’s parent company has a new CFO
Stephen Keller is replacing Ryan Faulkingham as Compass Diversified’s CFO.
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News briefsAngling Direct delivers solid half-year performance
UK’s largest fishing tackle retailer reports strong performance with boosted UK sales and a new store in Europe, driven by expanded footprint and growing online presence.
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ArticleSnoop Dogg and Solo Stove launch “Blunt Marketing” campaign
It’s official: Snoop Dogg and Solo Stove are back at it and heating the atmosphere with a new campaign. Rapper Warren G is also involved.
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News briefsShimano and A.S.O. extend collaboration until 2028
The partnership will continue to cover the Tour de France and other prestigious cycling events.
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News briefsDick’s Sporting Goods expands with new distribution center in Texas, creates 300 jobs
The US retailer is expanding its supply chain with a new Fort Worth distribution center, which will support over 100 stores.
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ArticleStudy shows several PFAS are absorbed into human skin
A new study from researchers at the University of Birmingham has shown that 17 commonly used PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), also referred to as “forever chemicals,” can readily be absorbed through human skin. The study, “Dermal bioavailability of perfluoroalkyl substances using in vitro 3D human skin equivalent models,” was published in ...
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ArticleWNDR Alpine launches all-season outdoor gear made with 100% biobased materials
Salt Lake City-based WNDR Alpine makes outdoor gear and apparel with materials derived from microalgae oil. The brand is refining and expanding its hard and soft goods in celebration of its fifth anniversary this July.
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ArticleMammut reduces carbon footprint by 17%: 2023 Sustainability Report
The Swiss Mammut Sports Group AG has published its Sustainability Report for 2023, saying that it represents a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Measurable achievements include reducing its carbon footprint by 17 percent and repairing 13,000 products. In addition to reducing emissions and ...
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer Summer in the books
Outdoor Retailer (OR) kicked off summer last week at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, along with the Outdoor Design + Innovation Sourcing Show, which made its debut this year. OR introduced several new features, including the all-new Hosted Buyer Program, limited booth sizes (max. 185 ...
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News briefsBiciclick ventures outside Spain
Biciclick (biciclick.es), a buying group with a specialty in e-bikes (not to be confused with bibiclick.co, an apparent bike-rental service), has been operating a multichannel business exclusive to Spain. This year, however, as we learn from CMDsport, the group has opened its e-commerce to nine other European countries: France, Italy, ...
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ArticleKathmandu struggles while Oboz and Rip Curl show growth
KMD Brands’ Kathmandu segment has had a challenging fiscal year, with a significant 21.8 percent year-over-year sales decline through May 31, marking a slow start to the crucial winter promotional period. Overall sales in the first three weeks of this key period are down by 11.5 percent, leading the company ...
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ArticleUS outdoor participation reaches record levels for ninth consecutive year
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and its philanthropic arm, the Outdoor Foundation, released the results of its 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report this week. The report provides outdoor industry members with exclusive participation and activity data that will inform business strategies for the coming year. The report shows that ...
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ArticleEllen MacArthur Foundation calls for stricter EPR policies for the textile industry
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s report “Pushing the Boundaries of EPR Policy for Textiles” highlights the urgent need for robust extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies to reduce the textile industry’s environmental impact. The report outlines several key objectives, strategies, benefits and challenges associated with implementing effective EPR policies. The main objective ...
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ArticleSurprise drop in FY23 sales at Rotor
Rotor, the Spanish producer of bicycle components, had projected record sales for the full year 2023 but has ended up posting a 20 percent decline in revenues to €17.5 million, according to CMDsport. The company is now projecting a reversal of the reversal for the current year, hoping to achieve ...
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ArticleA growing market for cycling apparel
Technavio, the consultancy and market-research firm, is forecasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.02 percent, to a value of $1.81 billion, in the worldwide market for cycling apparel over the next four years, from now to 2028. The firm is defining cycling apparel as “shoes, pants, jerseys, shorts, ...
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ArticleEOCA: Conservation fundraiser returns to OutDoor by ISPO
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is gearing up to present its work and successes at OutDoor by ISPO in Munich (June 3-5). The association is looking to raise further money for its vital conservation work through a fundraiser on its stand, alongside its involvement in several meetings and presentations ...
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ArticleWomen in alpine sports: How do they train and regenerate differently?
German outdoor retailer Bergzeit hosted a panel discussion with Gela Allmann, an endurance athlete, sports scientist and mental coach, at its store in Gmund in southern Germany at the beginning of May. Topics such as mental health, mental strength and training principles were discussed intensively. Three experienced Bergzeit sales consultants ...
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ArticleThe US bans more importers of Xinjiang cotton
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added some 26 Chinese textile companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA, enacted in December 2021) Entity List. Importing their goods into the US is now banned. The companies in question are cotton producers, trading houses and warehouses. Most operate ...
