All articles by Outdoor Industry Compass Editorial Team – Page 3
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News briefsA new strategic partnership between Euratex and FTTH
The partnership is supposed to strengthen Euro-Mediterranean textile cooperation.
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News briefsItalian firm Crazy launches new urban outdoor brand Avista
Avista integrates Italian tailoring and artisanal elements into outdoor clothing.
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News briefsSecond-hand outdoor gear app Everide is shutting down
Everide, founded in Annecy in 2021, will fold on April 30.
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News briefsEU delays sustainability and due diligence rules
After a key vote in the European Parliament, major EU companies will have more time to comply with new sustainability and due diligence laws.
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News briefsSpartan will host 2025 Ultra World Championships in the French Alps
The world’s largest obstacle course racing brand returns to the French Alps in 2025 with its Ultra World Championship and Trifecta Weekend, challenging thousands of racers in Morzine.
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News briefsGrassroots Connect sees increase in buyer numbers despite stable overall attendance
With buyers up 6%, Grassroots Connect Spring 2025 promises strategic insight, new brands and hands-on learning for specialty outdoor retailers.
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News briefsThule to lay off 22 employees at its Colorado plant
The Swedish company is reportedly closing its Longmont facility and laying off over half its staff, just ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
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News briefsBuff plants trees for Earth Day as part of ‘1% for the Planet’ commitment
The Spanish brand celebrated Earth Day by planting trees and reducing wildfire risk in a forest in its homeland.
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News briefsKathmandu becomes official apparel partner of the New Zealand Team
The outdoor brand will create New Zealand’s next Olympic kits.
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News briefsBangladesh restricts yarn imports from India by land
Bangladesh halts Indian yarn imports via land ports, raising logistics costs and disrupting trade; India exported $1.6bn in cotton yarn in 2024.
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News briefsEuRIC event stresses need for systemic change to achieve textiles circularity
EuRIC’s manifesto, outlined at the event, contains a series of recommendations for achieving textile circularity by 2030.
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News briefsFrench Alps 2030 appoints Cyril Linette as CEO
Linette’s name for the job was revealed at the end of March by French newspaper L’Equipe.
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News briefsTemu and Shein warn of price hikes in the US due to tariffs
The e-comm giants announce price increases and ad cuts in the US as Trump’s tariffs and policy shifts reshape the fast fashion market.
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ArticleGlobal ski market remains stable despite climate and price pressure
According to Laurent Vanat, despite climate pressures and rising prices, the global ski industry held steady in 2024, with surprising regional trends and digital gaps revealed.
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News briefsOrtovox launches upcycling workshop tour through DACH region
The German outdoor brand introduces the “Worn to Be Alive” Tour, merging creativity, sustainability and community in retail workshops.
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ArticleIntersport Austria highlights 2025 outdoor trends
The Intersport sport report shows that cycling and running are still among the most popular sports among Austrians and that light e-MTBs, trail running innovations and gravel bikes are the strongest trends in 2025.
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News briefsEarly-bird deadline nears for International Running Expo
Super early-bird ticket pricing ends April 30 for the International Running Expo (IRX), set for Nov. 4–5 at RAI Amsterdam.
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ArticleA timeline: Trump’s tariffs
In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry.
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News briefsPerformance Days presents virtual design zone with AI focus
The sourcing show introduced a new Virtual Zone in Munich, exploring AI-driven fashion design with 3D tools and digital fabric innovation.
