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ArticleGfK survey in the USA sees brand loyalty as payoff for intelligent consumer approach
In a survey of 1,000 U.S. residents, market research institute GfK asked consumers about their brand loyalty and trust in brands and retailers in relation to data security, as well as soft parameters such as CSR and political issues. According to the study, one of the social changes ...
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Vibram North America undergoes management changes
Italian outsole specialist Vibram has announced several changes to its North American leadership team. It said this is part of its long-term organizational strategy to align the company for growth. Tammy Vrahopoulos , a former Deloitte employee and HR strategy consultant, has been hired as the company’s VP ...
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REI limits adventure travel to home country
This summer, U.S.-based retail and outdoor services provider REI plans to fully focus its adventure travel efforts on the United States. The Seattle-based cooperative announced it will cancel all international travel after May 21 and issue full refunds to travelers who booked in advance. REI also said the decision ...
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News briefsEnve Composites offers first custom carbon frames “Made in USA”
Since Amer Sports was acquired by Chinese sporting goods multi Anta Sports in 2019, the Finns (following the Mavic sale in mid-2019) have had only one bike product left in their portfolio. Now Enve Composites , one of the leading exponents of the finest carbon bicycle wheelsets ...
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Lowa now offers its resole service in the U.S.
Lowa has created a new “Repair and Resole” program in the U.S. that operates through an online system. Customers who want to repair or preserve their Lowa boots can now place a repair/resole order online to have the products refurbished by Lowa factory craftsmen in Germany. The company gives ...
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News briefsU.S. outdoor community supports Biden’s staff pick
In the Trump years, public and political activism by prominent players in the outdoor community has become almost a tradition – whether it was the move of the Outdoor Retailer trade show from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Denver, Colorado, in 2017 in protest of the Bears Ears National ...
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News briefsSIA announces dates and pricing for U.S. consumer snowsports festivals this fall
Snowsports Industries America ( SIA ) has launched exhibitor pre-registration for its winter outdoor consumer shows, the Snowbound Festivals . Unlike previous consumer shows, the Snowbound Festivals are designed to be “premium, multi-sensory, immersive experiences featuring the latest products, legendary athletes, top resorts, film premieres, shopping, music, art, food, ...
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News briefsVF and Pensole offer corporate apprenticeship program for BIPOC students
As part of its ongoing commitment to racial equity, VF Corp. brands Timberland , Vans and The North Face , in partnership with Portland-based footwear design academy Pensole Academy , have launched a new educational program in the U.S. called ” DiverCity x DESIGN . ” The ...
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News briefsClimbing community confirms participation in first The Big Gear Show
Organizers of The Big Gear Show have announced that Petzl, Scarpa North America, La Sportiva , Liberty Mountain’s Edelweiss , Singing Rock , Grivel, Beal, Cypher, Kong and Eldorado Climbing have agreed to exhibit at the inaugural event Aug. 3-5 in Park City, Utah. With the ...
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NPD Group names winners of inaugural Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Awards
The NPD Group has announced the winners of its first Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Awards . The awards recognize the fastest-growing brands of 2020 in key outdoor categories in the U.S., including snowsports equipment. This is according to NPD’s Retail Tracking Service , which collects data from more than ...
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Poler Stuff continues to expand in North America and Europe
U.S. outdoor and lifestyle brand Poler Stuff has not only re-established relationships with U.S. retailers Zumiez, REI, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Tilly’s, Tactics, Evo and Jack’s Surfboards but also signed distribution agencies for multiple U.S. states as well as Out of Step Ltd, a distributor of skate and streetwear brands with ...
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News briefsU.S. open-air outdoor trade show to debut in August in Park City
The first edition of The Big Gear Show (BGS), the first open-air outdoor trade show in the U.S., will be held in the mountain resort town of Park City, Utah, with the support of the Utah state government. The organizers of this new show, which is a year late because ...
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Gore Wear focuses more on cycling; streamlines wholesale business
Gore Wear , the W.L. Gore Associates apparel label previously known for its functional apparel for cycling, running and cross-country skiing, has unveiled a new wholesale approach and a more focused product portfolio. In a press release for the North American market, the brand announced that it ...
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News briefsThule opens first U.S. brand store in Denver
Thule will be opening a brand store in Denver, Colorado in summer 2021. While the Swedish company is already operating several dedicated brand stores throughout Europe, Asia, and Latin America, this new store will be the first one in North America. Much like the other brand stores, this retail ...
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Shop Pay expands to Facebook and Instagram in the U.S.
Shopify is expanding Shop Pay – the fastest and most secure way to shop online, according to the Canadian e-commerce software company – to all U.S. Shopify merchants selling on Facebook and Instagram . With Shop Pay now available as a fast and secure payment option on ...
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News briefsNew President Americas at Thule Group
Hilary Hartley has been named Thule Group’ s Americas business area president and will join the global corporate leadership team, reporting to CEO and president Magnus Welander in Sweden. Fred Clark , who currently holds the role of Americas region president and announced his decision to retire last ...
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News briefsU.S. e-bike supplier Rad Power Bikes receives further cash injection
Rad Power Bikes , which claims to be the largest e-bike provider in North America, has received another $150 million investment. The D2C e-bike brand, founded in 2007, received the amount from an investor conglomerate that includes Counterpoint Global ( Morgan Stanley ), Fidelity Management Research Company ...
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News briefsPentland Connect cross-brand ordering platform attracts 1,200 retailers
With online shopping picking up during the Corona pandemic and retailers adapting to an unpredictable retail climate, Pentland Brands has expanded its B2B online offering through its Pentland Connect retail platform. Retailers can now order products from across the brand’s portfolio 24/7. According to the group, since its ...
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Grassroots cancels Connect buying show in June 2021
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance ( GOA ), an association of independent U.S. outdoor retailers and brands, has announced the cancellation of its spring Connect buying show, originally scheduled for June 7-10 in Knoxville, Tennessee, due to the ongoing Corona pandemic. “This is an unfortunate but entirely correct ...
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News briefsWinners of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards unveiled
The winners of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards 2021 were announced during Outdoor Retailer Winter Online on Jan. 21. The digital ceremony of the third edition of this annual award celebrated the past year’s most innovative new gear, materials and retail programs as determined by a judging panel. ...
