All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Vol. 16, Issue 2
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News briefsFirst “Organic Textile Week” in the U.K. this May
In May 2022, the Organic Trade Board (OTB) and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) announced the launch of Organic Textile Week, a nationwide awareness campaign in the U.K. that aims to educate consumers on organic textile certifications and certified organic textile products, as well as to increase awareness and sales ...
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News briefsVentile partners with Nordshield on nature-based technology
Ventile, a Swiss producer of high-performance functional fabric, has teamed up with Finnish biotechnology company Nordshield to produce fabrics treated with nature-based technology. NordShield has developed a wood-based technology that creates an ultrathin barrier on the surface of fibers that physically inhibits microorganisms. This technology is said to form a ...
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News briefsFishing tackle supplier Gansel Australia and distributor Viva Australia merge
Gansel Australia, a fishing tackle supplier with 50 years of trading history, and Viva Australia, a distributor of fishingbrands, have announced their merger. Viva Australia has more than two decades of experience servicing tackle shops in Australia and today distributes fishing brands like Megabass, Lox, Hayabusa, Shout, Asakura, Pioneer, Jigging ...
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News briefsFjällräven unveils another upcycled line
Fjällräven is launching a second collection of clothing and equipment from its Samlaren project, using upcycled materials to make classic Fjällräven products in one-of-a-kind designs and color combinations. “Our production processes don’t create large amounts of leftover materials, which is good, and which is why Samlaren is a limited collection. ...
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News briefsRussia sees a hike in demand in the outdoor goods market
Russian outdoor brands enjoy a strong rise in popularity, primarily owing to the exit of their foreign competitors from the market and a general upshift in outdoor tourism in the country, Russian outdoor goods retailer Globaldrive reported. “We are witnessing a significant growth in sales [of Russian brands]. This is ...
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News briefsOlpro joins forces with charity Sponsored Breaks
U.K. outdoor leisure brand Olpro has teamed up with the charity organization Sponsored Breaks to provide them with a one-stop store to kit out their company car with state-of-the-art camping accessories to help take their gift-giving camping trips to the next level. Sponsored Breaks was established by Simon and Harriet ...
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News briefsPicture launches mountain bike line
French brand Picture, maker of recycled, organic and bio-sourced products for boardsports and outdoor, announced a new mountain bike collection for the SS23 season. The new line, which arrives in stores in June 2023, features technical apparel and accessories for men and women designed with the same sustainable materials and ...
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ArticleThe British gather at two outdoor events ahead of sales season
The Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) had its annual meet-up in Tamworth, U.K., last week, following its AGM in Sheffield last October. Andrew Denton, the CEO of OIA, brought the event back to its spring timing, meaning it took place just days before the National Outdoor Expo opened at the nearby ...
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News briefsOberalp group selects Gen-Z “shadow board” to advise the management
As announced before, the Oberalp Group has selected eight of its employees under 28 to form the company’s new shadow management board named “Board4Next”. The individuals were selected from over 40 applicants for the new positions, all of whom submitted a short application video. For a time span of two ...
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ArticleAleck acquires crash helmet sensor manufacturer Tocsen
Aleck, a manufacturer of wireless audio and communication systems for outdoor sports, has acquired Tocsen, a German brand of smart crash sensors for bicycle, snow and riding helmets. Tocsen was established in 2019 by Alexander Schumacher, Andreas Botsch and Malte Buttjer after a close friend of theirs ...
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ArticleEU publishes proposed new law on green claims
With its new proposal for greenwashing legislation, the EU aims to protect consumers from greenwashing. But what exactly are the proposals?
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ArticleLifeStraw releases 2022 Responsibility Report on World Water Day
LifeStraw, a Maryland-based B Corp and carbon-neutral brand committed to equitable access to safe drinking water, released its 2022 Responsibility Report on March 22, World Water Day, observed annually by the United Nations to celebrate fresh water and raise awareness for the 2 billion people living without access to clean ...
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ArticleTrove releases first Brand Resale Index for 2023
Trove, the U.S.-based service provider whose technology powers the resale services of several sporting goods manufacturers, has released its first Brand Resale Index, titled “Defining the Resale Experience.” The index is the first report of its kind, agnostic to the resale platform provider, and it evaluates the adoption of leading ...
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News briefsBike apparel brand Kitsbow to cease operations
Employee-owned U.S. cycling apparel brand Kitsbow announced that it will cease operations in April after failing to raise sufficient capital. According to CEO David Billstrom, a community funding round launched in November through the Wefunder platform raised only about half of the $1 million needed to continue the business. He ...
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News briefsScott and dVélos open the first Scott Reference Center in France
Scott Sports has partnered with French bike retailer dVélos to open the first Scott Reference Center in France. The new 310-sqm store is located in Épagny, in southeastern France. The store sells products from the Scott brand as well as other brands of the Scott Sports’ portfolio like Bergamont, Bold ...
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News briefsLa Sportiva posts 30% sales increase
La Sportiva’s sales increased to €216 million in 2022, up 30 percent from 2021, compared to €125 million in 2020. International sales accounted for 80 percent of the company’s revenues. Sales in both Europe and the U.S. grew double-digit, driven by the rising interest in outdoor activities. Founded in 1928 ...
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ArticleAs pandemic’s impact eases, KMD Brands grows H1 sales
KMD Brands, the down-under parent of Rip Curl, Kathmandu, and Oboz, reported Ebit of NZ$31.4 million (€18.6m) for H1 ended Jan. 31. Total revenues rose by 34.5 percent to NZ$547.9 million (€323.8m) as gross margin came in flat at 58.7 percent. Ebitda was NZ$90.8 million (€53.7m) versus NZ$45.3 million. The ...
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ArticleTecnica Group reports record financial year
According to its 2022 financial statements just published, Italy’s Tecnica Group looks back on the highest results in its history, with sales of €561 million, up 21 percent year-on-year. Adjusted Ebitda amounted to €94.5 million, up 14 percent compared to FY2021. In 2022, the company also posted a consolidated operating ...
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News briefsGarmont renews partnership with European Association of the Via Francigena Ways
Garmont, the Italian outdoor footwear manufacturer founded in 1964, has renewed its partnership as technical sponsor of the European Association of Via Francigena Trails (AEVF), which has been in place since 2020. The association is headquartered in Fidenza (Parma), in Italy’s north. The Via Francigena (“The road that comes from ...
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News briefsNew sales and marketing manager for the Osprey brand in Italy
Sales agency B-Factory, which distributes Osprey in Italy, has announced Alessandro Lanfranconi as its new sales and manager for the Osprey brand in the country. Lanfranconi, who takes over Laura Fagan’s role, has longstanding outdoor industry experience. He previously worked for Black Diamond and Crazy.
