All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Vol. 16, Issue 3
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ArticleSSU is hoping the worst market disruptions are over
Signa Sports United (SSU), while bracing for less-than-stellar FY23 results impacted by macroeconomic headwinds and high industry inventory levels, is taking steps to generate €100 million in Ebitda savings by FY25 and less operational complexity in FY24 that will return it to profitable, long-term growth. Meanwhile, the Germany-based e-commerce company, ...
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ArticleConsumers’ top-rated outdoor and cycling brands
Our latest exclusive big data analysis reveals which brands top the consumer ratings for outdoor and cycling brands from over 145,000 reviews
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ArticleNew study casts doubt on bio-based plastic and plastic-blend textiles
A new study from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego tracked the ability of natural, synthetic and blended fabrics to biodegrade directly in the ocean, finding that Polylactic Acid (PLA), a so-called biodegradable plastic, does not biodegrade that rapidly in the marine environment, even after a year ...
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News briefsVaude receives top rating from Greenpeace for its Green Shape label
Many textile brands commit to fair and sustainable production, but not all of them live up to their promises. Labels like “green,” “fair,” “sustainable,” and alike have become common standards, but the image they want to convey is not always backed by improved production and working conditions. ...
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News briefsEquip’s proposal for eco-transparency
Equip Outdoor Technologies, owner of the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands, has put together some 500 product tables for its “Material Facts” program. Each table breaks down a product into its components and states their recycled material by weight, whether they contain fluorocarbons, the overall country of origin or manufacture, ...
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News briefsThe Outdoors Company partners with Canadian brand Stormtech
British trade supplier The Outdoors Company is adding to its portfolio of brands the Canadian performance apparel brand Stormtech, making it available to the B2B market in the UK and Europe. The latest Stormtech corporate range includes a wide range of styles, including insulated, softshell and recycled fleece jackets, vests ...
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News briefsMammut sets new focus at European management level
As of June 1, the Swiss outdoor equipment supplier Mammut is realigning its management structure for its European countries. The former EMEA region will be divided into Central Europe and Western Europe. This new management structure aims to serve customers and retail partners in the respective regions more effectively and ...
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News briefsLowa’s bolsters international marketing team
The marketing team of German outdoor footwear specialist Lowa is receiving additional support and is intensifying the company’s PR activities with David Knan and Veronika Leikam. Knan joined the international marketing department at Lowa’s Petershausen location in January 2023 and brings experience in corporate communications as an intern, volunteer and ...
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News briefsEOCA announces the lineup of its OutDoor by ISPO fundraiser
With OutDoor by ISPO just around the corner, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has been overwhelmed by the donations it received from its members to help raise funds, with products from 28 brands generously donated. In addition to the outdoor kit, this year, there’s the ...
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News briefsSherpa and Artilect get sales support in Austria
Georg Dorfer The sales team of Sherpa Adventure Gear and Artilect around European Sales Director Wolfgang Jahn is to be boosted: Georg Dorfer has taken over the Austrian representation of the Nepalese outdoor and travel wear label Sherpa Adventure Gear and the young high-performance outdoor brand Artilect; ...
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ArticleWNDR Alpine introduces first apparel collection, with 100% petroleum-free moisture control
WNDR Alpine, an outdoor B-Corp founded by biotech company Checkerspot, is launching the Phase Series, an eco-friendly activewear line featuring ingredients derived from microalgae. The Phase Series builds on WNDR Alpine’s success in developing backcountry skis and snowboards that feature high-performance materials derived from microalgae. Source: WNDR ...
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News briefsVibram launches eco-friendly FiveFingers models
Source: Vibram KSO Eco Grey Vibram, the Italian manufacturer of high-performance soles, continues to reduce its environmental footprint by “sustainably making over” two of its Vibram FiveFingers barefoot shoe models, the FiveFingers KSO Eco and the Vibram FiveFingers Vi-B Eco. To do so, the R&D department has ...
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ArticleHoka sales up 20% in FY24, continuing to support Deckers growth
Deckers Brands expects Hoka will continue to lead sales growth in the current financial year, forecasting the brand will see a 20 percent increase in its top line after a 58.5 percent jump in the financial year that ended March 31. The majority of Hoka’s growth is expected to come ...
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News briefsThermore launches Ecodown Fibers Ocean
Italian insulation manufacturer Thermore has launched its new fiber product called Ecodown Fibers Ocean, which it says is the first thermal insulation made from 100 percent ocean-bound PET bottles. The company is committed to sustainability values, including banning the use of microfibers in all of its products because they are ...
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News briefsNamuk with new Sales Director for Germany, Austria
Swiss children’s outdoor apparel brand Namuk has announced Thorsten Dürr as its new sales director for the German and Austrian markets.
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ArticleJoin the Outdoor Industry Compass and EDM Publications at OutDoor by ISPO!
It’s the most important event of the year, and we’ll be there! Find out more about the free panels we’re hosting and the experts joining us
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News briefsTimberland with new sales structure in parts of Europe
Under the leadership of Alwin van Dijk as Sales Director, DACH, Scandinavia and Benelux now form the new superordinate sales region Central/North at Timberland. This step creates new synergies and competencies within the team to meet the changing market conditions and further push the qualitative growth in the region with ...
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News briefsStar investors for the All in Biking app
Spanish tennis players David Ferrer and Juan Carlos Ferrero and former Moto GP racer Sete Gibernau have invested in All in Biking. Headquartered in Alicante, Spain, All in Biking was founded in November 2021 by José Julio Becerril and Juan Antonio Cano. Through the All in Biking app, users can ...
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News briefsNorda launches new trail runner
Source: Norda norda 002 in Alpine White Norda, a running shoe brand from Québec, Canada, founded in 2021, has launched a new trail running shoe, the 002. In developing the shoe, the brand focused on using the same materials and evolving elements of its very first model, ...
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ArticleVaude MD Antje von Dewitz calls for strong EU supply chain law
With the EU supply chain act CSDDD scheduled to be adopted, Vaude and its MD Antje von Dewitz have welcomed the planned mandatory due diligence.“This is an important decision that I feel strongly about.”
