All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Vol. 16, Issue 6 – Page 5
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News briefsShimano stolen data have been leaked online
Shimano suffered a ransomware attack earlier in November. Hackers from the LockBit group threatened at the time to publish 4.5 TB of confidential data unless the Japanese firm paid a ransom, as first reported by Escape Collective. Now, a vast trove of stolen Shimano data has been leaked online, according ...
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News briefsGOTS simplifies process for smaller textile firms
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has announced that small-scale textile companies will be given easier access to its certification through the Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project (CSCS). Launched as a pilot project in 2022, the scheme is meant to help smaller textile firms overcome the administrative and financial ...
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News briefsRoyal Robbins achieves Responsible Wool Standard certification
California-based outdoor adventure brand Royal Robbins has been brand-certified by the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). The certification process, which allows the brand to formally track the chain of custody of its wool from fiber to final product, involves a rigorous assessment of Royal Robbins wool sourcing and production practices conducted ...
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News briefsIsbjörn appoints Spout Sales as sales agent for Canada
Source: Kelly Holmes Kelly Holmes, Founder of Sprout Sales Children’s outdoor clothing brand Isbjörn of Sweden appointed Toronto-based sales agency Sprout Sales Inc, headed up by industry veteran Kelly Holmes, as retail sales agent for the Canadian market. Isbjörn is already making an impact in the North ...
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ArticleISPO Munich 2023: Back with lots of Zeitgeist (and more)
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
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News briefsNew CMO for Merrell
Source: Merrell Pallav Tamaskar Merrell has appointed Pallav Tamaskar as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective Nov. 30, 2023. As CMO, Tamaskar will be responsible for leading Merrell’s global marketing strategy and “directing the creation of modern and integrated global marketing campaigns, elevating full-funnel media planning, ...
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News briefsNew Blue Tomato retail store is the first in the country
Austrian board sports and lifestyle specialist Blue Tomato has opened its first store in Belgium. The 240 sqm shop is located in the center of Antwerp, on the historic Wiegstraat. Source: Blue Tomato The new Blue Tomato store in Belgium Of the decision to open a ...
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News briefsCraft North America to move to New Wave’s Seattle HQ to bolster demand, new CEO
Craft Sportswear North America announces the phased relocation of its US headquarters to Seattle, Washington, in 2024. The company will join the family of brands owned by parent company New Wave Group, which is based there. This strategic decision is intended to support the brand’s expansion into outdoor and specialty ...
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News briefsPolygiene launches textile-protection innovation project to reduce microfiber loss and laundering wear
Polygiene presented a new innovation project, Polygiene ShedGuard, at ISPO Munich this month. The new technology was also recognized as the best product at ISPO Textrends in the “Performing Finishes” category. ShedGuard was developed to minimize the loss of microfibres and improve the resistance of the fabric during washing. This ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor declines unsolicited offer
Vista Outdoor’s Board of Directors, following consultation with its financial and legal advisors, has rejected the unsolicited proposal received on Nov. 22, 2023 from Colt CZ Group SE. The Vista Outdoor Board continues to recommend the acquisition of the Sporting Products business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) and remains committed ...
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News briefsDecathlon becomes title sponsor and bike supplier of the AG2R La Mondiale team
Decathlon will be replacing Citroën as the title sponsor of the AG2R cycling team in the upcoming season. In addition, the French sporting goods retailer will supply bikes, glasses and helmets to the 28 riders of the team. These products, which the Decathlon teams will co-create with the riders, will ...
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Data & AnalysisGlobal outdoor footwear market grows 17.8%
2022 outdoor footwear sales are up. 5 companies represented just over 50% of all sales. Find all the sales, growth and market share numbers here.
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News briefsSalomon releases fire-proof sneaker with gr10k
Source: Salomon X-ALP gr10k French brand Salomon has collaborated with gr10k on the new X-ALP gr10k, a sneaker that combines ultra-resistant fireman uniform fabrics with a motorsports-inspired silhouette. The sneaker will be released on Nov. 30. gr10k, founded in 2017 after an idea by Anna Grassi, is ...
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News briefsHummel and British Canoeing ink multiyear deal
Hummel has agreed a five-year deal with British Canoeing, a national governing body for canoeing in the UK. The agreement, which builds on three years of collaboration, will see Hummel remain the official teamwear partner to all forms of paddlesport. Hummer will supply technical and sportswear garments to all of ...
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News briefsPeak Performance recruits Head of Retail from Adidas
Habit.se reports that Oskar Hammar is the new Head of Retail at the Swedish brand Peak Performance, which belongs to Amer Sports. Hammar has many years of experience in the fashion industry and most recently worked as Global Retail Manager at Adidas. Before that, he spent almost three years at ...
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ArticleBergfreunde changes ownership
Bergfreunde GmbH, the German online specialist retailer for mountain sports, climbing and outdoor equipment, has a new strategic partner: French sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon is acquiring the German company from US outdoor retailer Backcountry. The purchase agreement was signed on Nov. 24, 2023. The completion of the transaction ...
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ArticleHövding threatened by recall and permanent sales ban, defends itself vehemently
In view of the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency’s previous decision to temporarily stop the sale of Hövding in Sweden, the company has now submitted a final statement with extensive documentation which, together with expert opinions, proves the high safety standard of the head protection. According to Hövding, RISE (formerly Statens ...
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ArticleRab expands down recycling program to mainland Europe
British outdoor brand Rab (part of Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) has announced that it will expand its down recycling program to Europe. From Jan. 8, 2024, the incentivized collection program will be accessible to consumers through Rab’s European service center in Leusden, Netherlands. In addition, Rab will set up a ...
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ArticleDeuter parent Schwan-Stabilo confirms last year’s solid performance
Source: Schwan-Stabilo Sebastian Schwanhäußer, Group CEO Volatile markets, war, inflation and cautious consumers once again posed considerable challenges for the Schwan-Stabilo Group with its three business areas of cosmetics, writing instruments and outdoor. Nevertheless, the previous year’s positive trend continued – partly due to this varied business ...
