All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 10, Issue 20-21 – Page 3
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George Bryant, former sales director of Sierra Designs, is returning...
George Bryant, former sales director of Sierra Designs, is returning to the company as vice president and general manager, after a stint as retail and national account manager for Textron Specialized Vehicles, a manufacturer of recreational vehicles sold under various brand names including Arctic Cat. Bryant previously spent many years ...
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Two British outdoor trade shows merge
The British outdoor trade show calendar has been reorganized. The Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) will merge with the Reliable Outdoor Kit Show (ROKS) in 2018, building up to a joint show to be held at Event City in Greater Manchester on July 3-5.It will continue to be called OTS. It ...
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Montane has unveiled a new strategic partnership with the British...
Montane has unveiled a new strategic partnership with the British Mountaineering Council (BMC), which makes Montane the BMC's Recommended Clothing and Pack Partner for the next three years. Founded in 1993, Montane is an independent British brand specializing in the development of lightweight, breathable clothing and equipment specifically for climbers, ...
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Rocky Brands posts a mixed quarter
Following a strong first half that marked its return to profitability, Rocky Brands posted a mixed third quarter, with significantly higher profits but lower wholesale revenues. Total revenues fell by 11.7 percent from the year-ago quarter to $64.7million, with each of the company's brands falling below sales targets, due to ...
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The Simond brand of climbing gear owned by Decathlon is...
The Simond brand of climbing gear owned by Decathlon is moving from Les Houches to La Vigie, which has caused some controversy in the Mont-Blanc valley. La Vigie is an artisanal zone at the entrance of Chamonix that is intended for local artisans and the technical services of the regional ...
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Waka Waka, a young Dutch brand of solar power chargers...
Waka Waka, a young Dutch brand of solar power chargers and power banks that wants to expand in the outdoor sector, has hired an agent for the German, Austrian and Swiss markets, Arne Pelzer. The 49-year-old set up his own agency in 2015 after working in sales and the retail ...
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Opinel, the French brand of knives, has opened its first...
Opinel, the French brand of knives, has opened its first flagship store, near its head office in Annecy
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Ispo is presenting a refreshed corporate design and brand identity...
Ispo is presenting a refreshed corporate design and brand identity across all media, linking its digital offers with its trade show business and other international events. The move is also meant to underline Ispo's commitment to a B2B2C approach and its new claim, “Accelerating Sports.” The new cross-media brand experience ...
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Bogs continues to decline
Weyco Group posted a mixed quarter, as sales of its Bogs brand of boots continued to decline. Bogs' sales went down by 4 percent from the year-ago quarter, reflecting the continued softness in the outdoor and better footwear retail channels in the U.S. The management said the brand's sales were ...
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La Sportiva plans to stage a big event in the...
La Sportiva plans to stage a big event in the Italian city of Trento next May 21 to celebrate its 90th anniversary, in connection with its international sales meeting
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Leedham leaves Berghaus’ helm
Berghaus has announced that Richard Leedham has decided to step down as president after 22 years with the brand, leaving the business in early 2018, but he has agreed to assist in the next few months in the recruitment of a new brand director.Pentland Brands, which owns Berghaus, credited Leedham ...
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The list of venues being considered by the European Outdoor...
The list of venues being considered by the European Outdoor Group for the OutDoor show from 2019 on has been narrowed down to five, and four of them are apparently in Germany. In addition to Friedrichshafen and Munich, the candidates are said to be Stuttart as well as Hamburg.
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Jan Henning has been promoted to European sales director at...
Jan Henning has been promoted to European sales director at Didriksons, the Swedish outdoor and lifestyle apparel brand acquired three years ago by Herkules IV, the Norwegian company that also owns Odlo. He will be responsible for sales all over Europe of Didriksons' Originals line, which is specifically meant for ...
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Cotswold Outdoor has been named as the exclusive retail brand...
Cotswold Outdoor has been named as the exclusive retail brand partner for the Kendal Mountain Festival for the next three years. The festival held in the Lake District in November attracts about 15,000 visitors. The upcoming edition has been scheduled for Nov. 16-19.
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We have found out that Tim Bantle, the long-time executive...
We have found out that Tim Bantle, the long-time executive of Black Diamond who led its European operation until last March, has been working since then as vice president of The North Face and global general manager for urban exploration and mountain lifestyle
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Oboz will be the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Banff...
Oboz will be the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour in 2017 and 2018
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ATK Binding, the Italian producer of producer of bindings for...
ATK Binding, the Italian producer of producer of bindings for ski touring and free-ride skiing, is developing its website, adding a store locator, tutorial videos and other features
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The Oeko-Tex association commissioned...
The Oeko-Tex association commissioned a global research study to assess the consumer's attitudes as regards to textile sustainability. The study, which is entitled “The Key to Confidence: Consumers and Textile Sustainability—Attitudes, Changing Behaviors, and Outlooks,” was launched to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the association. The findings have recently been ...
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Kathmandu has partnered with Archroma, the global color and specialty...
Kathmandu has partnered with Archroma, the global color and specialty chemicals company, on a capsule collection of signature hoodies. The collaboration sees Kathmandu use Archroma's patented EarthColors range of plant-based dyes, which are said to be sourced from up to 100 percent renewable resources. Colors are synthesized from plants as ...
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Harald Siebold has been appointed as European sales director for...
Harald Siebold has been appointed as European sales director for Blackyak, the South Korean outdoor brand. He takes over from Patrick Steinhilber, who has held the job for about two years. Siebold was previously head of sales in Germany for Giorgio Armani's EA7 range. His track record includes assignments as ...
