All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 13, Issue 15-16 – Page 3
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News briefsSIA hires new executive for partnership initiatives
Source: SIA Stefanie Luciano Snowsports Industries America ( SIA ) has appointed Stefanie Luciano as its new director of strategic alliances and membership. In this role, Luciano is responsible for membership and business opportunities for the U.S. organization, as well as strategic partnerships ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter starts equipment rental service
Globetrotter, the German outdoor retail chain that is part of the Fenix Outdoor Group, is now offering the rental of outdoor equipment. The offer will initially cover the categories of water sports, backpacks & bags, tents, bicycles, outdoor kitchens and children’s equipment, but is likely to be expanded after a ...
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News briefsBergans resumes advertising on Facebook
After refraining from advertising on Facebook and Instagram in support of the “ Stop Hate for Profit ” campaign, Bergans of Norway announced that it would now resume its advertising activities on social media. The Norwegian outdoor brand said it had a good dialogue with Facebook, which ...
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News briefsRoyal Robbins introduces new website and hemp sock collection
The Californian travel and outdoor wear label Royal Robbins , which was acquired by the Swedish Fenix Group in 2018, is launching into a new product category with the release of its Hemp Sock collection. For every pair purchased, Royal Robbins will donate 1% of sales to the ...
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News briefsThe world’s oldest folding boat manufacturer has a new owner
Klepper Faltbootwerft , founded in southern Germany in 1907, was sold to Klepper Lifestyle GmbH , a company of Compass Logistics International based in Hamburg and run by CEO Michael Müller, effective Aug. 1. The acquisition includes all relevant trademark rights with the name Klepper. Details of the ...
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News briefsWolverine uses predictive analytics to optimize merchandising
Through a new global strategic partnership with First Insight , a leading digital product testing and decision-making platform headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, Wolverine Worldwide is planning to further leverage data in its product decision making process, enabling its brands to increase speed-to-market, sell-in, sell-through and reduce markdowns. To ...
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Scottish scientists develop new sustainable nylon production method
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have developed a sustainable way of manufacturing adipic acid, a key component of nylon. The scientists modified the genetic code of the common bacteria E. coli in the laboratory. The modified cells were grown in liquid solutions containing guaiacol, a naturally-occurring chemical and ...
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ArticleIntersport and Stadium are closing stores in Sweden
The Swedish Intersport banner has decided to close at least ten of its 130 stores, fewer than originally expected, as some landlords have accepted more flexible rental terms. Other stores may have to be shut down, depending on ongoing negotiations with their landlords. Intersport Sverige filed on ...
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ArticleEOG supports Germany’s plans for a Supply Chain Act
Arne Strate , the general secretary of the European Outdoor Group ( EOG ) has spoken in support of Germany’s planned Supply Chain Act . In a public statement, he said: “The EOG has been closely following the progress, both in the context of ...
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Eurobike offers Digital Days in September
Eurobike is complementing its special edition (Nov. 24-26) with Digital Days , a live online conference taking place on the original show date (Sept. 1-3). Messe Friedrichshafen had to postpone the date of the trade show by almost three months over the Covid-19 pandemic. The three digital conferences ...
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News briefsNo More Boots secures new capital for SkiClicker and more
The Swedish company No More Boots ™, which was founded in 2015 and invented the SkiClicker ™ concept, reports that is has raised new capital. While round-one investors in the company, Almi Invest and E14 , are re-investing, the company has told The Compass that ...
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PrAna launches program to reduce plastic and excess waste in packaging
PrAna, one of Columbia Sportswear’s brands, has announced the Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM), a program to inspire and create industry-wide change. Since 2010, prAna has taken a grassroots approach to reduce plastic and excess waste in its packaging and eliminated more than 17 million poly bags from the supply chain. ...
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The Russian outdoor market is recovering
Russian citizens have been increasingly buying outdoor goods during the past few months, as research conducted by the Moscow-based think tank OFD Platform shows. For instance, since the withdrawal of the retail lockdown on May 12, physical sales of tents have increased by 11 percent from the ...
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News briefsKeen and Garcia Family team up for limited edition and good cause
Much to the chagrin of all “deadheads” – the nickname for fans of the band The Grateful Dead – on this side of the Atlantic, it probably won’t be available in Europe, but it’s worth noting that Keen has teamed up with the Jerry Garcia Family ...
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ArticleCurrency headwinds weigh on Helly Hansen’s results
Helly Hansen ’s revenues for the second quarter fell by 21.0 percent to 68.9 million Canadian dollars (€44.1m-$52.1m), weighed down by store closures and foreign-currency-headwinds. In constant currencies, they fell by 12.6 percent. Most wholesale customers were closed across the globe in the quarter, as were distribution centers and ...
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Mizu expands product line
Mizu , a brand founded by Finnish pro snowboarder Jussi Oksanen in 2008 and offering reusable and eco-friendly stainless steel products mainly for hydration and filtration, has announce the release of its all-new Mizu Lunch Box and re-envisioned Cutlery Set , available to ship to retail in January ...
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GOA cancels November Connect buying show
The U.S. organization Grassroots Outdoor Alliance ( GOA ) has canceled its fall Connect buying show, originally scheduled for Nov. 9-12, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. The planned event would have marked the first Connect show to be held in the new venue, but was called off due ...
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News briefsColumbia sponsors NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace
Columbia Sportswear intends to draw attention to its outdoor products with NASCAR, the popular U.S. motorsport series. For this purpose, the company has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with a driver of the NASCAR Cup Series, Bubba Wallace. Wallace is the newest brand ambassador for Columbia, and the outdoor company ...
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ArticleOmni-channel retail specialist to become new president of Wolverine Worldwide
Brendan Hoffman will take office on September 8 as the new president of Wolverine Worldwide, the company announced earlier this week. Hoffman will then also join the company’s board of directors. Source: Wolverine Worldwide Brendan Hoffman The omni-channel retail specialist brings 30 years of experience in merchandising, ...
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News briefsHurley family launches new apparel label with surf champion John Florence
John “John John” Florence, the two-time world champion surfer from Hawaii , has announced the launch of his new label, Florence Marine X , in partnership with Bob Hurley and his sons, Jeff and Ryan . The new brand will focus on apparel, especially “products for outdoor ...
