All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 13, Issue 3-4 – Page 2
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Assosport releases a statement on coronavirus
(Updated March 15) Assosport , the association of the Italian sporting goods industry, has published an open letter to its members from its president, Federico De Ponti , in relation to the coronavirus crisis. In the letter, De Ponti explains that Assosport has taken action through Confindustria , the ...
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ArticleEOG: New team members and ambitious goals
The European Outdoor Group ( EOG ), which currently federates 110 of the world’s leading industrial and retail companies from the outdoor sector, has announced its priorities for the coming years. The focus will be on three pillars: Doing business right with the help of business intelligence; preserving the ...
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Five new climbers for Scarpa's team of athletes
Scarpa has announced five new athletes as part of its roster of climbers. The new ambassadors include Sean Bailey , Nathaniel Coleman , Isabelle Faus , Nikki Smith , and Nina Williams . Sport climbing is set to reach an unprecedented audience this year as the sport will be ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor may be turning the corner
Vista Outdoor has reported a 4 percent increase to $45.1 million for Camelbak and Camp Chef in its third quarter ended on Dec. 29, thanks to good sales during the Christmas shopping period. The launch of 16 new websites for these and other brands in its Outdoor ...
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ArticleYeti’s multi-channel efforts paid off in 2019
The American Yeti continued to grow strongly last year. In the fourth quarter, the American supplier of coolers, drinkware and other outdoor equipment recorded a 23 percent gain in revenues to $297.6 million, driven by strong growth in direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, which increased by 35 percent to $149.0 million. ...
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Peak Performance collaborates with Ben Gorham of Byredo
Peak Performance has teamed up with the founder of the Swedish luxury brand Byredo , Ben Gorham . The collaboration with the passionate outdoor explorer, skier and cold-water surfer has resulted in a unisex, multi-functional outdoor collection called “ Possessions Of My Soul .” Inspired by a hike in ...
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Grangers partners with Sea to Summit for the North American market
Grangers , a British company founded in 1937 and specializing in aftercare products for technical clothing and footwear, has made Sea to Summit its exclusive American distributor. The partnership comes as Grangers is experiencing significant growth thanks to previous work with some of the largest retailers in the U.S., ...
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Dolomite is sharpening its profile
Since the Swiss Scott Sports Group took over the Italian shoe and clothing brand three years ago, Dolomite has been gradually realigned, and its profile has been sharpened. The aim was to bring back the strength of the brand and its Italian roots. The labeling has been updated, ...
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VF closes a special “green bond”
VF Corp. announced on Feb. 27 the closing of the first “green bond” in the apparel and footwear industry. The net proceeds from the €500 million bond offering will be used for investment in programs within the company’s “Made for Change Sustainability & Responsibility Strategy,” and to drive progress toward ...
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Espen Falck Engelstad leaves Haglöfs for the Brav Group
The Norwegian Brav Group, which includes the Swix , Toko , Lundhags , Helsport , Hardrocx and Ulvang brands, has appointed Espen Falck Engelstad as its new group leader. He will assume his new position on April 1. Engelstad is currently director of Norrøna Sports ...
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Woolpower expands production capacity
Woolpower , the Swedish specialist in wool bodywear and accessories, says it intends to further expand the production capacity in its own factory due to its good long-term order situation and is investing in new employees and machines. Up to 30 knitting machine operators, converters and seamstresses are to be ...
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Lowa strengthens its marketing department
Angelika Kettenbach has been supporting the international Lowa marketing team since February. The 26-year-old studied sports management and gained her first experience in a sports PR and marketing agency in Munich. In her newly created position as marketing coordinator, she will support the marketing team in the areas ...
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ArticleEuroShop 2020: these trends determine the retail business of the future
What are the trends in retail design and retail technology? Which new solutions does the international shopfitting scene present to retailers? Düsseldorf’s international shopfitting trade fair, EuroShop , was able to provide a clear answer to these questions: the more digital the shopping experience, the more important the emotional quality ...
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Toray offers PET-recycled version of Primeflex stretch fabrics
Toray is launching a PET-recycled iteration of its Primeflex series of flexible stretch fabric. The new version, which will be available in spring/summer 2021, is meant to meet the increasing demand by sportswear consumers for sustainability without compromising stretch. The Primeflex PET-recycled type incorporates recycled PET that would ...
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Italian climber Della Bordella represents Vibram
Vibram has announced Matteo Della Bordella as a new brand ambassador. The 35-year-old Italian climber and adventurer has been collaborating with the company as a product tester for several years and is now moving on to promotion. Since 2018, Della Bordella has also served as the president of ...
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News briefsNew graphene yarn from Tecnofilati
Tecnofilati , the Italian yarn developer, has introduced a new range of graphene-containing yarns called Resistex . Thanks to the graphene, the yarns are said to offer high thermal and electrical conductivity, as well as greater abrasion-resistance and durability than polyamide or polyester. Resistex yarns are expected to offer sports ...
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Danish distributor sells Shu more widely
Vernon , the Danish sports distribution company, is expanding into new markets with the help of a Russian brand of rainproof and windproof apparel, Shu . Founded in 2012 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Shu operates three stores (in its hometown, in Moscow and in Yekaterinburg), maintains its head office in ...
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Trangoworld plants trees to form climatic barrier
This month – along with the environmentally themed tour and activity portal Xmigrations , Asociación Áreas Verdes and a number of families with children – Trangoworld helped plant about 700 trees for a reforestation initiative around Cuarte de Huerva in the Spanish province of Zaragoza. The oak, juniper ...
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Kelly Kraus joins Cascade's board of directors
Cascade Designs , the American outdoor company, has appointed Kelly Kraus to its board of directors, where she will be providing leadership on and insight into marketing, product and sales. She is also joining a hiring committee for key leadership roles. Kraus began at Cascade as a sales representative ...
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News briefsSnowlife strengthens international sales
Snowlife , the Swiss family business specializing in ski gloves, wants to further strengthen its international distribution, which is now largely limited to agents in Italy, Austria and France, plus distributors in Spain, Russia and Eastern Europe. For this purpose, the company has appointed an industry veteran, Robert Demetz , ...
