All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 1-2 – Page 3
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Rudolf Group introduces bio-based water-repellent textile treatments
Rudolf Group , the chemical company headquartered in Geretsried, Germany, has launched two new durable water-repellent (DWR) textile treatments for outdoor and sports apparel that are said to be entirely based on natural ingredients. Ruco-Dry Bio CGR is made from natural waste that accumulates as a by-product during the ...
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ArticleOpen letter from German Bicycle Industry Association against complete shutdown
In an open letter, the German Bicycle Industry Association ( ZIV ), the national lobby and service provider for the German and international bicycle industry, has written to the German government opposing a complete shutdown of the economy as a measure against the Corona pandemic. While ZIV fully recognizes the ...
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ArticleBritish Cycling saw extreme surge in popularity of biking in 2020
With figures released from The Active Lives Children and Young People survey showing that over 1.4 million more children took up the opportunity to cycle in 2020, British Cycling, the UCI-recognized national governing body for cycling, has described this as a “milestone” in its campaign to help young people lead ...
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News briefsNew president for Canada Goose’s Asia Pacific division
Source: Canada Goose Scott Cameron Canada Goose has appointed Scott Cameron as the new president for the company’s APAC division. Cameron joined Canada Goose in 2016 as chief strategy and business development officer and most recently served as president of the Greater China ...
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ArticleSherpa Adventure Gear donates over 200,000 school days
Source: Sherpa Adventure Gear Nepali outdoor brand Sherpa Adventure Gear has donated more than 200,000 school days to Nepali children in 2020. “We are committed to the legacy of Tashi Sherpa and take seriously our social responsibility to provide opportunities for the next generation ...
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News briefsSchöffel launches digital brand experience for retailers
Schöffel has opened a “ Digital Brand Space ,” making its entire brand world a virtual experience. The German outdoor company’s retail partners can enter the digital, three-dimensional space at any time and from anywhere in the world and access information and photo and video material from the Schöffel ...
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ArticleDeuter publishes social report 2019/20
German backpack specialist Deuter has published its social report for the 2019/2020 fiscal year. With the Covid-19 pandemic, the year was a real challenge in terms of social responsibility. Above all, Deuter made the health and safety of all employees and suppliers a top priority. Measures adopted jointly ...
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Graffiti artist sues TNF over Futurelight logo
Artnet News reports that the New York-based street artist Futura is suing The North Face ( TNF ) for allegedly copying the stylized atom design that has for years appeared throughout his artwork in its 2019 Futurelight series of apparel. According to Artnet, the artist’s filing, which ...
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ArticleFEDAS/vds president Herzog supports retailers in fight for fair lockdown regulations
The Association of German Sports Retailers ( vds ) and the Federation of European Sports Retailers ( FEDAS ) have published a joint press release in Germany in which they welcome the activities initiated by Boris Lehmann of Laufladen in Erfurt, Udo Siebzehnrübl of Intersport ...
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News briefsOutdoor pants “with a fly that works for women“ launched on Kickstarter
With her Chickfly pants, Californian ecological entrepreneur, Anna Birkás , wants to bring special, women-specific outdoor pants to the global market. Birkás set out to address the “bathroom problem” that women in the outdoors face. While men can go pee with privacy anywhere, women experience a lack of ...
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News briefsPrecautionary recall of Sea to Summit Alpha and Sigma pots
As a precautionary measure, Sea to Summit has advised of a potential safety hazard with its Alpha and Sigma pot series (sold since around 2018 individually and as part of pot cook sets) with a black nylon latch. Alpha/Sigma pots with a black nylon latch without ...
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News briefsPBG is Yniq Eyewear's North American operating partner
Yniq Eyewear , the Stockholm-based brand of snow goggles and other sports eyewear founded in 2009, has tapped Progression Brands Group ( PBG ) as an operating partner for its winter sports business in North America. PBG said it would focus on expanding its retail network, improving customer service ...
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Camping specialist Olpro expands influencer team
British camping equipment specialist Olpro , founded in Worcestershire in 2011, has announced that seven new social media influencers will join the brand as ambassadors for 2021. The new social media influencers are Camping With Style , The Ashford Family , Skip and Jump , The Caravanning Mummy , ...
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News briefsSympatex cooperates with eBay Upcycling Store powered by Vaude
As an ecological alternative among textile function specialists, ingredient brand Sympatex is now supporting the sustainable initiative of eBay and Vaude with high-quality functional materials. Sewing and crafting enthusiasts can bid for sustainable Sympatex functional materials on the online marketplace in addition to high-quality material scraps ...
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Fabric Days in Munich canceled
Due to the extension of the strict lockdown in Germany until at least Jan. 31 and the suspicion that a further extension is imminent, the organizer, Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions , has canceled the Fabric Days , scheduled for March 2-4. The company said it had been working flat out ...
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News briefsAclima with new distribution partner in Austria
Source: © Michael Will Michael Will, Travel Outfitting Agency With sales specialist Michael Will and his company Travel Outfitting Agency , Norwegian merino specialist Aclima is strengthening its presence on the Austrian market with immediate effect. The distribution agency’s existing portfolio comprises numerous ...
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New international sales director at Protective
Source: Protective Jörg Kazubek Jörg Kazubek took over the position of international sales director at German cycling apparel brand Protective . Kazubek looks back on more than 30 years of experience in the industry as well as in sales. During his 14 years at ...
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Garmin Italy with executive changes
Garmin Italy has appointed Sara Cesarotti as marketing and communication manager for the sports, outdoor, and automotive sectors. Cesarotti was hired from Google Italy , where she served as retail marketing manager. The company has also announced changes in its Marine division, where Carlo Brevini has been ...
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New eco socks by Wrightsock made from Repreve
Source: Wrightsock Eco Explore crew sock Wrightsock , founded in 1948 in Burlington, North Carolina, will be launching high-quality eco socks made from Unifi ’s Repreve yarn this spring. Repreve is produced using recycled plastic waste. Compared to conventional polyester, Repreve uses 45 percent ...
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Bergans to open new brand store in Trondheim
Bergans of Norway will open a new brand store in the Norwegian city of Trondheim. Anett Kolstad , the brand’s retail director, said that she has been looking for a vacant retail space in the city for quite some time and has now found what she says is “the ...
