All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 10 – Page 3
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News briefsU.K. trade shows Slide and OTS to join forces for winter 2022
The owners and organizers of Slide, the U.K. trade show for action sports and streetwear retailers, and the Outdoor Trade Show (OTS), the U.K.’s only large-scale outdoor sports and leisure trade show, have announced the creation of a combined winter show that will meet the needs of the snowsports industry ...
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ArticleBicycle boom gives Austrian specialist retail some record boosts
The record result brought in by the Austrian market in 2020 is not only due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The trend toward bicycles, especially e-bikes, began several years earlier. Today, bicycles are the strongest sales drivers in the Austrian sporting goods market, alongside the ski and outdoor segments. It should ...
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News briefsEOG supports expansion of database for outdoor benchmark report
Pauline Shepherd , head of research and insights at the European Outdoor Group ( EOG ), and Richard Payne, from market research firm Sports Marketing Surveys ( SMS ), recently held a webinar on the current state of the European outdoor trade and the association’s plans for ...
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News briefsArc’teryx partners with upcycling designer McLaughlin
Source: Arc’Teryx Nicole McLaughlin Vancouver-based outdoor brand Arc’teryx just announced a new collaboration with designer Nicole McLaughlin from New York. She is considered the star among upcycling artists and has more than 600,000 followers on Instagram. Having worked on upcycling projects for Puma, Crocs, Russell Athletic and ...
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News briefsEcco takes its waterless tanning process to the next level
A few years ago, Ecco introduced DriTan™ , a new tanning process that leads to significant improvements in all relevant parameters such as water and energy, chemicals, wastewater and sludge. This innovation has already earned the Danish footwear brand the SOG Award Winter 2019/20 in the technology category. ...
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On Running said to be eyeing IPO again
On , the Zurich-based sports brand backed by Roger Federer , publicly denied a report in a Swiss newspaper last July that it was planning to go public in 2021. Citing a source close to the matter, Reuters reported again on April 30 that On was making preparations ...
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American Outdoor Brands creates chief marketing officer role
American Outdoor Brands , formerly known as Smith Wesson Holding Corporation until 2016, has announced that Curtis Smith has been named chief marketing officer, a newly created role in the company. Smith will lead the marketing, brand management, creative, e-commerce, and customer service teams. Smith joined ...
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News briefsGCI Outdoor sold to MacNeill Pride Group
Tennessee-based MacNeill Pride Group , a portfolio company of middle-market private equity firm Centre Partners from New York and a manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods under the ORCA , PrideSports , Champ , Pride Golf Tee and Professional Tee System brands, has acquired Connecticut-based ...
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Aquapac invests in growth during lockdown
U.K. outdoor and watersports accessories brand Aquapac has reported strong sales performance in the last nine months. The best performance in the first half of the fiscal year in four years is attributed to investment in new products, a new marketing manager and the Covid-19 pandemic, which is bringing ...
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Hydro Flask expands into Latin American market
After launching in Uruguay in late 2019 and expanding into Mexico in early 2020, Hydro Flask is now also present in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. The expansion in Latin America occurs via strategic relationships with Gubrand (Uruguay), Alta Vertical (Mexico), JMC Group (Argentina), NICX (Bolivia) and Optima SA (Paraguay). Key ...
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News briefsChina demand helps drive higher Q1 revenues at Lenzing
Austrian specialty fiber producer Lenzing Group said that a strong recovery in its markets helped to drive rises in revenue and net profit. They reported that revenue for the three months to March 1 rose 4.9 percent to €489.3 million. Net profit rose to €29.9m from €17.7m, while earnings ...
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News briefsRocky Brands reports higher Q1 revenue, net income
U.S.-based footwear and apparel maker Rocky Brands reported soaring first-quarter revenue and net income on the back of strong demand from its wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. The company said revenue for the three months to March 31 rose 57.3 percent to $87.7 million. Wholesale segment sales increased 69.1 percent, ...
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News briefsRab launches down collect and recycling program
As part of its long-term sustainability strategy, British outdoor brand Rab has recently started its own down collect and recycle scheme. The service is offered at Rab’s U.K. headquarters in Alfreton, Derbyshire, and launched in partnership with the Italian recycling down experts at Minardi Piume . Consumers are offered ...
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ArticleCotton Trust Protocol partners with TextileGenesis blockchain
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will launch initial pilot testing with select farms and mills in June 2021 and has partnered with blockchain platform TextileGenesis to provide full supply chain transparency. In combination with the existing protocol platform developed by Memphis-based technology partner The Seam LLC. , the ...
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News briefsRose Bikes sets course for the future with new production hall
German DTC bicycle supplier Rose Bikes is opening a new production hall in its hometown of Bocholt. This represents not only expanded production capacity but also reorganized logistics and additional regional employment. According to the family-owned company, there is room for an additional 120 jobs here. Currently, Rose Bikes ...
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News briefsHuski Wear becomes clothing partner of Team Sweden Alpine
Huski Wear , a new Swedish skiwear brand, will replace Norwegian brand Helly Hansen as the apparel partner of Team Sweden Alpine , the Swedish alpine ski team, starting July 1. As part of the partnership, Huski Wear has committed to supporting the development of skiing among Swedish youth. ...
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ArticleEuropean countries reach their 2021 Overshoot Days in May
In the next few weeks, the major European countries will reach their calculated “ Overshoot Days “ – that point in time when the ecological footprint is greater than the biocapacity per person (1.63 global hectares). The overshoot day is calculated by the Global Footprint Network based on data ...
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News briefsBicycle tire manufacturers Vittoria Group and A. Dugast join forces
Dutch bicycle tire manufacturer A. Dugast , best known for its handmade cotton and silk tires for cyclocross, track and road racing, has been fully acquired by Italian bicycle tire giant Vittoria Group . As a result of the deal, A. Dugast’s CEO Richard Nieuwhuis has received an undisclosed ...
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News briefsNew Global Brand Director at Berghaus
Source: Berghaus Charlie Pym, new Berghaus brand director Pentland Brands has announced the appointment of Charlie Pym as global brand director for Berghaus . He replaces Kev McFadyen , who Pentland Brands appointed global brand director for the Speedo brand last November, ...
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News briefsStart of the 16th Eurobike Award
The Eurobike has launched the registration for the 16th Eurobike Award . Companies, designers and developers from the international bicycle and mobility industry now have until July 8 to enter their new products. Early bookers until July 13 will receive a discount. The winners are traditionally announced on the ...
