All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 11 – Page 2
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News briefsLivall’s award-winning new helmet surpasses funding target on Indiegogo
Source: Livall Since debuting on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo on May 13, Livall ’s new EVO21 Smart Helmet has attracted 1,615 backers and funding of more than $207,124. The company plans to start shipping the new helmet globally in June. The EVO21, the winner ...
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ArticleIs blockchain technology just a hype or helpful?
Blockchain technology (BT) is generally associated with cryptocurrencies, but it is rapidly being adopted in other sectors to streamline bureaucracy and foster transparency. In February 2019, the Italian industry ministry announced plans to set up, jointly with the computer giant IBM , a national scheme using BT to guarantee the ...
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Chaco moves to new Michigan factory
Chaco , an outdoor lifestyle footwear brand owned by Wolverine World Wide, Inc. , has moved to a larger and upgraded U.S. manufacturing facility in Rockford, Michigan, “to meet growing demands for increased footwear production, customization program, and reweb and resole requests from consumers,” the company said. The new factory ...
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News briefsVF pledges to eliminate child labor
VF Corp. has created a new Child Rights Action Pledge to strengthen children’s rights and eliminate child labor throughout the global apparel supply chain by 2025. As part of its pledge, VF commits to integrate the Children’s Rights and Business Principles developed by UNICEF , the ...
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News briefsBollé launches new lens technology Volt +
French eyewear brand Bollé starts the summer with a new lens technology, accompanied by a broad-based market launch campaign. The lens technology called Volt + is developed using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bollé’s new design and technology innovation lab based in Lyon, France, together with Hue.Ai , a ...
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News briefsGregory introduces plus-size backpacks in partnership with Unlikely Hikers
U.S. backpack specialist Gregory has just unveiled an industry first for the U.S. and Canadian markets with its new Plus Size Collection . The collection comes at a time when more and more people are spending time outdoors as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It addresses size gaps ...
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News briefsWolverine Worldwide appoints new executives for the group and Sperry
Source: Wolverine Worldwide Isabel Soriano Isabel Soriano has been named president of international for Wolverine World Wide, Inc . Soriano joined the group in 2018 as vice president and managing director of EMEA, responsible for leading all of the company’s brands in the region, ...
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ArticleGoldwin turns around in Q4, budgets 10% growth
Goldwin’s sales fell by 7.6 percent to ¥90,479 million (€678.0m-$830.5m) in the financial year ended March 31, 2021, while operating profit declined by 15.1 percent to ¥14,838 million (€111.2m-$136.2m), better than a forecast made in February for declines of 10.1 percent and 28.5 percent, respectively. Attributable earnings inched down ...
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News briefsTwo outdoor NGOs join forces to support outdoor activities
The It’s Great Out There Coalition has teamed up with another non-profit organization to get more people active in the outdoors. A partnership with Outdoor Gear for Good will see proceeds from the sales of goods contribute to the delivery of grassroots #itsgreatoutthere participation projects ...
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Pertex launches digital fabric platform
Pertex , the specialist in lightweight technical fabrics for the outdoor industry, is launching Pertex Fabric Lab this May, a new online platform designed to build even closer relationships and timely, organized, deeper collaboration with its trusted brand partners. Features of the platform include a fully searchable fabric library, ...
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News briefsBurton launches Mine 77 camping collection with Helinox
In the Spring 2021 edition of its Mine 77 sub-collection (first introduced in 2018 as the signature collection of the late company founder, Jake Burton ), U.S. brand Burton presents its first camping products. Featuring a colorful butterfly all-over print, all products were made in collaboration with outdoor ...
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ArticleTentree is officially climate neutral
The young Canadian outdoor and sportswear brand Tentree is officially climate neutral. The company has been certified accordingly by the non-profit organization Climate Neutral . To obtain this seal, the brand first had to measure all emissions required to operate the business, manufacture products and services, and deliver them ...
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Aerial tram crash in Italy kills 14
A cabin on the Stresa-Mottarone aerial tramway, situated west of Lake Maggiore in Italy’s Piedmont region, crashed on May 23. Fourteen people, aged 2 to 82, were killed, and only a five-year-old child survived seriously injured. The two-section large-gondola lift was built in 1970 by Piemonte Funivie . ...
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News briefsMarkus Hefter to join Polygiene
Source: Polygiene Markus Hefter Markus Hefter , former exhibition group director of the ISPO Munich and OutDoor by ISPO trade shows, who left ISPO Group earlier this month , will join ingredient brand Polygiene as commercial director for EMEA in September, ...
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News briefsMair acquires partner brand Bike Machinery
Robotic industrial machinery supplier Mair Srl and Bike Machinery Srl , known in the bicycle industry for its expertise in tubing processing, are taking their partnership in bicycle production machinery and service (including maintenance) to the next level. Mair will gradually take over the Bike Machinery brand until the ...
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Garmin presents a children’s book based on its Women of Adventure series
Source: Garmin Garmin International has introduced “ Women of Adventure: Being Brave in a Big World ,” a children’s book featuring six true stories of sport and passion from the brand’s Women of Adventure watch series. The book, written and illustrated by Garmin associates, ...
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Alé and Union Européenne de Cyclisme extend their partnership
Alé and Union Européenne de Cyclisme ( UEC ), one of the five confederations of the Union Cycliste Internationale ( UCI ), have renewed their partnership until 2024. The UEC is the organizer of the European Cycling Championships in different disciplines: road cycling, mountain bike, BMX, track, cyclo-cross and ...
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News briefsTNF and Supreme launch Summit Series collab line
Source: Supreme x The North Face The North Face ( TNF ) and Supreme have teamed up once again on a line of clothing, this time designed for extreme cold weather and high alpine conditions. The line is centered around TNF’s Summit Series . The ...
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ArticleVF’s momentum on the rise, positive outlook for 2022
VF Corp. ended its fiscal year on a high note, prolonging a recovery that started in the second quarter. For the fourth quarter ended March 31, the company confirmed that its momentum is accelerating, delivering revenues that increased by 23 percent to $2,582 million, or 19 percent in constant ...
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ArticleDeckers grows in Q4, led by further expansion of Hoka One One
Deckers Brands ’ sales growth gained momentum in the fiscal fourth quarter, led by the continued global expansion of Hoka One One and a strong showing at its core Ugg brand. In the three months ended March 31, the group’s revenues increased by 49.7 percent to $561.2 million and ...
