All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 14+15 – Page 8
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ArticleCalida Group to sell Millet Mountain Group
Following the successful divestments of Oxbow and Eider, the Swiss Calida Group now intends to continue its strategic focus and concentrate on its core lingerie and underwear business with a sharpened brand portfolio by selling off the rest of its outdoor brands. Recent business developments have illustrated, the company said, ...
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News briefsDecathlon France offers marking and engraving for bicycles to prevent theft
In France, legislation was recently passed that makes it mandatory to mark bicycles to protect them from theft. All new bicycles sold in the country since January 1, 2021, must bear an engraved “Bicycode” identification number and be registered in a national registry. This measure will also be extended to ...
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Lenzing receives two awards
Lenzing received an award in the business competition Austria’s Leading Companies, which is organized by PwC Austria, the daily newspaper Die Presse and KSV1870, a credit protection company and business platform. The award recognizes the country’s most successful companies. Lenzing won the first prize in the “Climate protection” category. In ...
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The EU continues to transfer personal data to the U.K.
The European Union is maintaining the transfer of personal data to the U.K. despite the fact that the country left the union, thanks to the adoption of two adequacy decisions for the U.K. The European Commission said that the U.K. has fully incorporated the principles, rights and obligations of the ...
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FESI and EOG support EU approach to packaging waste labeling
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) and the European Outdoor Group (EOG) support the need for relevant and consistent information for consumers on the proper disposal of both products and their packaging to support the transition to a circular economy. In response to divergent national requirements for ...
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News briefsOn switches to recycled packaging
Source: On SS21 Sustainable Packaging Swiss running brand On is changing its packaging to 100 percent recycled materials. The company says it expects to save 40 tons of ink, paper and plastic as a result, equivalent to about 160 tons of CO2 per year. Consumers around the ...
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News briefsMesse Friedrichshafen announces event program for Vertical Pro trade show on Nov. 19-20
Source: Skylotec The previously announced new trade show for indoor and outdoor climbing industry, rope and belay technology and occupational safety, Vertical Pro, is to be held for the first time on Nov. 19 and 20 at Messe Friedrichshafen. Two trade visitor days will feature a host ...
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ArticleZDHC releases second Impact Report
Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC), the multi-stakeholder organization based in Amsterdam, has released its Impact Report 2020, highlighting the progress made since its first Impact Report in 2019. In 2020, 15 new Brand contributors and three new Friends joined ZDHC on its collective journey towards sustainable ...
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 26, 2021
PRODUCT +++ German footwear brand Lowa, part of the Italian Tecnica Group, has not only introduced the latest traditional mountain and outdoor styles in its spring 2022 collection but also bolstered the emerging everyday lifestyle category with a host of new multi-purpose footwear models +++ Igloo unleashed a brand-new Playmate ...
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Afydad launches virtual B2B storefront
Spanish sports federation Afydad is taking another step forward in implementing its “Spain is Sport” strategy. Following the launch of its new website www.spainissport.com in April, Afydad has now launched the Spain is Sport B2B showroom. In the new digital showroom, brands can present their products to a national and ...
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Oros secures $14.5 million in Series A funding
Oros says it has received $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elizabeth Street Ventures and Enlightenment Capital. Based in Portland, Oregon, Oros is an American start-up that leverages emerging NASA technology to develop advanced thermal materials and high-performance, low-impact apparel. The brand has developed a new ...
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News briefsHestra relaunches webstore to grow and expand its business
Swedish glove specialist Hestra, founded in 1936, is expanding its digital business. As reported by ehandel.se, the company has been working with e-commerce agency Grebban for the past year to develop a global and modern e-commerce solution. Chris Weber, country manager Central Europe, told The Outdoor Industry Compass that the ...
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ArticleBergzeit implements code of conduct for outdoor activities and suppliers
Bergzeit, the German online outdoor and mountain sports retailer based in Otterfing near Munich, has published a four-page code of conduct for activities in the mountains aimed at its employees and external partners. In view of the growing recreational pressure in the Alps, the company wants to “be a role ...
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News briefsEurobike ticket store is open
According to Messe Friedrichshafen, the Eurobike show (Sept. 1-4) will be taking place in accordance with the Covid regulations in force for events in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Admission requirements are proof of overcome infection, complete vaccination or a valid negative test certificate. Trade visitors can now buy their ...
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ArticleCanada Goose to drop all animal fur by end of 2022
Source: Peta Germany Shortly after introducing its new Fur Buy Back program to recycle fur for apparel, Canada Goose announces its complete withdrawal from the use of real animal fur on its products in a press statement. Through a phased approach, Canada Goose will end its purchasing ...
