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ArticleOutDoor by ISPO Global Summit Edition: First “real” industry meeting in a year and a half - Interview
The Outdoor Industry Compass spoke with Dr. Jeanette Friedrich, head of ISPO Group, three weeks before the event to find out more details about the program of the OutDoor by ISPO Global Summit Edition in October and the group’s plans for future ISPO events.
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News briefsChange of management at Mammut Sports Group
Source: Conzzeta Oliver Pabst Following the successful completion of the change of ownership from Conzzeta to Telemos Capital, the board of directors of Mammut Sports Group and CEO Oliver Pabst have jointly decided to initiate the company’s next phase under new leadership. Pabst will step down as ...
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PDF NewsletterOutdoor Industry Compass: Vol 14 - No 18
Travis Campbell acquires Eagle Creek from VF, European organization stays on board | Houdini drives expansion of circular economy movement with new shareholder | OutDoor by ISPO Global Summit Edition: First real industry gathering after more than 18 months / Interview with Dr. Jeanette Friedrich | OutDoor by ISPO Global Summit Edition reveals event program | JD Sports Fashion’s outdoor segment turns around | Allbirds files for IPO but remains loss-making, plans to open up new apparel categories | New Mavic owner Bourrelier Group sets successful future course | Pierer Mobility on track for 11th record year in a row | Dalbello teams up with Life Reskiboot to develop a circular economy system | Oeko-Tex reports successful 2020/21 year, with strong growth for Made in Green label | German bike and mobility industry calls for sustainable mobility summit | Eurobike Awards 2021 show the industry’s creative energy
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News briefsDometic acquires U.S. cooler manufacturer Igloo
Swedish company Dometic has reached an agreement to acquire Igloo, the U.S.-based manufacturer of passive coolers and drinking vessels. The acquisition is an important step in Dometic’s strategy to grow further in the outdoor industry and creates a strong base for further global growth, the company said. It will also ...
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News briefsASF 4.0 shoe factory starts production in France
One year after laying the foundation stone and despite the pandemic, the Advanced Shoe Factory 4.0 (ASF 4.0) in Ardoix, in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, started up its automated production facility for sports footwear on Sept. 16. ASF 4.0 is a subsidiary of textile specialist Chamatex ...
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Canada Goose launches automatic share repurchase scheme
Canada Goose has entered an “automatic share repurchase plan,” allowing for the purchase of shares by a broker at times when it would not be permitted to acquire them, based on certain parameters. The Toronto Stock Exchange has cleared this scheme, allowing it to start on Sept. 16 in connection ...
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Columbia prepares to launch Omni Heat Infinity campaign
“There is no such thing as bad weather. There is just bad clothing,” says Haskell Beckham, senior director of innovation at Columbia Sportswear, in a short video for industry professionals to explain the superior warmth retention and breathability properties of its latest technology, Omni Heat Infinity. It has already been ...
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News briefsPorsche subsidiary takes off with connectivity-driven e-bike brand
Source: Porsche Digital Cyklaer Gravel Racer Porsche’s offshoot Porsche Digital has expanded its product portfolio with a new digital business model in the field of urban mobility called Cyklær. With the new brand, the company intends to build a platform for digital services around the cycling experience ...
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News briefsSchöffel-Lowa retail joint venture expands its store network
The joint venture Schöffel-Lowa-Sportartikel GmbH & Co. KG, once founded by the two German outdoor companies Schöffel and Lowa, is strategically expanding its store network. Two new shop-in-shop locations opened in southern Germany on Sept. 16 and brought the joint venture’s sales network to 35 (29 in Germany, 4 in ...
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News briefsOn runs to New York Stock Exchange to go public
Source: On Running On runs to NYSE 100 runners, along with the founders of On, David Allemann, Caspar Coppetti and Oliver Bernhard, and co-CEOs Martin Hoffmann and Marc Maurer ran alongside the Hudson River and over to Wall Street on the morning of Sept. 15 to ring ...
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News briefsSKS: “Made in Germany” benefits from supply bottlenecks from Asia
The opportunities for production close to the market in Europe due to supply problems from Asia are exemplified by the German bicycle parts and accessories manufacturer SKS Metaplast Scheffer-Klute GmbH (or SKS-Germany). The group has always relied on products “Made in Germany,“ and this is indeed a good selling point ...
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News briefsTrek Group presents 2021 sustainability report
Trek Group has unveiled its plan to combat the global climate crisis. The Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report 2021 summarizes the goals the U.S. bicycle company (Bontrager, Diamant, Electra, Trek brands) has set to reduce its global footprint and environmental impact. According to Trek Group, a bicycle manufacturer is committed ...
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News briefsLycra introduces new one-size-fits-more fiber
With the launch of a new stretch fiber named Lycra Adaptiv, The Lycra Company (based in Wilmington, U.S.) is addressing the demand for more inclusive sizing that is not only important for consumers but might also allow for a potential reduction of SKUs by covering a broader range of body ...
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News briefsNicolai explores new boundaries between existing two-wheeler classes
At Eurobike, Karlheinz Nicolai, founder and CEO of German premium niche brand Nicolai, showed off the new Eboxx Ultra – “UB1” for short – which bridges the gap between pedelecs and e-motorcycles. “We want to show that there is something more below the car and above the so-called LEVs that ...
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ArticleJD Sports Fashion’s outdoor segment turns around
JD Sports Fashion reported a record profit before exceptional items and taxes of 439.5 million pounds (€515.1m-$608.8m) for the first half ended July 31, up sharply from £61.9 million in the same period a year ago, as acquisitions, the U.S. government’s stimulus package and pent-up demand allowed it to rebound ...
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News briefsOutDoor by ISPO Global Summit Edition reveals event program
With a schedule of workshops, keynotes and networking opportunities, the first Global Summit Edition of the OutDoor by ISPO will take place from Monday, Oct. 4, through Thursday, Oct. 7. Besides the physical brand presentation space, re-connecting – or even generating new contacts – is in the ...
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News briefsSpain’s outdoor exports grow strongly in H1 2021 compared to pre-Covid period
According to the Spanish business magazine Palco23, citing figures from Icex Spain Export and Investment, Spain’s exports of outdoor equipment reached a total of €122.5 million between January and June 2021, an increase of 67.5 percent compared to the same period in 2019. Over the past five years, exports in ...
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News briefsPertex introduces mono-material laminate Pertex Shield Revolve from recycled polymer
Fabric specialist Pertex, based in Clitheroe, U.K., announced the go-to-market of its new range of waterproof/windproof/breathable materials named Pertex Shield Revolve. The new laminated materials are made from a single polymer (100 percent recycled polyester) in order to improve both the recyclability and carbon emissions of the fabrics. The mono-material ...
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News briefsSwiss Revolt Zycling revives MTB Cycletech brand
The legal battle over the trademark rights to the MTB Cycletech brand name between former longtime Velobaze CEO George Merachtsakis (who left the company in April 2020) and the Velobaze team led by CEO Sebastian Marten and CFO Michael Läuppi could not be settled when MTB Cycletech parent company Velobaze ...
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News briefsVF and Redress announce winner of 2021 sustainable design competition
VF Corp. continued its three-year partnership with environmental organization Redress by announcing the winner of the 2021 Redress Design Award, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition. Ten finalists from the U.S., U.K., Germany, India and Greater China participated in virtual events held Sept. 1-11. The event included educational challenges ...
