All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 19 – Page 2

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    Higg starts traceability program for supply chain sustainability

    2021-09-27T12:29:00Z

    Technology platform Higg has launched a new traceability program developed in collaboration with software, cloud and data processing specialists atma.io, FibreTrace and TrusTrace. The new technical solution aims to offer comprehensive transparency across the global supply chain – enabling brands to highlight and disclose sustainability information on their own and ...

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    The Microfibre Consortium launches 2030 roadmap

    2021-09-27T11:33:00Z

    Following its microfiber data portal launch and the aligned test methods worked out together with partnering universities and scientific institutions, The Microfibre Consortium has now revealed its Microfibre 2030 commitment and roadmap. The commitment worked out by the consortium (partnering with the EOG and the University of Leeds) is outlining ...

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    Short Stops Week 39, 2021

    2021-09-27T05:56:00Z

    PRODUCT & MARKETING +++ The German fashion shoe manufacturer Lloyd Shoes now also offers a “Cycling Shoe” under the brand LL/CYC, designed specifically for users of urban e-bikes, available as a women’s and men’s model +++ Californian eyewear brand Dragon, owned by Marchon Eyewear, has developed its first full eyewear ...

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    Vittoria Group doubles LTT production capacity with $20 million investment

    2021-09-27T05:45:00Z

    With an investment of $20 million, Italian bicycle tire manufacturer Vittoria S.p.A. plans to double the production capacity of its manufacturer Lion Tyres (Thailand) Co. (LTT). The new factory will not only increase capacity, but also create “the world’s first carbon-neutral production facility for bicycle tires,” according to the company. ...

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    Outdoor specialists climbing up the ranking of ISPO Consumer Insights Report

    2021-09-24T15:19:00Z

    In its quarterly Consumer Insights Report, conducted among members of the ISPO Collaborators Club since Q2/2021, Messe München finds that outdoor companies are rapidly expanding their relevance within the sports brand landscape. The highly engaged consumers from Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland voted on both their general favorite brands and ...

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    New Vaude franchise store in Waldshut am Rhein

    2021-09-24T15:09:00Z

    German retail company May oHG has added a new Vaude franchise store to its existing retail spaces in Waldshut, Laufenburg and Bad Säckingen, which have a total of 9,500 square meters. May is a medium-sized German company with 200 employees and a regional specialty retailer for fashion and sporting goods. ...

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    Welsh women’s outdoor brand ACAI expands internationally

    2021-09-24T15:09:00Z

    Welsh women’s outdoor brand ACAI is on track to double its sales to £6 million (€7.0m-$8.2m) and export to international markets with the help of a £500,000 (€585,000-$686,000) loan from the Development Bank of Wales, reports wales247.co.uk. The brand was founded in 2017 by Joe and Kasia Bromley and offers ...

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    For one-time bonus payment: Bike24 starts share buyback

    2021-09-24T15:09:00Z

    German e-commerce cycling, running and swimming sports retailer Bike24 Holding AG has been trading on the stock exchange floor since the end of June 2021. The company’s shares, which once launched with a purchase price of just €15 and then often moved up, but also sometimes down, were well up ...

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    Schöffel sets up new business units and top management structure

    2021-09-24T15:03:00Z

    German sports apparel company Schöffel is dividing its business into two segments – Schöffel Sport for its operations in the outdoor, ski and bike sectors; and Schöffel Professional for the development of clothing for corporate and institutional clients. Alongside the new company structure, the top management is expanded with Stefan ...

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    DTC e-bike brand Cowboy heads to the U.S.

    2021-09-24T01:02:00Z

    DTC e-bike brand Cowboy announced on Sept. 23 at the Micromobility America Conference in San Francisco that it is expanding its business to the U.S. At the same time, the Belgian brand is expanding in Europe: the addition of Sweden and Denmark brings the number of served country markets to ...

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    WFSGI members elect two cycling executives to board of directors

    2021-09-23T07:22:00Z

    In a postal vote among its members, the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has elected three new board members. The results of the written ballot were officially announced at the virtual WFSGI board meeting on Sept. 21. Elected as industry representatives were: Ton Anbeek (CEO of Accell ...

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    Bergans releases second edition of futurelabs.anorak from Collection of Tomorrow

    2021-09-23T07:12:00Z

    Bergans has released a new edition of the Bergans.futurelabs.anorak, which sold out almost immediately after its first launch in February. The new 05.D anorak features a new fabric by Spinnova, Bergans and Halley Stevenson and the bright new color “Wake up Orange.” For all who buy the new anorak, ...

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    Patagonia supports global climate strike on Sept. 24

    2021-09-23T06:58:00Z

    This Friday, Sept. 24, youth activists and engaged citizens worldwide will strike to demand climate justice. Patagonia supports the protest to put pressure on world leaders and ensure attention is paid to the people who are already experiencing the worst effects of the climate crisis firsthand. Source: Patagonia ...

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    New Secretary General for SOG

    2021-09-23T06:36:00Z

    After seven years of driving the development of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), Sara Wänseth will give up her position as secretary general and hand over to David Nordblad. Nordblad has extensive knowledge of the outdoor industry. He has gained his experience primarily in sales at various levels, both on ...

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    Kathmandu’s sales rise 15% on surfing, hiking boom, but outlook uncertain

    2021-09-22T15:49:00Z

    Kathmandu Holdings said in a preliminary annual report that its sales increased by 15.1 percent to 922.8 million New Zealand dollars (€551.4m-$646.6m) in the full year ended July 31, 2021, as its Rip Curl and Oboz brands benefitted from a boom in surfing and higher participation in hiking, respectively. Instead, ...

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    IIC hires a Salomon executive as GM for mountain sports

    2021-09-22T15:48:00Z

    Intersport International Corp. (IIC) has officially announced the appointment of Denis Levet, who has worked for Salomon since 2004, as the retail organization’s new general manager of mountain sports. The 44-year-old French native, who started his career at Decathlon 18 years ago, will replace Matthias Klopfenstein in the role next ...

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    Strong growth for Haglöfs

    2021-09-22T13:59:00Z

    Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs reported a 26 percent sales increase during the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year. The strong performance is related to well-received product lines and overall higher demand for high-quality outdoor equipment, according to CEO Fredrik Ohlsson. “We had a very strong ...

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    Canyon Bicycles CEO to leave the company

    2021-09-22T12:37:00Z

    Source: Canyon Taking over as CEO on an interim basis on October 1: CFO Winfried Rapp Canyon Bicycles CEO Armin Landgraf has decided to leave the D2C bicycle supplier for personal reasons at the end of September. He agrees to continue to assist the company as an ...

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    Mondraker with new headquarter in Spain

    2021-09-22T10:38:00Z

    Spanish premium bicycle supplier Mondraker has moved into its new headquarters in Elche, 30 kilometers southwest of Alicante. The new building combines everything under one roof - all departments, offices and also production are located close to each other. According to the company, this creates synergies and increases efficiency. However, ...

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    USWE finalizes acquisition of VOID Cycling

    2021-09-22T07:41:00Z

    USWE, the Swedish specialist for backpacks for two-wheeling, running and winter sports enthusiasts, has completed the acquisition of VOID Cycling that was previously announced in July. The company will be fully integrated into USWE Sports AB. Since signing the purchase agreement in July, USWE and the former owner, Tenson BV, ...