All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 7
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PDF NewsletterOutdoor Industry Compass: Vol 14 - No 7
Fenix Outdoor unveils its 2021 goals | Thule sets new sustainability targets | Anta reportedly quits Better Cotton Initiative to continue sourcing cotton from Xinjiang | Rip Curl still an engine of growth for Kathmandu | Fila lifts Anta’s results while Amer posts losses | Giant Group sets further sales and profit records in 2020 | European Outdoor Summit and OutDoor by ISPO merge in 2021 | BSI calls on German government to revise Supply Chain Act | Shimano turns 100, appoints new president and makes executive changes | Swiss referendum in June on new CO2 law | Keen turns its process for PFC-free footwear open-source | European carbon bike frame factory opened in Portugal | MTB cycletech manufacturer Velobaze calls it quits | Zweirad Union unveils production plan for Sangerhausen factory
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News briefsSteelworks by Thyssenkrupp ceases innovative steel frame project
Five years ago, a group of enthusiastic road-biking employees at Thyssenkrupp wondered what would be possible today with a road bike made of steel. This idea gave rise to the steel giant offshoot Steelworks by Thyssenkrupp . The goal was to “bring all the advantages of steel to a ...
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German Bicycle Industry Association welcomes new managing director
On April 1, Burkhard Stork officially took over as the new managing director of the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV) . He is filling the big shoes of former Siegfried Neuberger , who passed away suddenly in the middle of last year. Stork is no newcomer to the industry. He ...
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ArticleFenix Outdoor unveils its 2021 goals
Fenix Outdoor International had a tough year in 2020 due to the pandemic and its store closures, with sales falling by 7.3 percent to €563.0 million. The operating margin (Ebit) contracted by 3.1 percentage points to 10.9 percent. Net profit declined by 44.6 percent to €33.9 million. But in its ...
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ArticleThule sets new sustainability targets
Thule Group achieved better-than-expected results in 2020 by riding the strong global bike trend that started in June. Sales rose by 11.2 percent from the previous year to 7,828 million Swedish kronor (€777.1m-$942.7m) or 13.1 percent in constant currencies. In its annual report, the Swedish company attributed these ...
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News briefsU.K.’s Outdoor Industries Association advocates sustainability in British companies
With a checklist and advice for the ecological conversion of enterprises, the British Outdoor Industries Association ( OIA ) aims to encourage its members to be more environmentally aware and take concrete action. With the outdoor industry committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and an intact environment seen as ...
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News briefsSchwalbe producer Ralf Bohle strengthens management team
Source: Ralf Bohle GmbH Nico Simons German Ralf Bohle GmbH , the manufacturer of the bicycle tire brand Schwalbe , has added a fourth executive to its previously three-person management team consisting of Frank Bohle , Holger Jahn and Andreas Grothe . On ...
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News briefsRiri makes recycled poly the standard for its zipper range
Swiss Riri Group , a fashion accessories manufacturer with zipper and button brands Riri , Meras and Cobrax , is introducing the use of recycled polyester as the production standard for its zipper range. Riri’s slogan “Excellence in Details” becomes “Sustainability in Details,” representing the company’s commitment to ...
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ArticleAnta reportedly quits Better Cotton Initiative to continue sourcing cotton from Xinjiang
According to several media reports, Anta Sports has announced it is exiting the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) to continue sourcing cotton from Xinjiang despite concerns about forced labor. Asics reportedly confirmed on Chinese social media that it also plans to continue sourcing cotton from Xinjiang. Both companies had only joined ...
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News briefsFormer Nike executive to lead Sorel, Mountain Hardwear and prAna at Columbia Sportswear
Source: Columbia Sportswear Company Craig Zanon Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Doug Morse , senior vice president, Emerging Brands, will step down this summer. Craig Zanon will take over the position, making him responsible for the Sorel, Mountain Hardwear and ...
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News briefsSchöffel Country enters the fly fishing market
Schöffel Country, the hunting and fishing apparel division of German outdoor specialist Schöffel, almost exclusively available in the U.K., has launched a range designed specifically for fly fishers. The collection comprises two wading jackets and base layers, shorts, trousers, technical fishing socks, a shirt and a trucker cap. One percent ...
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Lycra introduces fibers made from 100% textile waste
The Lycra Company has developed its first performance products made from 100 percent textile waste. The Coolmax EcoMade and Thermolite EcoMade are the results of a partnership with Itochu Corp. , one of the largest general trading companies in Japan, with strength in consumer-related sectors, including ...
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News briefsMont.Black launches instantly adjustable pole
Mont.Black , a British alpine equipment start-up based in Leeds, has unveiled the ATP-01 , an alpine ski and trekking pole that can be instantly adjusted at the press of a handle-mounted button. This enables the user to change the length quickly and easily without stopping to fiddle with clasps. ...
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News briefsVF makes changes to its management in EMEA
Source: VF Corp. Andreas Olsson, GM ickies EMEA VF Corp. has announced several changes to its management for the EMEA region. Andreas Olsson has switched from VF’s director of group digital accounts to regional general manager of Dickies EMEA. He has been with ...
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News briefsInov-8 opens first flagship store
Under the expert guidance of British running specialist Pete Bland Sports, Inov-8 is planning to open its very first flagship store on April 15, located right next to the brand’s headquarters. The 90-square-meter store will be called “The Forge” and is located in the Mill Yard in Staveley, a village ...
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News briefsPolygiene introduces ViralOff spray-on protection
Source: Colors/Polygiene An Italian company called Colors has channeled Polygiene ’s ViralOff antimicrobial treatment into a consumer product line. The Regenesis ViralOff Trigger Shield line of sprays and other products works on soft and hard surfaces as well as fabrics. It meets the ...
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News briefsOeko-Tex and Sustainable Leather Foundation agree on collaboration
To improve sustainability in the global leather industry, the Sustainable Leather Foundation and Oeko-Tex have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two parties collaborate in several areas. The primary aim is to work together in a cooperative and pre-competitive manner that supports ...
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News briefsPeli commits to the United Nations SDGs
After we reported earlier this month that Pelican Products and its European arm, Peli Products , are increasing their commitment to recycling its manufacturing waste, the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases has now announced the official commitment to improving its sustainability ...
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News briefsTaizo Shimano appointed new president of Shimano
Source: Shimano Taizo Shimano Shimano , the global leader in bicycle components, announced some structural changes at its 114th general meeting of shareholders and the board of directors on March 30. Yozo Shimano , currently serving as the fifth president and the first president from ...
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News briefsCotopaxi plans to become climate neutral in 2021 and use responsible materials only
Cotopaxi , the U.S.-based outdoor gear and apparel brand and charitable organization, has released its annual Impact Report with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative . The report aims to provide balanced and quantified information about the brand’s holistic corporate social responsibility performance and donations through the Cotopaxi Foundation ...
