All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 7 – Page 2
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Olpro offers discount to U.K. nurses and teachers
British camping equipment specialist Olpro has introduced a new discount specifically for carers, teachers and charity workers in the U.K. The 10 percent discount is intended “to help some of the professionals who have worked so hard to care for others during such an incredibly difficult time.” The codes can ...
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Is Apple planning an outdoor Watch?
Apple is planning a more rugged version of its Watch designed for extreme sports and weather conditions, according to Bloomberg. Known internally as the “ Explorer Edition ,” the rugged watch would reportedly be offered as an additional model, possibly like the Watch SE or special ...
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News briefsEtnies presents Brandon Semenuk MTB pro shoe (Video)
Brandon Semenuk , a Canadian freeride mountain biker from Whistler, BC, three-time Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour gold medalist and recognized in the scene as one of the best freeride mountain bikers of all time, has launched his first Etnies pro shoe, the Semenuk Pro , along with his ...
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ArticleZweirad Union unveils production plan for Sangerhausen factory
Following the takeover of insolvent German bicycle manufacturer Sachsenring Bike Manufaktur in mid-February, the new owner, the German Zweirad Union E-Mobility und Produktion , has now communicated the first roadmap and outlines for future market-oriented bicycle production in the Sangerhausen plant. Behind the newly founded Zweirad Union ...
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News briefsSchöffel Foundation celebrates tenth anniversary
The Schöffel Foundation , which was established in 2011 by the late Hubert Schöffel and his son Peter and promotes social projects and nature conservation, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The foundation is a true family project: Peter Schöffel , the managing partner of the German clothing ...
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Petzl partners with the Italian Sport Climbing Federation
Petzl has become a technical partner of the Italian Sport Climbing Federation ( Federazione Arrampicata Sportiva Italiana - FASI ). The deal has been signed in view of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which will start on July 23, and with young athlete development at its core, the company ...
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News briefsGiovanni Zoppas appointed new CEO of Tecnica Group
Giovanni Zoppas is returning to Tecnica Group as CEO and general manager, starting in May. Zoppas knows the group well as he is a member of its board of directors and worked as GM of its Nordica brand between 2003 and 2006, taking care of its reorganization ...
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ArticleGiant Group sets further sales and profit records in 2020
For fiscal 2020, Taiwan’s largest bicycle manufacturer, Giant Group , reports total sales of New Taiwan Dollars 70.01 billion (€2.08bn-$2.45bn). This is an increase of 10.3 percent compared to the previous year. Rising global demand for both traditional and e-bikes also led to record profits. At TWD 4.95 billion (€147.29m-$173.43m), ...
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News briefsEnve Composites offers first custom carbon frames “Made in USA”
Since Amer Sports was acquired by Chinese sporting goods multi Anta Sports in 2019, the Finns (following the Mavic sale in mid-2019) have had only one bike product left in their portfolio. Now Enve Composites , one of the leading exponents of the finest carbon bicycle wheelsets ...
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ArticleMTB cycletech manufacturer Velobaze calls it quits
On March 25, partners, dealers and suppliers of Swiss MTB Cycletech producer Velobaze received the news that the manufacturer’s business operations “will be discontinued with immediate effect due to the current economic situation.” According to the Velobaze board of directors, this step had to be taken despite significant ...
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ArticleSwiss referendum in June on new CO2 law
On June 13, the Swiss people will vote on the new CO 2 Act . The legislation provides for a halving of CO 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 1990. In addition, Switzerland is pursuing the goal of being climate-neutral by 2050. To achieve this, 75 percent of ...
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686 partners with pro climber Lonnie Kauk (Video)
California-based technical apparel brand 686 is collaborating with U.S. professional climber Lonnie Kauk , who was born and raised in Yosemite Valley as a member of the Ahwahneechee Native American tribe. The limited-edition 686 Everywhere Pant will feature Kauk’s Magic Line logo, which celebrates the 5.14c crack ...
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 13, 2021
PRODUCT MARKETING +++ Poler Stuff has launched its new spring 2021 offerings with London-based guest artist, Stevie Gee , who is recognized worldwide for his surf, skate, music, and moto-inspired illustrations and award-winning collabs with brands like Adidas and Stella McCartney +++ With Rally, ...
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EOCA online Spring 2021 conservation vote starts
The European Outdoor Conservation Association ‘s ( EOCA ) annual spring Vote for Conservation will run over the next two weeks, and everyone is invited to help choose some of the projects to be funded on the EOCA voting website . The association will fund more conservation projects ...
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ArticleEuropean carbon bike frame factory opened in Portugal
Together with German carbon forge All Ahead Composites as a technology partner and Taiwanese supplier Art Collection Corporation as a design partner, the Portuguese companies Ciclo Fapril , Miranda Bike Parts and Rodi Rims Wheels have established a European carbon frame factory under the ...
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News briefsBuff launches “Live More Now” campaign (Video)
Headwear brand Buff is launching its first global digital brand campaign under the manifesto “Live more now,” which aims to turn the claim into a social movement. The audiovisual campaign is based on the emotional representation of outdoor moments and features a variety of people enjoying their time in ...
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News briefsLarge increases in purchases and production of bikes in Italy
A total of 2.01 million bicycles were sold in Italy in 2020, or 17 percent more than in the previous year, according to data provided by the Associazione Nazionale Ciclo Motociclo Accessori ( ANCMA ), the Italian bike industry association. The Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the strong increase, driving the ...
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News briefsDelays in Covid-19 vaccinations could cost EU €123 billion
According to credit insurance company Euler Hermes , the delay that the European Union is experiencing in its Covid-19 vaccination campaign may cost the bloc €123 billion in lost economic activity in 2021. According to the company, the EU is currently seven weeks behind its vaccination program, compared with a ...
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ArticleFila lifts Anta’s results while Amer posts losses
Anta Sports Products has released generally good results for the full year, despite the impact of the pandemic. Fueled by the continued progress of Fila ’s joint venture for the Chinese market, the group’s total revenues rose by 4.7 percent to 35,512 million yuan renminbi (€4.59bn-$5.43bn), bouncing back from ...
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ArticleEurope’s patchwork of Corona regulations
Daily changes to local Corona safety regulations for retail stores make it difficult to stay on top of things as the pandemic situation heats up again in most European countries. Here is an overview (as of March 25, subject to change and with regional variations) of the status of non-essential ...
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