All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 9 – Page 2
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News briefsHeimplanet collaborates with U.S. electric car manufacturer
California-based Alpha Motor Corporation has just announced a collaboration with German tent brand Heimplanet to jointly develop mobility solutions based on a shared vision of a new culture of mobility - „mobility that resonates with people across generations through fun, modern, and sustainable solutions.” The collaboration is expected ...
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Yeti launches augmented reality online shopping experience
U.S. cooler specialist Yeti and Vertebrae , a 3D and augmented reality (AR) retail solutions company, have unveiled a new immersive 3D and AR experience for online shoppers on Yeti’s U.S. website. Customers can place more than 50 virtual products in their own physical environment and view the products ...
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News briefsVittoria Group expands management team
Source: Vittoria Group Vanessa ten Hoff Italian bicycle tire manufacturer Vittoria Group welcomes Vanessa ten Hoff as chief innovation officer to its leadership team. Ten Hoff joins with more than 18 years of experience in the household appliances industry in various international senior ...
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Cotopaxi strengthens team with strategic hires
Outdoor brand Cotopaxi has expanded its team at its Salt Lake City, Utah, headquarters with four new hires focused on strategic growth and brand development. Cindy Grönberg Moldin brings more than a decade of extensive global strategy, brand management, advertising, go-to-market and leadership experience from Procter ...
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Emerald launches B2B e-commerce platform
Emerald Holding , organizer of the Outdoor Retailer ( OR ) and Surf Expo trade shows, among others, today announced the launch of the new Digital Market technology platform from its Elastic Suite division. Emerald had acquired PlumRiver , the international provider of the Elastic Suite ...
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ArticleMavic Group 2021 overview includes clear roadmap for the future
After last year’s insolvency of French bicycle component manufacturer Mavic SAS and its acquisition by Bourrelier Group , things remained quiet at first, at least on the surface. Now, at the unveiling of its latest product line on April 24, the newly formed Mavic Group gave a closer ...
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Afydad launches online marketplace
Afydad , the Spanish association of sporting goods manufacturers and retailers, has launched a new website, www.spainissport.com , to serve as an omnichannel B2C marketplace and B2B showroom. The marketplace is operational, can take orders from final customers and can “geolocate” for them the nearest distributor or retailer of a ...
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Sales are up in Q1 for Calzados Bestard
Calzados Bestard ’s first-quarter sales this year doubled those of two years ago, recorded in the pre-pandemic era. As CMDsport reports, the Spanish hiking boot brand’s sales director, Mats Lindholm , makes two points to account for this success. First, the outdoor sector, in general, enjoyed high order volume, ...
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ArticleU.K. investment firm to acquire Mammut
After Conzzeta had already announced on Dec. 9, 2019, that it would focus on the sheet metal working segment ( Bystronic business unit) in the future, and this year revealed the final restructuring, including the renaming of Conzzeta to Bystronic, the Swiss company has now apparently found a ...
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News briefsSchöffel releases 2020 sustainability report
In its 2020 sustainability report, Schöffel is emphasizing the learnings from the Covid-19 crisis and its consequences for the German family-owned outdoor company. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, one focus of Schöffel’s CSR efforts in 2020 has been continuous and responsible collaboration and communication with all production partners ...
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Dometic reports growth in its first quarter
Dometic , the Swedish brand that was awarded the ”Fastest Growing Equipment Accessories Brand in the U.S. Outdoor Industry” by data analytics company NPD Group , has just released its Q1 financial report. The Stockholm-based company and the latest new member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group ( SOG ) ...
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Surfrider Foundation hosts OSV Activ’ of May event near Annecy
On May 20, the Surfrider Foundation will offer an educational evening for the employees of Outdoor Sports Valley ( OSV ) member companies with a focus on environmental protection. The Surfrider Foundation, which works internationally to protect rivers and waterways, will meet with attendees at the water’s edge ...
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Columbia creates leadership position for omni-planning & fulfillment operations
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Emily Rompala to senior VP, omni-planning fulfillment operations. In this newly created position, Rompala will lead the global omni-planning team for all brands – Columbia , Sorel , Mountain Hardwear and prAna – and all channels, and ...
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New Outdoor Sport Expo event planned in Courmayeur
VDA Trailers ( Valle D’Aosta Trailers ) is launching Outdoor Sport Expo , a new event that the organizers describe as a mix between a fair and a weekend of outdoor experiences. The event, which is scheduled to take place in Courmayeur on June 11-13, is designed for both ...
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ArticleMoncler with double-digit sales growth in Q1 despite setbacks in Europe
Moncler saw its consolidated revenues jump by 18 percent to €365.5 million in the first quarter of 2021, with a jump of 21 percent in local currencies, although many countries were still being affected by coronavirus-related restrictions. The growth was primarily driven by a strong contribution from China, Korea ...
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 17, 2021
MARKETING +++ Salomon ’s new short film “ Her Way ,” which coincides with the expansion of Salomon’s WMN campaign, celebrates three women who have chosen to ignore stereotypes as they chart unique lifepaths +++ Ferrino has added Italian mountaineer and Paralympic athlete Andrea Lanfri ...
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ArticleFinnish Verkkokauppa.com improves sales and profitability along with strong online sales
Verkkokauppa.com , one of the most visited Finnish online retailers known for its very competitive prices, has published its financial report for the first quarter of 2021. Revenue for the period from Jan. 1 to March 31 grew by 7.0 percent year-on-year to €134.0 million (Q1 2020: €125 million), with ...
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News briefsBoards & More acquires SQlab
Boards More Group , which owns the bike apparel and accessories brand ION , has acquired SQlab , a specialist in ergonomic bike accessories, effective March 31. Both parties agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. While SQlab founder Tobias Hild will remain on board as managing ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft P.U.R.E. insulation now also used in footwear
Kodiak Boots , a Canadian footwear brand founded in Ontario in 1910, announced that it is the first footwear company to use PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. insulation. PrimaLoft P.U.R.E., short for Produced Using Reduced Emissions, is an insulation made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic that reduces carbon emissions by at ...
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ArticleDometic acquires Valterra Products
Dometic, the Swedish brand that just joined the Scandinavian Outdoor Group ( SOG ), has reached an agreement to acquire Valterra Products , a North American provider of service and aftermarket products primarily for the RV (recreational vehicles) industry. The acquisition expands Dometic’s service and aftermarket ...
