All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 15, Issue 3 – Page 2
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News briefsAku adopts carbon footprint systemic approach
With the help and ISO 14067 certification of Bureau Veritas, the Italian footwear specialist Aku has started to implement a three-step carbon footprint systemic approach to all of its operations from sourcing to a product’s end of life. In the process, more than 800 components have been analyzed according to ...
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ArticleUlrika Björk: “Appoint more women to the board”
Only one-fifth of all women in top management at the top-selling sports apparel companies are female. This is the result of our analysis on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022. It’s a different story at ingredient brand Polygiene. Here, 4 of the 6 senior managers are female, and the ...
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ArticleEOG opens up to organizations from the wider value chain; board changes announced
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) held its 2021 Annual Assembly digitally on Feb. 17. During the meeting, the EOG members agreed to a proposal to accept new members from the wider value chain. They will now be able to apply to join the association in the non-voting Associated Membership category. ...
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News briefsKilian Jornet joins Coros Athletes Team
Source: Coros Kilian Jornet After Kilian Jornet had already announced in December 2021 that he would leave his long-time sponsor Salomon for new projects, it has now been revealed that the Catalan sky, trail and long-distance runner and ski mountaineer has also terminated his contract with another ...
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ArticleWomen in the outdoor and sports business: Facts and figures on International Women’s Day
#BreakTheBias is the slogan for International Women’s Day 2022, and many sports and outdoor brands are also using the slogan together with the hashtags #InternationalWomensDay and #IWD2022 for their own campaigns in the “Women’s Month of March.” On the occasion of Women’s Day, SGI Europe examined the quota of women ...
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ArticleSara Molnar: “As a modern leader, diversity must be on your agenda”
Eva Karlsson (Houdini), Antje von Dewitz (Vaude), Kari Traa (Kari Traa), formerly Rose Mercario (Patagonia), Ulrika Björk (Polygiene), Annica Rantala (Stronger) or Pernilla Nyrensten (Revolution Race) – just to mention a few, are female leaders within the sporting goods / outdoor industry. But fundamentally, the industry is male-dominated, as our ...
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News briefsNew department and personnel changes at Ortlieb
Following the completed leadership change with the promotion of Martin Esslinger to CEO, additional corporate and personnel changes have been made at the German manufacturer of waterproof bicycle and outdoor equipment, Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH. Heike Borchardt, who worked for Ortlieb for seven years until 2019, returned to the company in ...
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ArticleCalida Group posts record profit of CHF 24.3 million
The Swiss Calida Group has announced its 2021 financial statements without details about the Millet Mountain Group segment, which has been sold earlier this year to the grandson of Millet’s founder together and Inspiring Sport Capital as part of its focus on the core underwear and lingerie segment (“Accelerate Strategy”). ...
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News briefsSkwala, a new apparel brand for fly fishermen, launches in Montana
A team of industry veterans has launched Skwala, a new fly fishing apparel brand, based in Bozeman, Montana. Kevin Sloan, founder and chief executive, led the Sitka Gear business for nearly 10 years. Rick Hohne, who is also part of the team behind the new brand, was previously senior director ...
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News briefsDometic acquires two U.S. mobile power solutions brands
Swedish company Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Treeline Capital LLC. Treeline is a leading provider of value-added technical service and aftermarket products and mobile power solutions for the North American marine market under the CDI Electronics and Balmar brands. Through these brands, Treeline serves the rapidly growing ...
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 10, 2022
PRODUCT & MARKETING +++ Dynafit is launching its first sporty eyewear collection with three models for trail running, mountaineering and ski mountaineering, which will be available in stores from May 2022 +++ With Anna Liina Laitinen from Finland, the southern German motorhome brand Sunlight wins a professional climber for its ...
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News briefsProwinter 2022 is a one-day event
Fiera Bolzano, the organizer of Prowinter, has announced that the 2022 edition of the event will have a one-day format, as opposed to its original three days. The decision was made in agreement with exhibitors, associations and other partners due to ongoing supply chain delays, Fiera Bolzano said. The 2022 ...
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OpinionIs being waterproof the most important part of our apparel?
The outdoor industry has been characterized by the hero product made from Gore-tex (other shell materials are available). Is this really the focus of design thinking that should be championed? One of the great marketing case stories of the last 30 years is that those seeking to equip themselves now ...
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News briefsSporting goods companies react to war in Ukraine
(Mach 2) As reported by the Portland Business Journal, Nike has temporarily halted sales through its Russian website and app, stating that the company “cannot guarantee delivery of goods to customers in Russia.” While the reference to possible delivery difficulties is not a direct position on the Russian invasion of ...
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News briefsAquapac opens EU distribution center in France
London-based Aquapac Group Limited has established Aquapac Europe SAS, based near Chartres in France, as a new EU distribution hub for its Aquapac, Carradice and UPSO brands, as well as the group’s French distribution arm. Shipments from the new French office and warehouse will begin on March 14. The group ...
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News briefsUWHK opens European headquarters primarily for its IBD brands
To boost the expansion of its independent bicycle dealer brands Niner Bikes and Vaast Bikes in Europe, United Wheels Hong Kong Ltd. (UWHK) has appointed Duncan McCann as IBD sales manager. At the same time, European headquarters for the two brands were opened in Ampthill (a small town in Bedfordshire, ...
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ArticleThe outdoor industry is teaming up to take a new approach to combating the problem of single-use plastics
A crucial outdoor industry initiative today unveiled industry-wide proposals for serious steps to address the problem of single-use plastics in the value chain. The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has released the Single Use Plastics Project (SUPP) report, which recommends a system for the elimination and proper care of protective plastic ...
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News briefsFirst cycling shoes with integrated Recco reflector
Swiss cycling shoe manufacturer Suplest has added Recco rescue reflectors to its product line. The integrated, lightweight and durable Recco reflector makes the wearer detectable by professional rescue teams. Thanks to Recco’s SAR helicopter detector system, the rescuers can quickly locate lost or injured cyclists even in remote and challenging ...
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ArticleBetter pricing cushions Accell's volume sales decline
Could these be the last public business figures released by still-listed bicycle manufacturer Accell Group N.V.? As previously reported, a private equity firm backed by U.S.-based Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Inc. (KKR) has made an offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Europe’s leading ...
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ArticleOutDoor by ISPO releases more information on location and exhibitors
Messe München, organizer of OutDoor by ISPO, has revealed more information about the upcoming show, which will be held June 12-14 at the MOC Veranstaltungs- und Ordercenter in Munich. The one-off location (the next event in 2023 will again be held at the Messe München exhibition center in Riem) will ...
