All General Outdoor articles – Page 21
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Article4 Sustaining Members celebrate 10 years with EOCA
EOG, Keen, Nikwax and Pertex have maintained their Sustaining Membership with the European Outdoor Conservation Association for the last 10 years.
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News briefsScott USA has as new COO
Scott Sports’ US subsidiary has appointed Jake Dudek, formerly VP of Commercial Operations at Signa Sports United, as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer.
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ArticleUS non-profit Camber Outdoors shuts down operations
The organization, founded in 1996 to support outdoor industry partners in implementing best practices in DEI in the workplace, will discontinue operations in August 2024.
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ArticleNewell Brands eyes sequential improvement in H2
Newell Brands confirmed that its Outdoor & Recreation business, including the brands Marmot, Coleman, Contigo and Campingaz, remains its weakest operating segment and is forecasting improving H2 trends for the unit. “The Outdoor & Rec business is the segment that requires the most amount of turnaround at this point,” ...
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ArticleTwo years of the Traceability Program: Tatonka believes in transparency
Since June 2022, the German family business has been disclosing all suppliers, manufacturing steps and transport routes of its products in detail.
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News briefsStrava appoints new General Counsel
Former Allbirds General Counsel Daniel Li brings extensive legal experience and has led two IPOs.
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ArticleUSA: PFAS regulations pose challenges for industry brands
The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape surrounding per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) presents significant challenges for industry brands. Experts from Buchalter law firm and Exponent, a science and engineering consulting firm, highlighted these issues during the US Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) “Navigating PFAS Regulations” webinar on July 18. According ...
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ArticleSwedish sports retail sees 2.5% decline in Q2 sales, bicycle sales on the rise
While Swedish sports retail in general has declined for the tenth consecutive quarter in Q2 of 2024, bicycle sales appear to be recovering, growing by an impressive 10% compared to the previous quarter.
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ArticleColumbia’s brand awareness rises in Europe despite Q2 loss
While performing better in important overseas markets than in North America, Columbia Sportswear maintains its full-year guidance despite a weak second quarter.
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News briefsGridiron Capital sells GSM Outdoors to Platinum Equity
The Connecticut-based investment firm announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its majority interest in GSM Outdoors to a California-based private equity firm.
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ArticlePolygiene making progress on turnaround
Polygiene turned an operating profit of 2.6 million Swedish kronor (€222,800) against a loss of SEK 4.0 million (€342,700) in Q2 ended June 30, as cost-cutting measures and strategic changes made last year began to take effect. The Swedish group’s quarterly revenues rose by 43 percent to SEK 36.4 million ...
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ArticleNite Ize secures rare USPTO shape trademarks
The Colorado-based manufacturer of solution-based products has secured two rare 3D design marks from the USPTO for its stainless steel and plastic S-Biner Dual Carabiner.
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ArticleYKK achieves 56.2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
The Japanese company has reported a significant reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for FY2023.
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News briefsVista responds to MNC’s comments amidst wrangling over partial sale of the group
Vista Outdoor says that MNC Capital misled Vista’s investors by claiming that it needed the group’s approval to make a tender offer.
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OpinionGorpcore – the new Athleisure?
Those of us who have been in this industry since the last Millennium will remember the switch to professionalism in the 1990s when the company founders brought in business specialists to develop their brands. Outwardly, this meant that production was relocated to the Pacific Rim, but it was also the ...
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News briefsSuzano starts operations at world’s largest single pulp production line
Suzano has announced the operational startup of a new mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo in Brazil, the world’s largest single-line pulp plant and one of the country’s largest-ever private investment projects.
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News briefsSalomon's new Softgoods unit gets a global head of product
Salomon has appointed Guillaume Meyzenq as the new Global Chief Product Officer for its new softgoods business unit.
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News briefsRivian’s Sustainability Director to head The Conservation Alliance
Paul Hendricks is the new Executive Director of The Conservation Alliance, a US-based coalition of like-minded member organizations working to protect wilderness and natural areas.
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ArticleHelen of Troy facing distribution facility problems
Helen of Troy is under increased scrutiny regarding the progress of its restructuring plan, particularly the functionality of its recently opened distribution center in Galloway, Tennessee.
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ArticleCSG increases purchase price for The Kinetic Group to $2.15bn
CSG increased the base purchase price for acquiring The Kinetic Group business by $50 million to $2.15 billion, while Vista Outdoor reaffirms its FY25 outlook and reports preliminary Q1 results.
