All General Outdoor articles – Page 26
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News briefsDecathlon, Recyc’elit promote textile recycling and sustainability in the industry
Decathlon has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by partnering with Recyc’elit, a pioneering startup specializing in the recycling of complex textiles. Founded in Lyon, France, in 2020 by PhD scientists Karim and Raouf Medimagh, Recyc’elit has introduced a technology for separating materials such as polyester, elastane, and polyamide, enhancing the ...
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ArticleeBay publishes Recommerce Report 2024 on first ‘Recommerce Day’
On May 21, eBay celebrated its first Recommerce Day with the release of its Recommerce Report 2024. Now in its fourth year, the report has traditionally explored the insights and motivations of eBay sellers and buyers when shopping for used items. This year, the company explored the importance of reselling ...
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ArticleVF share plummets 11.7% after poor Q4 results, but beats full-year cash flow forecast
VF Corp. failed to exceed consensus estimates for quarterly sales and profit for a fourth consecutive quarter. The latest bad news for the parent of The North Face (TNF), Vans, Timberland and Dickies, among others, sent VF’s shares down 11.7 percent in after-market trading on May 22. The stock has ...
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News briefsPitti Uomo will host outdoor brands
At the summer edition of Pitti Uomo, the biannual men’s fashion show held since 1972, which will next take place from June 11 to 14 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, the “I Go Out” section will be dedicated to the passion for open spaces and outdoor sports. Pitti ...
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ArticleAmer Sports’ Q1 revenue growth driven by Arc’teryx
Bolstered by constant-currency growth of 48 percent for its Technical Apparel segment, including the Arc’teryx business, Amer Sports delivered Q1 sales and profitability above guidance in Q1. Operating profit fell by 16 percent to $109.0 million from $130.4 million in the period ended March 31. Ebit tumbled by 67 percent ...
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ArticlePatagonia: Free repairs at European climbing and bouldering spots
This spring, the Worn Wear Repair Team will be heading to climbing and bouldering spots in Europe as part of the Patagonia Worn Wear Climb Tour 2024. Source: Patagonia Patagonia Worn Wear’s custom-built repair vehicle The two custom-built repair vehicles, designed in-house to reach even the most ...
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ArticleDTC drives Canada Goose
Canada Goose, which recently hired its first creative director to reshape its product portfolio and elevate its creative aesthetic, reported a 31 percent improvement in Q4 operating income to C$7.6 million (€5.1m) against a C$10.0 million loss in the year-ago period. Net income attributable to shareholders was C$5.0 million. Gross ...
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ArticleJoin us at OutDoor by ISPO 2024
Join us at OutDoor by ISPO. Stop at our booth for a chat and listen to our consumer trends panel talk.
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News briefsSkechers teams up with John Deere
Source: Business Wire Skechers x John Deere : designed for the field, trail and street US footwear brand Skechers and US agricultural, construction and forestry equipment specialist John Deere have teamed up to enrich the global work, outdoor and fashion industries with a joint brand offering for ...
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ArticleStrava uses AI for next chapter of accelerated product development
Strava unveiled its latest initiatives and product developments at its annual event, Camp Strava, in Los Angeles on May 16. Under the theme “Progress, Together”, the company announced how its global community will be able to use Strava in the future. “Strava is gaining momentum to realize our vision of ...
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News briefsHaglöfs’ CEO steps down
Source: Haglöfs Fredrik Ohlsson leaves his post as CEO of Haglöfs Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs announced a change at the top of the company on May 17. Fredrik Ohlsson, who has led the company for five years, will step down as CEO. This decision is in line ...
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ArticleNew US Outdoor Alliance report: Expanding outdoor recreation while fighting climate change
Expanding access to outdoor recreation while combating climate change and preserving biodiversity are some of the key climate benefits of natural solutions. This is according to a new policy report released today by the Outdoor Alliance (OA), a US non-profit organization that protects public lands and waters on behalf of ...
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ArticleBankrupt Renewcell sells pilot plant to manufacturer of non-oil absorption materials
Six weeks after Renewcell’s liquidator, Lars-Henrik Andersson, announced that several bids had been made for the business and assets of Swedish textile recycler Re:NewCell AB, Biosorbe, a Swedish company that produces a bio-based product for absorbing spilled oil, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the bankrupt textile recycler’s pilot ...
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News briefsSpinnova producer obtains FSC Chain of Custody certification
Woodspin, the exclusive producer and seller of the innovative Spinnova fiber, has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification. This recognizes that the wood used by Woodspin for its fibers can be fully traced from its origin to the final fiber product. Woodspin is a 50/50 joint venture ...
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OpinionThe bad reputation of the textiles industry: Are we ever going to get rid of the misconceptions?
Our columnist Charles Ross comments on EOG’s recent announcement that the first project funded through its Impact Accelerator Fund (IAF) initiative will focus on improving access to renewable energy in Taiwan and will be led by an organization called Act Renewable.
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ArticleOutdoor industry collaborates to fund renewable energy project in Taiwan
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has announced details of the first project funded by its Impact Accelerator Fund (IAF) initiative. Focusing on increasing access to renewable energy in Taiwan, the project is being led by an organization called Act Renewable and has the potential to benefit many outdoor brands. Launched ...
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News briefsNiclas Nyrensten declines re-election and leaves RVRC’s board
Niclas Nyrensten, board member and co-founder of RevolutionRace (RVRC), has announced that he will not seek re-election to the company’s board and will step down in July 2024 at the latest. “The company has, after 10 years, become mature enough to manage without the founders – I and Pernilla, said ...
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ArticleThe Lycra Company and Qore get support from Dairen Chemical
The Lycra Company announced the signing of a letter of intent with Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC) to convert Qira – a brand of BDO (1,4-butanediol) – into environmentally friendly PTMEG, the main ingredient in its patented bio-derived fiber Lycra. Dairen will be the first company in the world to produce ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor weighs buyout offer, reports Q4 results
The board of Vista Outdoor continues to recommend the sale of its The Kinetic Group to Czech group CSG, which would pay shareholders $12.90 a share in cash and one share in its Revelyst spin-off. However, the company will conduct a special meeting on June 14 to consider another buyout ...
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News briefsSuperfeet welcomes new CFO
Source: Superfeet Kathryn McKenzie Pacific Northwest-based insole specialist Superfeet announced the appointment of Kathryn McKenzie as its new Chief Financial Officer. With a distinguished background financial and strategic leadership, McKenzie joins Superfeet to spearhead the company’s financial strategies. The company said McKenzie will play a crucial role ...
