All General Outdoor articles – Page 41
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News briefsThe latest details on Slide & OTS Winter 2024
UK trade show Slide & OTS Winter 2024 has released more details about the event, to be held Jan. 9–11, 2024 at Telford International Centre. On Jan. 9 there will be a Networking Drinks Evening in association with The London Snow Show; The Sustainability Breakfast will be held on ...
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News briefsGOTS simplifies process for smaller textile firms
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has announced that small-scale textile companies will be given easier access to its certification through the Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project (CSCS). Launched as a pilot project in 2022, the scheme is meant to help smaller textile firms overcome the administrative and financial ...
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News briefsRoyal Robbins achieves Responsible Wool Standard certification
California-based outdoor adventure brand Royal Robbins has been brand-certified by the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). The certification process, which allows the brand to formally track the chain of custody of its wool from fiber to final product, involves a rigorous assessment of Royal Robbins wool sourcing and production practices conducted ...
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ArticleISPO Munich 2023: Back with lots of Zeitgeist (and more)
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
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News briefsPolygiene launches textile-protection innovation project to reduce microfiber loss and laundering wear
Polygiene presented a new innovation project, Polygiene ShedGuard, at ISPO Munich this month. The new technology was also recognized as the best product at ISPO Textrends in the “Performing Finishes” category. ShedGuard was developed to minimize the loss of microfibres and improve the resistance of the fabric during washing. This ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor declines unsolicited offer
Vista Outdoor’s Board of Directors, following consultation with its financial and legal advisors, has rejected the unsolicited proposal received on Nov. 22, 2023 from Colt CZ Group SE. The Vista Outdoor Board continues to recommend the acquisition of the Sporting Products business by Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) and remains committed ...
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Data & AnalysisGlobal outdoor footwear market grows 17.8%
2022 outdoor footwear sales are up. 5 companies represented just over 50% of all sales. Find all the sales, growth and market share numbers here.
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News briefsSalomon releases fire-proof sneaker with gr10k
Source: Salomon X-ALP gr10k French brand Salomon has collaborated with gr10k on the new X-ALP gr10k, a sneaker that combines ultra-resistant fireman uniform fabrics with a motorsports-inspired silhouette. The sneaker will be released on Nov. 30. gr10k, founded in 2017 after an idea by Anna Grassi, is ...
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ArticleBergfreunde changes ownership
Bergfreunde GmbH, the German online specialist retailer for mountain sports, climbing and outdoor equipment, has a new strategic partner: French sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon is acquiring the German company from US outdoor retailer Backcountry. The purchase agreement was signed on Nov. 24, 2023. The completion of the transaction ...
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News briefsReju and Technip Energies launch textile recycling initiative
Reju, led by former Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk, focuses on scalable PET recycling solutions using IBM’s VolCat technology for sustainable textile regeneration.
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ArticleRab expands down recycling program to mainland Europe
British outdoor brand Rab (part of Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) has announced that it will expand its down recycling program to Europe. From Jan. 8, 2024, the incentivized collection program will be accessible to consumers through Rab’s European service center in Leusden, Netherlands. In addition, Rab will set up a ...
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ArticleDeuter parent Schwan-Stabilo confirms last year’s solid performance
Source: Schwan-Stabilo Sebastian Schwanhäußer, Group CEO Volatile markets, war, inflation and cautious consumers once again posed considerable challenges for the Schwan-Stabilo Group with its three business areas of cosmetics, writing instruments and outdoor. Nevertheless, the previous year’s positive trend continued – partly due to this varied business ...
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ArticleDevold: 170 years of wool garments made in Europe
The Outdoor Industry Compass spoke with Herbert Horelt, Managing Director of Devold of Norway GmbH, and Tor Jonsson, General Manager at UAB Devold.
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News briefsIsbjörn appoints Viking Europe as sales agent for Germany, Austria
Source: Isbjörn Dennie Wagner, Country Manager Germany Austria, Viking Europe Children’s outdoor clothing brand Isbjörn of Sweden has appointed Dennie Wagner and his team at Larix/Viking Europe to strengthen its sales and the brand’s reputation with German and Austrian outdoor and lifestyle retailers in Germany and Austria. ...
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News briefsPolygiene launches plant-based StayFreshBIO
The Polygiene Group will launch a plant-based antimicrobial technology for the textile market at ISPO Munich 2023. The technology is based on a 100 percent bio-based active ingredient derived from plant substances. It complements Polygiene’s current silver-based solution and is in line with the movement in certain regions looking for ...
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News briefsTNF launches The Allyship In The Outdoors course
The North Face (TNF) has launched The Allyship in the Outdoors course, a new digital tool that aims to change the way organizations, communities and individuals view allyship and racial inclusion. The course is one of the outcomes of the TNF Explore Fund Council, a group comprised of various sectors, ...
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News briefsSnoop Dogg goes smoke-free – with Solo
Recently, an announcement caused quite a stir in the world of hip-hop: Snoop Dogg, the Doggfather of rap, announced on Instagram that he was quitting smoking. “I’m giving up smoke”, he wrote, triggering an avalanche of speculation, discussion and memes amongst his combined 129+ million social media followers. Solo ...
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News briefsGo Outdoors’ profit drops due to higher operating costs
Go Outdoors Retail Ltd. reported a pre-tax profit of £13.1 million (€15.0m) for the year to Jan. 28, 2023, compared to £21.5 million (€24.7m) in the previous year. The company primarily attributed the drop to property, utility and freight costs, which “increased disproportionately.” The company’s gross margin decreased to 41.5 ...
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News briefsWoolrich appoints Creative Director for new Black Label
US designer Todd Snyder, founder of the eponymous New York-based label, has been named creative director for Woolrich’s new Black Label premium collection. Andrea Cané will hold the new role of creative advisor. The initial Woolrich Black Label by Todd Snyder collection will preview at Snyder’s runway show on Jan. ...
