All Hiking & Trekking articles – Page 56
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News briefsMerrell pulls out of OR Snow Show
Footwear News reported that Merrell has decided to withdraw its participation from the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show (Jan. 26-28, Colorado Convention Center, Denver) due to the recent Covid-19 surge in the U.S. The brand will donate the money saved by not participating – about $25,000 – to the Boulder County ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy raises outlook after Osprey acquisition, strong Q3 showing
Helen of Troy, the El Paso, Texas-based consumer goods company that owns outdoor drinkware brand Hydro Flask and Oxo and recently closed a deal to acquire backpack manufacturer Osprey Packs, raised its guidance for the full fiscal year to take into account that acquisition and after posting better-than-expected results in ...
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News briefsDevold launches German-language website with online store
With the start of the new year, Devold of Norway strengthens its web presence in the German-speaking markets and launches an online store. The new website presents its brand strategy concerning the value chain with its own production facilities in Europe and the traceability of the raw materials used. The ...
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ArticleGrandson of Millet founder to buy Millet Mountain Group from Calida
In an announcement on Dec. 24, Calida Group said it has received a binding offer from Jean-Pierre Millet, together with Inspiring Sport Capital, to sell Millet Mountain Group, which includes the Millet and Lafuma Outdoor brands. Jean-Pierre Millet is an investor and grandson of the founder of the Millet brand. ...
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ArticleOpen Air Group acquires Aclima
Sweden’s Open Air Group (OAG) has announced the acquisition of Norway’s Aclima, a manufacturer of merino wool clothing “made in Europe.” Aclima is a third-generation family business specializing in merino wool workwear and outdoor clothing. The acquisition of Aclima is the first in the outdoor segment for OAG and also ...
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News briefsDevold of Norway GmbH grows team, moves to new office
Herbert Horelt, managing director of Devold of Norway GmbH, since 2017 distributor and the representative of the Norwegian brand in Central Europe, has expanded his team based in southern Germany and moved into new premises in early November, which offers more space and features a spacious new showroom. ...
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News briefsFrench Outdoor Awards 2022 enter last judging round
The French Outdoor Awards 2022, organized by the Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV) trade association, have entered their final stage: After the judgment of 18 products in June and September, twelve more aspirants are now undergoing the scrutiny of the testers. The candidates are: The smart glasses AR-1 by Altitude Eyewear, ...
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News briefsArc’teryx commits to 80% Fair Trade-certified products by 2025
In light of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of factory workers who make Arc’teryx products, the Canadian brand has decided to work to improve the well-being and protection of some 7,000 people in 10 countries where the company manufactures. “They should be able to depend on ...
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News briefsRVRC launches new product category
Swedish DTC hotspur RevolutionRace (RVRC) introduced a new product category: hiking shoes. The company describes the Phantom Trail Mid, its first-ever footwear model, as being a waterproof hiking boot for men and women with the flexibility of a trail running shoe, designed for various activities all year round. The shoe ...
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ArticleFashion for Good launches new polyester recycling research project
Innovation platform Fashion for Good, based in Amsterdam, has launched the Full Circle Textiles Project – Polyester with the ambition to validate and scale promising technologies in polyester chemical recycling and to encourage financing and offtake commitments in the apparel industry. The project aims to bring together a consortium of ...
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News briefsDual sports hydration system with built-in antimicrobial protection from Biomaster
Source: Mix Innovations Ltd. M:X® Dual Hydration System Polygiene’s subsidiary Addmaster has collaborated with Scottish company Mix Innovations Ltd. to develop a new hydration system that allows runners, cyclists and hikers to switch between pure water and flavored sports drinks as needed. The M:X® Dual Hydration System’s ...
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News briefsSateri Lyocell fiber production in Rizhao receives Oeko-Tex STeP certification
Chinese viscose fiber producer Sateri has received the qualification to carry the Made in Green by Oeko-Tex product label for the product coming from its Lyocell factory in Rizhao. The plant commenced operation in May 2020 and has an output of 20,000 metric tons of Lyocell fiber. The same site ...
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News briefsFormer Nike product manager to lead Arc’teryx footwear division
Arc’teryx has appointed Ovidio Garcia as VP, footwear, effective immediately. In his new role, Garcia will be responsible for leading the global footwear strategy and will report directly to Katie Becker, Arc’teryx chief creative officer. Garcia brings 15 years of experience at Nike in product management, merchandising and product operations ...
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News briefsInov-8 donates proceeds of Green Friday campaign
British brand Inov-8 has just donated more than €25,000 to help protect and restore peatlands in the Lake District. The money was raised through a Green Friday campaign called ”For Peat’s Sake.” According to a press release, the sum donated will keep 220 acres (that’s the approximate size of 146 ...
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News briefsDeuter and manufacturer Vina Duke win sustainability award for global partnership
The fourth edition of the Global Business Partnerships Award (part of the German Sustainability Awards) went to German brand Deuter and its Vietnamese partner company Vina Duke. The jury honored the 30-year old corporate partnership between the two companies as outstanding in the industry. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, ...
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News briefsCMP opens first HUB superstore
Italian outdoor brand CMP, part of the Fratelli Campagnolo SpA group, officially inaugurated on Dec. 2 its new HUB CMP Sport Concept, a new superstore format “that brings together the best brands in the outdoor world.” The first superstore in Mezzolombardo (Trento) is housed in a six-story building on 1,700 ...
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News briefsSOG with two new members
The Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) welcomes two new member brands from Finland: Pomar and NordShield. Pomar is a third-generation Finnish family business of shoemakers dedicated to producing sustainable, authentic and high-quality footwear that combines comfort, ease of use and Nordic design. NordShield is a Finnish ingredient brand focused on antimicrobial ...
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ArticleCalzados Bestard enjoying a record year
Calzados Bestard knew in September that it would be surpassing its record for annual sales: €5.1 million, set in 2018. By late November, with a month to go before wrapping up 2021, it had generated revenues of €6.1 million for the year. The figures come from Mats Lindholm, the Spanish ...
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ArticleItalian fashion label Herno acquires outdoor brand Montura
The outdoor market is becoming increasingly attractive for many companies from other segments. After Helen of Troy recently attracted attention with the acquisition of Osprey Packs, Italian luxury outerwear company Herno has now announced to buy Montura, a well-known Italian outdoor brand. For Herno, this would be the entry into ...
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News briefsAustralian work boots brand Rockrooster to step into outdoor footwear market
Rockrooster, an Australian safety and work boots brand founded in 1980, announced its expansion into hiking and outdoor footwear. The company had started to sell several outdoor style boots by the end of 2020 but decided to launch a new consistent line of 15 outdoor shoes in 2022 that is ...
