News Briefs – Page 197
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Jones launches outerwear line
Jones Snowboards is launching the brand’s first technical outerwear line. The new eco-friendly line includes three collections for backcountry freeriding: Shralpinist, Uphill and Mountain Surf. The Shralpinist collection is designed for climbing and riding in extreme conditions. The Uphill collection is designed to cover large amounts of terrain through changing ...
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News briefsVF to move Asia-Pacific operations to Shanghai
VF Corp. has decided to move the center of its brands’ operations in the Asia-Pacific region from Hong Kong to Shanghai, where it already has some 900 office and retail employees. Some of the operations will also be transferred to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The transition ...
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Grüezi Bag expands European sales and donates to homeless
German sleeping bag manufacturer Grüezi Bag expands its distribution in Europe with Dutch distribution specialist CJ Agencies for the Benelux region. CJ is already responsible for outdoor brands such as Black Diamond, Columbia, Eagle Creek, MSR, Pieps, Prana, Sorel, Stanley, Gregory and several others. In addition to its distribution in ...
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News briefsU.S. start-up Sēkr closes first funding round
Sēkr, an American, all female-owned start-up and creator of The Vanlife App, an app that provides community connections and outdoor travel resources in one, has closed its first funding round. With a 400-percent increase in camping activities in the U.S. this year (according to The Guardian), the two founders, Breanne ...
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Patagonia’s CEO responds to events at U.S. Capitol
One day after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to stop the certification of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s victory by the Electoral College, Ryan Gellert, Patagonia’s CEO, posted the following statement on the company website: ”Patagonia condemns the assault on the US Capitol and all recent ...
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Shackleton partners with Blue Marine Foundation (Video)
Shackleton, a London-based outdoor brand founded in 2016 by Ian Holdcroft and Martin Brooks and backed by the Hon. Alexandra Shackleton, the granddaughter of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led three British expeditions to Antarctica between 1908 and 1922, has partnered with the non-profit organization Blue Marine Foundation to help protect ...
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Leatherman might work on tighter retail strategy
U.S. magazine Inside Outdoor has reported that Leatherman plans to realign and reduce its wholesale distribution partners in North America to create a “more consistent brand experience” for the Leatherman customer base. To streamline its retail strategy, the company plans to exit several accounts by the end of the first ...
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Roark launches performance trail running line
Adventure lifestyle brand Roark, founded in 2009 in California by Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni, has announced the release of a new performance trail running apparel line called Run Amok. The brand says that “encouraging freedom of expression through movement, the Run Amok collection has the active adventure-enthusiast covered.” The ...
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DSM and Clariter team up on chemical recycling solution for Dyneema-based end-products
Royal DSM and Clariter have announced a strategic partnership to pursue an innovative chemical recycling solution for products based on Dyneema®. DSM’s Dyneema is an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, described as being 15 times stronger than steel at the same weight. Dyneema is used in the production of nets, outdoor ...
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TNF and Gucci take their apparel collaboration to Pokémon Go
Gear Junkie has reported that, following the initial announcement of a collaboration between The North Face (TNF) and Gucci for a new clothing capsule, the two companies have now tweeted that they plan to bring their joint line to the virtual world of Pokémon Go as well. The app, which ...
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OAG acquires Ultracom to create Nordic platform for digital hunting experiences
Open Air Group (OAG), a Stockholm-based group that just acquired a minority stake in Swedish outdoor brand Garphyttan and operates e-retailers Widforss.se, Widforss.no, Retkitukku.fi and Koiravaruste.fi, in addition to several hunting-related brands, has acquired 100 percent of the shares of Ultracom, a Finnish developer and provider of dog tracking equipment ...
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News briefsGarmin acquires GEOS Worldwide
Source: © Garmin Deutschland GmbH Garmin inReach Mini Garmin has acquired GEOS Worldwide, a company based in Montgomery, Texas, that provides emergency monitoring and incident response services, including search and rescue services for skiers, outdoor adventurers and boaters. The terms of the asset deal were not disclosed. ...
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News briefsOIA comments on Wednesday’s events at U.S. Capitol
Lise Aangeenbrug, executive director of the U.S. Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) based in Boulder, Colorado, made a statement following the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6: “President Trump began his tenure trying to dismantle important symbols of our uniquely American democracy, our public lands. For almost four ...
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News briefsFilson appoints new CEO
Source: Filson Paolo Corinaldesi, new Chief Executive Officer of Filson Filson, a U.S. outdoor and outerwear brand founded during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1897, has appointed Paolo Corinaldesi as the company’s new CEO, effective immediately. Corinaldesi joins Filson as part of his role at WP Lavori, ...
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Indorama wins sustainable business awards
Indorama Ventures was recently recognized by Sustainable Business Awards Thailand in seven categories. The global sustainable chemical producer, headquartered in Bangkok, won three awards for Climate Change, Supply Chain Management, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. The company also received another four Special Recognition Awards in Strategy and Sustainability Management, Workforce, ...
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EOCA’s Green Friday fundraiser collects more than €50,000
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) reported that its last online fundraising event exceeded all expectations in raising money for conservation. Together with 17 of its members, the association held an online Green Friday fundraiser, which resulted in more than €50,000 being raised. This has provided a significant boost to ...
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Fair Labor Association members will likely not source from and produce in the Xinjiang region
The Fair Labor Association (FLA) has prohibited its member companies from sourcing from and producing in the Xinjiang region, in northwest China, due to growing concerns over human rights and labor violations. The region is home to several ethnic minority groups, including the Uyghur people. Last year, the FLA advised ...
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News briefsCO2 footprint calculation and compensation for private individuals
On Dec. 20, the German climate protection platform ClimatePartner YOU went live, allowing private individuals to calculate, reduce and offset their personal carbon footprint. The website is offered in English and German. By calculating their own footprint, users can contribute to achieving the 1.5°C target demanded by the United Nations ...
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News briefsSport climbing to make its Pan-Am Games debut in 2023
The PanAm Sports General Assembly has approved the addition of sport climbing to the program of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. It will be the first time that the sport will be included in the Pan American Games, the largest multi-sport event for athletes from nations of the Americas ...
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UK online marketplace OnBuy with New Year’s Day price crash event ahead of global rollout
OnBuy, a U.K. online marketplace launched in November 2016, has announced a £50 million price crash event for New Year’s Day. The marketplace, which offers products in 17 categories, including sports & outdoor, will reduce all seller fees so that every single one of the more than 30 million items ...
