All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 17, Issue 3
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News briefsLedieu becomes REI’s seniormost technology leader
Source: REI Co-op Guillaume Ledieu US specialty outdoor retailer REI announced that Guillaume Ledieu is the co-op’s next Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Before his time at REI, Ledieu had a strong track record as a global leader in technology and business transformation. Most recently, he served ...
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News briefsRevelyst sells wood pellet manufacturer
Vista Outdoor’s outdoor segment, Revelyst, has announced the sale of the assets of Fiber Energy Products, the company’s wood pellet manufacturer, to Lignetics, Inc. Arkansas-based Fiber Energy began producing 100 percent natural wood pellet fuel in 2006 and has grown over time to become a manufacturer of barbecue pellets and ...
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News briefsCycling trends from around the world, according to Garmin
Garmin has released a report showing how cyclists around the world are logging kilometers and the positive impact this has on health. Data from the Garmin Connect community also shows that cycling is becoming increasingly popular. Here are some of the key findings from the past year: Cycling activity ...
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ArticleTenth speaker confirmed for tenth European Outdoor Summit
The organizers of the upcoming European Outdoor Summit (EOS 2024) have released new details of speakers appearing at the event. EOS will celebrate its tenth anniversary this year. It will deliver a program exploring key issues for the sector, with contributions from both within the trade and the wider business ...
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News briefsDeckers sues Brazilian cybersquatter
Our US sister publication SGI News reports that Deckers Brands, the parent company of Hoka and Teva, has filed a complaint in federal court in Louisiana against an unnamed Brazilian-based company, accusing it of cybersquatting and infringing its Ahnu trademark. According to the lawsuit, Deckers had been using the Ahnu ...
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News briefsWoolmark launches certification for recycled wool
The Woolmark Certification Program now includes a Recycled Wool specification focusing on pre-consumer and post-consumer wool products reclaimed and processed into new yarn, knit or woven fabrics, apparel or footwear. Recycled Wool is a sub-brand of the Woolmark logo launched under a new RW-1 Specification. It indicates that a product ...
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ArticleWNDR Alpine launches all-season outdoor gear made with 100% biobased materials
Salt Lake City-based WNDR Alpine makes outdoor gear and apparel with materials derived from microalgae oil. The brand is refining and expanding its hard and soft goods in celebration of its fifth anniversary this July.
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News briefsArc’teryx opens brand store in Munich
Source: Hannah Hlavacek ReBird Service Center in the new Munich store After opening its first store in Berlin at the beginning of June, Arc’teryx opened its first brand store in Munich on July 6, 2024 at Theatinerstraße 36. The Canadian outdoor brand offers its entire range of ...
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ArticleNalgene and Reverb continue to reduce trash at US music festivals
Nalgene Outdoor is launching its tenth year of the #RockNRefill campaign, which was launched in 2013 with US non-profit organization Reverb to reduce single-use plastic at live music events.
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News briefsLouis Vuitton and Timberland collab about to be released
Source: Louis Vuitton Outsole of the LV 6-inch boot. A date has been set for the release of the products that resulted from the collaboration between high fashion brand Louis Vuitton and Timberland. The footwear will be pre-launched on the brand’s website and in the Louis Vuitton ...
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News briefsLuiz Amaral will step down as CEO of SBTi
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has announced that Luiz Amaral has resigned for personal reasons and will step down from his role as CEO at the end of July. Susan Jenny Ehr, currently Chief Legal Officer, will take over as interim CEO. The organization said a recruitment process for ...
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ArticleOutdoor slowdown impacts Helen of Troy results
Helen of Troy experienced a 520-basis point decline in Q1 adjusted operating margin for its Home & Outdoor segment to 10.6 percent from 15.8 percent for the period ended May 31.
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News briefsInterim CEO of Brav promoted to permanent role
Source: sportsbransjen.no/ Erik Gunset Sønsterud Norwegian holding company Ferd AS as owner and the Board of Directors of Brav have appointed Erik Gunset Sønsterud as permanent CEO following an extensive recruitment process. During his time as interim CEO since Dec.18, 2023, after Espen Falck Engelstad stepped down ...
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ArticleProtect Our Winters hires its first COO
The Colorado-based climate advocacy organization Protect Our Winters (POW) announced that it has hired its very first Chief Operating Officer.
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News briefsAclima obtains distribution rights for key European countries
Norwegian merino wool clothing specialist Aclima is taking over the distribution of its own brand for Denmark, Germany, Austria and Benelux with immediate effect. The takeover is part of an asset deal with Aclima’s previous, long-standing distribution partner Odex, which also includes key employees such as Thor Andersen (Director), Anders ...
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ArticleDidriksons unveils pilot project to reduce carbon footprint
Swedish brand Didriksons has unveiled a new pilot project demonstrating the importance of understanding the entire value chain and finding partners with the same ambition to reduce environmental impact.
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ArticleCSG raises purchase price for The Kinetic Group to $2.1bn
Continuing the back-and-forth over the partial or complete sale of its business segments, Vista Outdoor has announced that it has entered into an amendment to the merger agreement with Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) that increases the purchase price payable by CSG for the acquisition of The Kinetic Group business by ...
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ArticleRukka to outfit Finnish team at Paris Olympics
Discover the journey behind the Finnish Olympic team’s new look, crafted by Rukka, a brand under Luhta Sportswear. From the inspiration of “light and shadow” to sustainable design practices, this collection is set to make a statement at the Paris Games.
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News briefsRumpl publishes 2023 Impact Report
Rumpl, a Portland-based specialist in technical outdoor blankets, has published its Impact Report 2023 in conjunction with its 10-year anniversary. The report highlights several sustainability achievements, including an overall reduction in the brand’s carbon footprint, an increase in its B-Corp score to 87.3, and changes in supply chain, sourcing and ...
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News briefsCarbios to build biorecycling plant in China with Zhink Group
French biotech company Carbios and China-based Zhink Group have signed a joint Letter of Intent to build a biorecycling plant in China using Carbios’ enzymatic depolymerization technology. The future plant, located in China, would depolymerize a minimum of 50,000 tons of PET waste per year with potential to expand capacities, ...
