All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 17, Issue 3 – Page 4
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ArticleNew Cake owner introduces himself and his future plans
After Cake founder and CEO Stefan Ytterborn (also founder of the protective equipment company POC) lost a major investor at short notice and his e-motorcycle and e-bike company, founded in 2016, had to file for insolvency on Feb. 1 of this year, the insolvency administrator gave little news about the ...
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ArticleFitness equipment giant Dyaco opens new e-bike factory in Taiwan
Around two years ago, Taiwan’s listed fitness equipment provider Dyaco International Inc. took over the bicycle factory of ODM and OEM manufacturer Iuvo in Dajia. In doing so, the company invested in its young e-bike business (including the newly created e-bike brand Cikada). As the Iuvo factory was located on ...
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News briefsKeen and Gentle Fullness collaborate
Source: Keen Keen x Gentle Fullness Shanti Arts Keen has teamed up with Gentle Fullness, the sister brand of Story mfg., resulting in two new versions of the unisex shoe Shanti Arts. The new models are particularly environmentally friendly as parts of the shoe have been replaced ...
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ArticleKathmandu struggles while Oboz and Rip Curl show growth
KMD Brands’ Kathmandu segment has had a challenging fiscal year, with a significant 21.8 percent year-over-year sales decline through May 31, marking a slow start to the crucial winter promotional period. Overall sales in the first three weeks of this key period are down by 11.5 percent, leading the company ...
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News briefsUkrainian retail chain IBIS opens new store in Kyiv
Ibis, founded in 1994, is one of Ukraine’s largest outdoor sports chains, primarily focused on hunting and fishing. It has opened a new retail outlet in Kyiv, the company’s largest store in the capital city. The company operates eight doors in Kyiv, in addition to the three stores in Odesa, ...
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News briefsFinisterre opens its first US retail location
British outdoor apparel specialist Finisterre announced the opening of its first retail location in North America. Launched in partnership with Maine Surfers Union, the store is located at 15 Free Street in Portland, Maine, in the heart of the Old Port shopping district and not far from Maine’s beaches and ...
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News briefsSuperfeet partners with Work Right NW to improve workplace safety in the US
Superfeet and Work Right NW, a Wahington-based provider of workplace injury prevention solutions, announced a strategic partnership to improve employee wellness and safety in the industry. Together, they will offer comprehensive solutions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders, one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the US, which costs employers ...
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News briefsNew Country Manager Austria for Mammut
Source: Mammut Manuel Kronberger The Swiss Mammut Sports Group AG has appointed a new Country Manager for Austria. Mammut has been active on the Austrian market for 35 years. In the last one and a half years, global sales have been reorganized, and sales for the European ...
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ArticleRemanufactured Brose e-bike drivetrains now available via Ra-Co
German and Austrian IBDs can now easily purchase the sustainable remanufactured e-bike drivetrains from Berlin-based e-bike drivetrain producer Brose E-Bike via its long-standing sales partner Ra-Co Radsport Components GmbH. The two companies have been cooperating since 2020. Ra-Co has now expanded its range of Brose products to include remanufactured motors. ...
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News briefsTernua reviews compliance with UN goals
According to Diffusion Sport, Ternua Group has become the first textile company in Spain’s Basque Country to hire a third party to evaluate its policy regarding the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), part of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The group took this step voluntarily. The third party ...
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News briefsHelinox opens first European flagship store
Helinox has opened the Helinox Creative Center Paris (HCC Paris), its first European flagship store, on June 19, 2024. This event marks the brand’s expansion into Europe, following Helinox Creative Centers in Seoul, Busan and Tokyo. Located at 10 Rue du Perche, 75003, in a historic building ...
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ArticleOberalp Group publishes sustainability report Contribute 2023
The Italian Oberalp Group’s sustainability report “Contribute” for 2023 demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainability through practical and effective measures. By integrating environmental and social aspects into its business model, the group, which includes brands such as Salewa, Dynafit, Wild Country, Pomoca, Evolv and LaMunt, proves that economic success and ...
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News briefsGerman online retailer Bergfreunde is ‘Save Our Returns’-certified
German mountain sports, climbing and outdoor e-commerce retailer Bergfreunde GmbH, which was acquired by the French sporting goods chain Decathlon earlier this year, has been awarded the Save Our Returns sustainability seal. According to Bergfreunde, this makes it the first outdoor retailer and only the fourth company ever to be ...
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News briefsFunding round for British adventure sports firm
Adventuro, an online marketplace for adventure sports, has closed a round of funding led by the angel-investment group Lifted Ventures. The terms and figures are undisclosed, but the funds will be used to develop new services, improve technological infrastructure and expand into new markets. Operating in the UK, Adventuro offers ...
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News briefsTeijin Frontier develops 'Octa sf' polyester spun yarn
Teijin Frontier, part of Teijin Group, has announced the development of Octa sf, a new polyester spun yarn suitable for textiles used in sportswear and outerwear. The new Octa sf is said to provide a soft feel, lightweight, moisture absorption and heat retention. The fiber has a hollow, eight-fin ...
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ArticleUS outdoor participation reaches record levels for ninth consecutive year
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and its philanthropic arm, the Outdoor Foundation, released the results of its 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report this week. The report provides outdoor industry members with exclusive participation and activity data that will inform business strategies for the coming year. The report shows that ...
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News briefsSanta Cruz Bikes founder advises Specialized
Source: Specialized Rob Roskopp As US bike supplier Specialized Bicycle Components just confirmed in its in-house newsletter, the California-based company has appointed Rob Roskopp, the founder of MTB forge Santa Cruz Bicycles, to an advisory role. With Roskopp, who founded Santa Cruz Bicycles in 1993 and left ...
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News briefsMichelin soles make their road bike debut
Michelin’s soles are entering the road cycling sector, a two-wheel discipline in which the brand was not yet represented, after MTB, enduro, gravel, downhill and cross-country. The debut of Michelin soles in road cycling has been realized by JV International srl, an Italian company to which Michelin has entrusted the ...
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ArticleEllen MacArthur Foundation calls for stricter EPR policies for the textile industry
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s report “Pushing the Boundaries of EPR Policy for Textiles” highlights the urgent need for robust extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies to reduce the textile industry’s environmental impact. The report outlines several key objectives, strategies, benefits and challenges associated with implementing effective EPR policies. The main objective ...
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News briefsThe winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award Spring/Summer 2025
The Scandinavian Outdoor Award Spring/Summer 2025 winners were announced at OutDoor by ISPO on June 4, following extensive testing and discussions by an international jury in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Overall Winner: FabPatch The Finnish brand FabPatch won for its high-quality repair patches for outdoor gear and apparel. These patches help extend ...
