All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 17, Issue 3 – Page 6
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News briefsBig Agnes expands with European websites
Colorado-based outdoor equipment brand Big Agnes has launched its own website, aimed exclusively at the European community of active outdoor enthusiasts. This move is part of the company’s growth strategy. Building on the launch of the Canadian website last year, the brand continues to open up new ways to connect ...
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 24, 2024
RETAIL +++ Japanese camping brand Snow Peak is growing its international shop-in-shop program with California-based specialty retailer Sports Basement, launching year-round retail activations at four of its locations in San Francisco and Orange County +++ MARKETING +++ Mammut welcomes USA Paraclimbing Team member, adventure-based photographer and snowboarder, Cail ...
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ArticleOutDoor by ISPO 2024 – what’s next?
In this recap/opinion piece on OutDoor by ISPO, OIC editor-in-chief Wolfgang Greiner tries to get to the bottom of the question of how the future of trade shows could look and whether everything is as bad as often portrayed.
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News briefsFenix Outdoor starts producing at Maloja’s VioModa in Bulgaria
Fenix Outdoor has partnered with German outdoor brand Maloja to operate apparel manufacturing at Maloja’s existing production facility, VioModa, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. This is the first step towards Fenix Outdoor’s establishment of apparel production in Central Europe. The company sees this as a crucial step towards improving its competitiveness through ...
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ArticleBianchi opens new factory, new CEO since start of the year
Source: Bianchi The new Bianchi headquarter in Treviglio was officially inaugurated on June 4, 2024 Italian bicycle manufacturer Bianchi officially opened a new factory on June 4. The factory is located in the same building in Via delle Battaglie in Treviglio, where Bianchi has had its headquarters ...
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News briefsEquip Outdoor announces further progress in CSR agenda
Equip Outdoor Technologies, the Derbyshire-based firm that owns the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report. According to the new report, Equip achieved a 46.2 percent absolute reduction in CO2 emissions against its 2019 baseline. By 2050, Equip commits to reaching net-zero. As part of this, ...
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News briefsLenzing cooperates with Exponent Envirotech for waterless dyeing of wood-based cellulose fibers
Lenzing Group, the Austrian supplier of wood-based specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has partnered with technology start-up Exponent Envirotech to introduce Ecohues, a waterless dyeing technology, to wood-based cellulose fibers. The patented technology, designed as a possible alternative to conventional water-based dyeing, applies to cotton and linen ...
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News briefsCanyon Bicycles opens test center near Madrid
Canyon Bicycles has opened a test and community center in Tres Cantos, on the northern outskirts of Madrid. It is the first Canyon Factory Service (CFS) in Spain and the fifth worldwide. The location offers repair services, for both minor repairs and annual servicing, as well as bike advice direct ...
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ArticleSchöffel relaunches the brand
German company Schöffel has announced a comprehensive brand relaunch, while retaining the well-known claim “Ich bin dann mal raus” (I’ll be out and about). Source: Schöffel Stefan Merkt, Managing Director Schöffel “Our brand is renewing itself without sacrificing its roots, thereby increasing its relevance in a constantly ...
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News briefsEU bike trade down in FY23
The EU’s exports of electric and standard bicycles together declined by 10 percent in value year-on-year over the course of 2023, amounting to €1.03 billion. The decline in imports was more than twice as steep, at 21 percent, to a total of €1.98 billion. So reports the EU’s statistical office, ...
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News briefsNikwax extends wash product range to wetsuits
Nikwax, the UK supplier of technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor equipment and clothing, has developed a powerful deodorizing cleaner and conditioner to extend the life of wetsuits and neoprene items. Wetsuit Refresh is offered in a 1-liter bottle and is initially only available in the US and Canada. ...
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ArticleAltor buys the remaining assets of bankrupt Renewcell
The private equity company Altor Equity Partners has acquired the bankruptcy assets of the textile recycling company Renewcell for an undisclosed sum. As part of the acquisition, Altor is creating the new company Circulose, a name already closely associated with Renewcell. The Swedish textile recycling company was founded in 2012 ...
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ArticleSalomon opens fourth Paris store
Source: Salomon New Mountain Sports Lifestyle Store on the famous Champs-Elysées Salomon has opened the doors to a new 295-sqm flagship store in Paris on Champs-Élysées. This is the first Mountain Sports Lifestyle Store on the famous shopping street. It features footwear, apparel and gear for running, ...
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News briefsPOC and Cake founder appointed to Haglöfs board
Since the Swedish outdoor company Haglöfs changed hands from Asics to venture capital firm LionRock Capital in December 2023, there has been movement at the company’s management level. Since the departure of CEO Fredrik Ohlsson, who had previously led the company for five years under Asics, Daniel Tseung and Tom ...
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ArticleNew Global President for TNF
Source: VF Corp. Caroline Brown Less than a week after announcing the appointment of a new leader for the Vans brand (our sister publication SGI Europe reported), VF Corp. has appointed Caroline Brown as Global Brand President of The North Face (TNF), effective June 10, 2024. Brown ...
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News briefsGiorgio Campagnolo named Knight of Labor
The President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, has appointed Giorgio Campagnolo a Knight of Labour, one of Italy’s top honors. Campagnolo is 87 years old, of which 71 spent working for the family business. He still reportedly works at the company’s premises every day. F.lli Campagnolo’s history traces back to 1948, ...
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News briefs2024 ORBDays a success
The 10th edition of the Outdoor & Running Business Days (ORBDays) was held in Italy’s Riva del Garda on May 26-27 this year, earlier than its usual summer dates, and was a success, according to the organizers. The B2B event attracted 4,000 people overall, including exhibitors, retailers, media and other ...
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News briefsCoats Group will have a new CEO
Source: Coats Rajiv Sharma will step down Coats Group, the British group that makes threads and components for the footwear and clothing industries, has announced that its Chief Executive, Rajiv Sharma, will be stepping down by the end of 2024 and that David Paja has been selected ...
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News briefsLabel Collective launches inaugural cycling apparel collection
Label Collective, or simply Label, a new activewear brand focused on cycling, is introducing its first cycling apparel range, dubbed the Connection Collection. The name emphasizes that the brand aims to connect riders of all abilities as a community. The collection comprises jerseys and long-sleeve jerseys, bibs, gilets and a ...
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News briefsRibble Cycles has a new CEO
Historic British cycle maker Ribble Cycles has announced the appointment of Sean Hastings as its new CEO, effective July 1. He takes over the role from Andy Smallwood, who served as Ribble’s CEO since 2017. Hastings has extensive experience across brand, product and retail. He joins Ribble from B2C Group. ...
