All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in The sustainable consumer - Q3 2024
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ArticleeVent Fabrics unveils high-performance laminate solution for a PFAS-free future
“We believe we have developed one of the first PFAS-free alternatives that is on par with long-lasting, high-quality PTFE,” says Chad Kelly, President of eVent about their new laminate solution.
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ArticlePolartec: A pioneer in supporting sustainable transformation
For decades, Polartec has been at the forefront of performance, comfort and sustainability with its innovative products. With the new “Beyond Begins Today” campaign, the company draws attention to the most important issues of our time, while celebrating its latest planet-conscious product innovations.
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ArticleThe New Creative Collectives: a strategic shift in outdoor and sports culture
How do consumers and their habits change? What do they expect from brands and with which kind of brands do they engage? In a mini-series of articles brand strategist Fredrik Ekström reveals not only consumer insights but gives advise how brands fully embrace this transforming consumer landscape. In this last out of four articles Ekström explains why Creative Collectives are a key to the active consumer.
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ArticleCare & Repair as a tool for more sustainability, durability and customer loyalty
For a long time, product repair was not part of the service offering of many brands. But this has changed dramatically. It has also proven to be an excellent customer loyalty tool. Learn how different brand approaches lead to success.
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ArticleISPO Munich’s focus on the sustainable consumer: The Sustainability Hub in partnership with Patagonia
The Sustainability Hub in partnership with Patagonia at ISPO Munich showcases innovations and provides the latest information about ESG standards. Here is the program.
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ArticleFrom Fandom to Fundom: transforming brand engagement
How do consumers and their habits change? What do they expect from brands and with which kind of brands do they engage? In our mini-series brand strategist Fredrik Ekström explains the transformation of the consumer and in this third out of four articles introduces the expression of “Fundom” and what it means for brands.
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ArticleTrailfulness: Embracing mental well-being as a strategic imperative in the outdoor industry
In a mini-series of articles brand strategist Fredrik Ekström reveals not only consumer insights but shows strategic opportunities for brands how to evolve a deeper relationship with their customers. In this second out of four articles Ekström explains how (mental) well-being can become a crucial part for their products, services and storytelling. For this he also introduces the expression of “Trailfulness”.
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ArticleBrand activism: The strategic imperative of “what” over “why”
How do consumers and their habits change? What do they expect from brands and with which kind of brands do they engage? In a mini-series of articles brand strategist Fredrik Ekström reveals not only consumer insights but gives advise how brands get their positioning right and evolve a deeper relationship with their customers. In this first out of four articles Ekström explains why the “what” is nowadays more important than the eternal “why”.
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ArticleGreen claims: How you get EU regulations and the eco-conscious consumer on board
How can sports and outdoor brands effectively communicate their sustainability efforts without falling into the greenwashing trap? In this expert guide, Dr. Diana Born presents a four-step approach to crafting impactful, data-driven green claims that not only build consumer trust but also align with science-based EU regulations.
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ArticleNemo: How customer centric design philosophy for meaningful action works
In an exclusive interview, NEMO Equipment shares how their customer-centric design philosophy fuels eco-conscious innovation in outdoor gear.
