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Santa Cruz | October 3, 2016

SC voted Best Bike Brand 2016 by ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine readers. SC rider Jordi Bago featured in promotional video for Tourism Gran Canaria riding the V10. SC Factory Racing help Trans-Cascadia build trails in Oregon, launching giveaway to raise donations for organisers #tenfortrails.

Norrøna |

Veteran Robert Caspersen and Magnus Midtbø feature in clip climbing tallest vertical rock face in Europe, Trollveggen (1700m). 2016 CSR goals update: 100% fur-free, removal of anti-bacterial treatment from 90% products. Over 50 videos released on YouTube to demo Winter 2016 products.

Black Diamond |

Late August: ambassador Kyle Dempster disappeared with climbing partner Scott Adamson while attempting Ogre II in N. Pakistan (left basecamp 21 August, major storm set in 23 August). Grant given to Access PanAm for Patagonia Waste Management Initiative pilot, to protect Argentina’s Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (home to Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy). Ambassador Joe Kinder and photographer Tim Kemple travel to Ratikon to attempt the 240m, six-pitch Silbergeier (diaries published).

MR PORTER | October 1, 2016

Shoppable app to launch on Apple TV, embedding retail site behind browsable content from The Journal. Triathletes Johnny Brownlee and Alastair Brownlee featured in The Journal, covering Mr Porter’s April visit to shoot training in Yorkshire. British actor Tom Hughes models latest Prada, new to Mr Porter. Also new: LINLEY furniture and accessories.

Muuto |

Cereal Magazine celebrated launch of Copenhagen Guidebook in Muuto’s showroom. Rooftop party also held in Copenhagen to celebrate 10 years of Muuto – E27 pendants above 250 guests. Upcoming: DOTS metal hooks from Lars Tornøe (aluminium, brass), FOLDED shelves from Johan Van Hengel (steel, mounted) OPEN candelabra from Jens Fager (aluminium alloy).