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Kontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
Sport 2000 renews supervisory board leadership
Oberalp Group launches generational leadership transition
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Kontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
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Sport 2000 renews supervisory board leadership
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From May 14–19, 2026, Riva del Garda will host European Outdoor Week, combining the Outdoor Impact Summit, ORBDAYS & OUTDOOR trade show, and European Outdoor Media Day.
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Kontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
Kontoor Brands is selling Lee to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up to $1bn, sharpening its focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen as the company shifts toward higher-growth outdoor, workwear and lifestyle categories.
GSI Outdoors returns to founder ownership
More than four years after selling the company to Pelican International, GSI Outdoors’ original founders have taken back ownership of the cookware and camp kitchen specialist.
Authentic reshapes leadership for next growth phase
Authentic Brands Group has promoted former Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox to President and CEO, while founder Jamie Salter transitions to Executive Chairman as the company prepares for its next stage of global expansion and acquisition-driven growth.
Sport 2000 renews supervisory board leadership
Sport 2000 Group International has appointed outdoor industry veteran Martin Kössler as Chair and retail transformation specialist Chantal Dubbert as Deputy Chair as the retail network sharpens its international growth and specialist retail strategy.
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Short Stops Week 21, 2026
+++ Stio is expanding its wholesale business by appointing seven regional sales agencies across the US and promoting Kevin Costigan to National Sales Manager of Wholesale as the company invests in broader specialty retail growth and market coverage
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