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Heiko Schäfer: ‘Our identity, our base in Switzerland and our strategy aren’t changing’
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Dutech courts Accell dealers as takeover process continues
ThredUp recirculated 90% of inventory received in 2025
CMP updates bestselling Rigel hiking shoe after 10 million pairs sold
Specialized founder Mike Sinyard returns as CEO at age 76
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A timeline: Trump’s tariffs
In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry
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The industry’s new benchmark for excellence: ISPO Awards 2026
With renewed ambition, the ISPO Awards step onto the world stage in 2026. Entries are now open.
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Outside Days 2026 signals a shift in the US outdoor industry
Chris Goddard reports from Denver, where Outside Days 2026 highlighted how access, participation and circularity are becoming increasingly important priorities for outdoor stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic.
Helly Hansen targets $1.1bn as Kontoor maps global growth push
Kontoor Brands sees major untapped potential in technical outdoor, the US and workwear as it targets roughly 10 percent annual growth for Helly Hansen.
Outdoor brands power Anta Sports’ H1 growth
Specialist brands significantly outpaced the group, with premium outdoor categories driving growth and a major brand revitalization starting in H2.
Dutech courts Accell dealers as takeover process continues
Potential Accell buyer Dutech has outlined a dealer-focused model and urged retailers to maintain their 2027 commitments while the insolvent bike group’s sale process continues.
Heiko Schäfer: ‘Our identity, our base in Switzerland and our strategy aren’t changing’
Regina Henkel talks to Mammut CEO Heiko Schäfer about CPE’s takeover, the brand’s Swiss identity and its growth ambitions in Asia and North America.
Specialized founder Mike Sinyard returns as CEO at age 76
The 76-year-old founder and majority owner will return to the operational helm of Specialized on Nov. 1, succeeding Armin Landgraf.
Peter Rauch named president of Mountain Hardwear
The long-time Columbia Sportswear executive succeeds Troy Sicotte, who is moving into a new global sales role at Mountain Hardwear.
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Heiko Schäfer: ‘Our identity, our base in Switzerland and our strategy aren’t changing’
Regina Henkel talks to Mammut CEO Heiko Schäfer about CPE’s takeover, the brand’s Swiss identity and its growth ambitions in Asia and North America.
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Short Stops Week 37, 2026
+++ Arc’teryx has opened a new three-story, 890-sqm Alpha Store in Montréal, replacing its longtime Saint-Catherine location and combining retail with ReBird repair and resale services, community space and locally inspired features
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