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Rossignol returns to growth in FY 2025/26 as multi-season strategy gains traction
Upway appoints CTO to scale AI strategy
New Amsterdam show challenges Eurobike’s role
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Polygiene reports lower Q1 sales, maintains margins amid cost pressures
ANWR revamps footwear trade show strategy, consolidates summer event
Polartec highlights collaboration with Kostüme in new ‘Beyond Stories’ feature
OR 2026 opens registration with new “Make It Yours” campaign
Lundhags expands in Finland with new sales partner
WFSGI elects new board led by Nike and New Balance exeecs
Functional Fabric Fair Spring reports strong turnout in Portland
Trade Shows & Events
European Outdoor Week 2026: The industry is moving from “No Excuses” to tangible action
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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US tariffs - a timeline
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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Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is playing a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of China’s modern footwear industry. Now they are looking for a footwear manufacturer to invest in.
Polygiene reports lower Q1 sales, maintains margins amid cost pressures
The Swedish ingredient technology group starts 2026 with lower sales but stable margins, highlighting pricing discipline, innovation and new partnerships.
Rossignol returns to growth in FY 2025/26 as multi-season strategy gains traction
After navigating a volatile market environment, Groupe Rossignol returns to growth in 25/26, driven by strong winter demand and expanding multi-season mountain categories.
Europe’s textile industry faces continued decline
Euratex reports a third consecutive year of decline across production, turnover and employment in Europe’s textile sector.
Chinese travel platform takes minority stake in Haglöfs
A new partnership links Haglöfs with one of China’s leading travel platforms to accelerate growth in a key outdoor market.
WFSGI elects new board led by Nike and New Balance exeecs
New leadership and a fresh strategic plan were confirmed at the WFSGI General Assembly in Boston.
Upway appoints CTO to scale AI strategy
As Upway advances its AI, mobile platform, and U.S. growth strategy, the company has appointed a new Chief Technology Officer.
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Eric Bascle: ‘Quality is discipline and restraint’
The independent ski brand ZAG sharpens its strategy around precision, durability and disciplined growth in a fragmented market. The OIC spoke with CEO Eric Bascle.
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Short Stops Week 17, 2026
+++ Dutch supply chain management specialist Bleckmann is expanding its UK operations with a new 70,786-sqm distribution center in Lutterworth, bringing its total footprint to 420,000 square meters and strengthening its logistics capabilities for fashion and lifestyle brands
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