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Elena Colombo takes over leadership of LaMunt from Ruth Oberrauch
North Outdoor expands into Germany with Herbert Horelt
Brav losses deepen as Ferd backs turnaround with fresh capital
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Rieter changes CEO and chairman as Oetterli steps down
X-Pac brings hyperTEC fabric series to Europe at Performance Days
Pradco acquires Kent Outdoors in move into watersports
12GO Biking acquires Accell’s Dutch bicycle inventory
Lenzing launches €300m rights issue to fund strategic reset
Elena Colombo takes over leadership of LaMunt from Ruth Oberrauch
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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.
Lenzing launches €300m rights issue to fund strategic reset
The fiber producer is putting new financing behind its strategic reset, including a sharper premium textile focus, footprint consolidation and further cost cuts.
Brav losses deepen as Ferd backs turnaround with fresh capital
The Swix and Lundhags owner suffered another difficult year in 2025, prompting further financial support from parent Ferd.
Pradco acquires Kent Outdoors in move into watersports
The EBSCO subsidiary is moving beyond hunting and fishing with the acquisition of a portfolio spanning watersports and marine safety.
Lenzing launches €300m rights issue to fund strategic reset
The fiber producer is putting new financing behind its strategic reset, including a sharper premium textile focus, footprint consolidation and further cost cuts.
Rieter changes CEO and chairman as Oetterli steps down
The leadership change follows the Barmag acquisition, which expanded Rieter into the man-made fibers segment.
Elena Colombo takes over leadership of LaMunt from Ruth Oberrauch
The former Commercial Manager assumes overall responsibility for the women’s mountain sports brand, while Ruth Oberrauch focuses on leading Oberalp Group.
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