In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry
With renewed ambition, the ISPO Awards step onto the world stage in 2026. Entries are now open.
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.
Footwear and international markets drove Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 sales higher, while tariff refunds lifted margins and earnings.
The Toronto-based outerwear group increased Q1 sales by 10% and narrowed losses, as strong growth in Greater China and a wholesale rebound offset weaker demand in North America and EMEA.
Jacobs Capital is selling Mammut to Chinese alternative investment firm CPE, ending a five-year ownership period marked by international expansion, higher margins and double-digit annual sales growth.
Lenzing will close fiber plants in Austria and the UK, target €120 million in savings and raise up to €300 million in new equity.
The Boulder-based environmental nonprofit is recruiting volunteer board members with expertise in finance, the outdoor industry and nonprofit fundraising for three-year terms.
VF COO Abhishek Dalmia will also take over as CFO, succeeding Paul Vogel and bringing finance and operations under one executive.
CEO Bill Gamber and International Director Mark Flanagan discuss Big Agnes’ evolution, innovation and future growth after 25 years.
Quick reads of the week
+++ Wild Country and Evolv, both part of Italy’s Oberalp Group, have expanded their US sales representation with James Loveridge, Joe Santos and Greydon Jones to strengthen coverage of specialty retailers and climbing gyms across key US regions
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