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British Columbia establishes repair hub for outdoor industry
VDBS and Fritschi form long-term ski touring partnership
Cotswold Outdoor Group relocates HQ to Swindon
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ThruDark: From Special Forces roots to global growth
British Columbia establishes repair hub for outdoor industry
Devold broadens merino’s role in summer outdoor apparel
Eurobike Award turns 20 as industry pushes broader innovation agenda
Grassroots expands retailer education at Connect
UTMB World Series unveils new Vietnam Highlands Trail
Stox enters running apparel market
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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: A Growing Force in Global Footwear
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.
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.
Deckers hits record sales as Hoka grows
Hoka remained Deckers’ main outdoor growth driver in FY2026, while Teva stayed within a smaller “Other brands” portfolio that declined sharply.
VF returns to growth as outdoor leads
VF returned to full-year growth in FY2026, with TNF, Timberland and Altra offsetting continued weakness at Vans.
Cotswold Outdoor Group relocates HQ to Swindon
The British retail group has relocated its headquarters to a new sustainability-focused office complex in Swindon, using mountain-inspired design elements to reinforce its outdoor retail identity and support future growth.
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.
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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ThruDark: From Special Forces roots to global growth
Born from frustrations with failing military gear, British outdoor brand ThruDark is now approaching £20m in revenue while preparing for international retail expansion and its next stage of technical product development.
Latest Short Stops
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Short Stops Week 22, 2026
+++ The Running Event (TRE) is entering its 20th anniversary edition with strong momentum, already securing 274 exhibitors – including first-time participants such as Fabletics and Huckberry – as the run specialty industry continues expanding across performance, lifestyle and retail channels
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