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Chinese travel platform takes minority stake in Haglöfs
Canyon names new CEO
“No excuses”: Outdoor Impact Summit reveals program and speakers
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Vaude CEO honored with ESG award
Outdooractive reshapes leadership for next growth phase
ACG caters hikers with new Zegama boot
PeopleForBikes rolls out local advocacy toolkit
Eagle Creek launches resale platform for travel gear
Europe’s textile industry faces continued decline
Moncler reinterprets signature outerwear DNA for warmer seasons
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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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
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Amer Sports balance sheet strengthens
S&P Global affirms Amer Sports’ credit rating following debt repayment and improved leverage profile.
Polygiene reports continued growth and margin improvement in 2025
The Swedish ingredient brand reports higher sales and improved profitability in 2025, while publishing its annual report and confirming its AGM date
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.
Outdooractive reshapes leadership for next growth phase
The integrated platform for digital outdoor experiences appointed Albert Brenner as CEO, with founder Hartmut Wimmer stepping back from operations as the company restructures its leadership team.
Canyon names new CEO
The former DT Swiss executive will lead Canyon alongside founder Roman Arnold starting May 2026.
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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 16, 2026
+++ Nike’s Chief Innovation Officer Tony Bignell is stepping down after less than a year, marking the third leadership change in the role in under three years and underscoring ongoing instability in the company’s innovation function
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