Bicycle Stocks H1 2026: Sustainable behaviors dip amid countless economic challenges
Our H1 2026 analysis shows 71% of bicycle stocks declined as geopolitical tensions, weak demand and market uncertainty weighed on the sector.
2025 Bicycle Industry Stock Chart: Full warehouses and weak demand weigh on soft mobility stocks
Find out why only a third of the publicly listed companies in our bicycle industry chart benefited from last year’s boom – and why almost two-thirds were left untouched by it.
Rugged footwear sales down again in 2024
US and European rugged footwear markets declined again in 2024, while only a few brands saw growth despite a shift toward athletic styles.
Analysis
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Swedish discretionary retail recovery strengthens as HUI raises 2026 forecast
Sweden’s discretionary retail sector is recovering faster than expected as improving household finances and pent-up demand translate into stronger consumer spending.
OIA reports continued growth in hiking and trail running
Survey: Outdoor sports gain further momentum in France
Sports insoles market forecast to reach $8.4bn
Outdoor retailers climb NRF Top 100
Boa study links fit system to cycling performance gains
Haglöfs maps Sweden’s least-visited outdoor destinations
The North Face, Adidas highlighted by Kantar
US outdoor participation hits record as engagement declines
Garmin reports growth in indoor running and cycling activity
Sportswear market to exceed $531bn by 2031