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ArticleAluula reports Q1 loss due to windsports slowdown, highlights growth plans
The Canadian materials company’s Q1 sales dipped 37 percent amid windsport headwinds, but strategic hires, new markets and solid margins signal strong growth potential ahead.
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ArticleBike24 swings to profit in 2024, expects strong 2025 growth
E-commerce cycling retailer Bike24 reports €5.3 million in adjusted Ebitda for 2024 after prior-year loss.
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ArticleRetail’s new role: Enabling circularity
Retailers must seamlessly integrate omnichannel, consumer- and product-centric approaches while embracing circular economy principles, says our author.
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ArticleKMD reports wider H1 loss, but Kathmandu sales trends improve
Despite a tough first half, the parent of Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl sees positive momentum in DTC growth and forward wholesale orders across its key outdoor labels.
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ArticleBeyond ownership: The future of omni-channel sports retail in a circular economy
As the outdoor and sports industry grapples with rapid change, a two-part series by our expert contributor Sébastien Willefert explores the opportunities and pitfalls of circular business models in retail.
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ArticleCarbios announces changes to its governance
Isabelle Parize is the new Chairwoman, while Vincent Kamel is the new CEO, both with immediate effect.
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ArticleMips reports strong growth and sustainability gains in 2024
The helmet safety innovator released its 2024 Annual & Sustainability Report, revealing a standout year in both profit and environmental progress.
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ArticleGerman Komoot changes into Italian hands
The owner of WeTransfer takes over Komoot to help scale the route-planning platform globally, aiming to enhance the outdoor experience for millions of users.
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ArticleNLRB finds REI withheld wages from unionized employees
The independent federal agency has found the US retail co-op illegally withheld raises from union workers and failed to bargain fairly, prompting calls for accountability and back pay.
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ArticlePOW launches global glacier protection campaign
Protect Our Winters is launching a global campaign for glacier preservation, calling for urgent action to combat rapid ice loss and protect water security.
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ArticleBlack Diamond appoints new GM for EMEA
Alex Maerz brings 25 years of industry experience to the role of expanding the brand’s presence in key markets.
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ArticleThredUp’s 2025 resale report: online resale is booming amid changing consumer trends
The resale platform’s 2025 Resale Report shows rapid growth in online resale, with AI and social commerce reshaping secondhand shopping trends.
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ArticleUK Outdoor Industry Awards 2025: Winners announced
The awards recognized outstanding products across ten categories, with the Rab Veil XP 30 named Product of the Year.
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ArticleIntersport Austria reports strong winter and growth throughout the year
The Austrian retail group reports a strong winter season with a 17 percent rise in ski rentals, robust growth in running and fitness and expanding year-round sports offerings.
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ArticleGarmin and researchers present first findings on happiness
Garmin and top researchers have unveiled some early insights from a groundbreaking study linking physical activity, sleep and social engagement to happiness.
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ArticleMammut names new Chief Commercial Officer
The Swiss brand welcomes Jérémie Blondel, bringing decades of industry experience and succeeding Felix Münnich.
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ArticleNew Wave GmbH strengthens board with industry experts
New Wave GmbH strengthens its board with seasoned industry experts, reinforcing its commitment to growth, sustainability, and innovation.
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ArticleBlack Diamond produces climbing hardware and trekking poles from recycled aluminum
The company takes a bold step in sustainability by verifying recycled aluminum in its gear.
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ArticleMerida reports loss on Specialized write down, but core business strengthens
Despite a major writedown on its Specialized investment, the Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer’s core business is growing.
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ArticleYeti appoints two industry veterans to strengthen board leadership
The Texas-based company adds J. Magnus Welander and Arne Arens to its Board of Directors, reinforcing its growth strategy.
