All Climbing articles
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ArticleATG completes Lowe Alpine acquisition
The Chinese brand operator has finalized its acquisition of Lowe Alpine and outlined plans to rebuild the brand’s trekking and backpack business.
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ArticleVaude is the first brand certified under Green Shape
The outdoor brand becomes the first to complete independent Green Shape certification, with 80 percent of its fall/winter collection certified.
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News briefsLa Sportiva launches global brand campaign
The Italian outdoor brand introduces “Nothing But Mountain,” a long-term communications platform developed with British creative agency Mynt.
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News briefsRab introduces recycled fishing net fabrics across Microlight collection
The British outdoor brand introduces recycled fishing net fabrics across key Microlight styles, repurposing more than 22 tons of discarded nets.
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News briefsLa Sportiva appoints Simon Kreutz as DACH Marketing Manager
The Italian mountain sports brand has appointed an experienced industry professional to strengthen its marketing activities across German-speaking markets.
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News briefsDecathlon presents new outdoor, running and cycling innovations at 2026 awards
New camping equipment, connected running shoes and bicycle technologies highlight Decathlon’s latest product developments.
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News briefsZyroFisher to open UK showroom as part of Marmot relaunch
The UK distributor is opening a showroom in Cumbria to support Marmot’s return to the British market and showcase other outdoor brands.
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ArticleLa Sportiva appoints Roberto Fortunato as CEO
The Italian outdoor footwear and apparel company has appointed a new CEO and expanded its board while retaining family ownership.
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News briefsSwimming and cycling lead UK adventure searches
New research ranks swimming and cycling as the UK’s most searched adventure activities, with Norwich leading the city rankings.
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ArticleMammut launches adaptive LoopInsulation Active
The Swiss outdoor brand introduces adaptive insulation made from recycled rope waste, supported by new performance and environmental data.
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News briefsKailas launches climbing campaign highlighting partnerships and technical apparel
The Chinese outdoor brand’s latest campaign features international mountaineers and highlights its technical insulation products.
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ArticleHelen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor sales rise 9.2% on Osprey demand
Strong pack demand, new products and international expansion lifted the division, although management lowered its full-year sales forecast.
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ArticleHeatwaves reverse summer momentum in DACH and UK outdoor markets
New OMIS data shows outdoor sales falling sharply in DACH and the UK in July as summer heatwaves weighed on demand.
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ArticleLa Sportiva opens new Brand Store in climbing hub Arco
The Italian mountain sports brand is expanding its retail network with a community-focused store in one of Europe’s key climbing destinations.
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ArticleArc’teryx opens first climbing-focused store in L.A.
The new Venice location combines climbing-specific retail with a climbing wall, community space and event programming.
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ArticleX-Pac brings hyperTEC fabric series to Europe at Performance Days
The new fabric platform targets packs and technical gear for mountaineering, climbing, skiing and bikepacking.
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News briefsColumbia hands European distribution hub to GXO under 10-year deal
A new 10-year agreement puts the outdoor group’s main continental European distribution hub under GXO management.
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ArticleLowe Alpine moves to new owner as Equip focuses on Rab
The transaction separates two long-standing outdoor brands, with Equip focusing on Rab and Lowe Alpine set for renewed investment under new ownership.
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ArticleVF reaches 2030 operational emissions target four years early
The group has surpassed its 2030 Scope 1 and 2 targets, while its new report also highlights remaining gaps in materials and supply chain emissions.
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OpinionCanada’s tariff fight with the US could open doors for European outdoor brands
Punitive tariffs are only part of the story. Canada’s push toward Europe could have longer-term implications for the outdoor industry. An opinion piece by OIC editor Wolfgang Greiner
