All Climbing articles – Page 2
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News briefsLa Sportiva expands international DTC with ESW partnership
The Italian mountain sports brand is combining in-house e-commerce operations with ESW’s cross-border infrastructure to support international growth.
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ArticleOberalp Group appoints Stefan Rainer as new CEO
The longtime Chief Sales Officer will take the helm of the €300 million-plus brand group on Oct. 1, while Christoph Engl will move into an advisory role.
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News briefsNikwax appoints Jens Groeschel as Sales Manager Germany
The outdoor gear care specialist has hired an experienced industry sales manager to expand its German retail network as it approaches its 50th anniversary.
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News briefsArc’teryx expands Montréal presence with new Alpha Store
The Canadian outdoor brand has relocated its downtown Montréal store to a larger three-level location combining retail, repair, resale and community spaces.
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ArticleSwitchback at TRE details outdoor-focused education and exhibitor lineup
The outdoor-focused section of The Running Event is building its fifth edition around specialty retail education and a broad mix of outdoor and running brands.
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ArticleHeiko Schäfer: ‘Our identity, our base in Switzerland and our strategy aren’t changing’
Regina Henkel talks to Mammut CEO Heiko Schäfer about CPE’s takeover, the brand’s Swiss identity and its growth ambitions in Asia and North America.
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News briefsPeter Rauch named president of Mountain Hardwear
The long-time Columbia Sportswear executive succeeds Troy Sicotte, who is moving into a new global sales role at Mountain Hardwear.
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News briefsKeen gives Jasper a barefoot-inspired redesign with EcoEnd midsole
The new Jasper Merko combines a low-profile construction with Keen’s glue-free sole bonding and biodegradation-enhancing midsole technology.
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ArticleLowa-backed scholarship project puts Noemi Kreuz on Matterhorn summit
A months-long initiative designed to improve women’s access to mountaineering culminated in a Matterhorn attempt, with scholarship recipient Noemi Kreuz reaching the summit.
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News briefsThe North Face taps Endvr to boost wholesale sell-through
The VF-owned outdoor brand is rolling out digital product education and sales incentives to retail associates across its U.S. and Canadian dealer network.
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ArticleArc’teryx introduces System 0 circular product framework
The Canadian outdoor brand is embedding circular design across the product lifecycle, beginning with a repairable and recyclable Gore-Tex Pro hardshell.
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News briefsVaude opens first brand store in Switzerland
The German outdoor brand is extending its franchise concept internationally with a 160-square-meter store operated by an experienced local retail team.
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis reset puts emerging brands and buyers back at center
After years of uncertainty around the show’s direction, its Minneapolis debut delivered stronger buyer activity, more emerging brands and a new approach to measuring value.
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ArticleHow the state of Maine connects the pieces of its outdoor economy
Maine in New England treats brands, recreation, conservation and economic development as parts of one system. Could its approach hold lessons for Europe?
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ArticlePolartec and Berghaus spotlight performance partnership
Berghaus’ 60th anniversary provides the backdrop for a closer look at its collaboration with Polartec and the British outdoor brand’s product philosophy.
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News briefsUS administration moves to rescind Roadless Rule protections
A proposed rollback of longstanding US forest protections has prompted opposition from outdoor recreation groups over potential impacts on trails and backcountry access.
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ArticleEarnings call: Amer details Arc’teryx, Salomon growth and winter sports outlook
New details from Amer Sports’ Q2 earnings call highlight Arc’teryx and Salomon expansion, Peak Performance’s repositioning and improving winter sports orders.
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News briefsBerghaus to open first standalone store in Manchester
The British outdoor brand will open its first standalone store on Aug. 26, combining retail, repairs and community programming.
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ArticleMilano Mountain Show expands B2B focus for 2026
The six-day event returns in October, with four days dedicated to industry, institutional and tourism stakeholders, following its 2025 debut.
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ArticleArc’teryx and Salomon drive Amer Sports Q2 growth
Strong outdoor momentum contributed to broad-based double-digit growth and prompted a higher full-year outlook.
