Outdoor brands power Anta Sports’ H1 growth
Specialist brands significantly outpaced the group, with premium outdoor categories driving growth and a major brand revitalization starting in H2.
Wolverine raises 2026 outlook on continued growth at Merrell and Saucony
Wolverine Worldwide raised its full-year forecast again. Merrell and Saucony drove growth, while international sales rose nearly 11%. Tariffs and Sweaty Betty remain headwinds.
Columbia Sportswear Q2 sales rise as footwear gains momentum
Footwear and international markets drove Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 sales higher, while tariff refunds lifted margins and earnings.
VF bets on Altra as Vans turnaround remains slow
VF Corp. reported higher first-quarter revenue as CEO Bracken Darrell positioned Altra as the group’s next growth driver.
Running keeps driving Deckers: Hoka delivers again
Deckers has posted its strongest-ever first quarter, topping $1 billion in revenue for the first time as Hoka continues to outrun the competition.
Teva expands trail and lifestyle footwear for Fall 2026
Teva has introduced its Fall 2026 footwear collection, led by the athlete-developed Trailpeak trail running shoe and additions across its Aventrail, Hurricane, ReEmber and lifestyle ranges.
Lowa and Neureuthers launch children’s activity shoe
Lowa has partnered with Felix and Miriam Neureuther to launch the Fauli GTX children’s shoe and an in-store campaign promoting physical activity.
Lowa appoints Giuseppe De Biasi operations chief
Lowa has appointed Giuseppe De Biasi as General Manager Operations, adding international retail and transformation expertise to its executive team.
Workers target TNF over Movement Gyms partnership
Unionized climbing gym workers plan nationwide protests at The North Face stores, urging VF Corp. to end its partnership with Movement Gyms over alleged labor rights violations.
Teva partners with EOCA and IGOT
The outdoor footwear brand is partnering with EOCA and the It’s Great Out There Coalition to support conservation and inclusive access to nature.
