The latest news, analysis and data on corporate strategic initiatives, the latest mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, insolvencies and cooperations in the outdoor industry.
Alpkit secures new investment
The outdoor and cycling equipment maker restructures its finances to secure jobs, stores and long-term operations.
Sport 2000 enters Polish market
The sporting goods retail cooperative is expanding eastward through a new partnership targeting a fast-growing consumer market.
Spar sells Hervis
The Austrian grocery group has divested its long-standing sports retail arm, transferring the chain to two private investors.
Sympatex files for provisional insolvency to facilitate restructuring
The Munich-based membrane technology specialist seeks restructuring protection as operations continue and employee wages are secured.
Primient to acquire full ownership of Primient Covation
The bio-based materials producer moves to full ownership of the joint venture supplying Bio-PDO to textile and chemical markets.
Canyon to cut 320 jobs
The German bicycle maker plans significant layoffs amid shifting market conditions and restructuring, affecting core European sites.
La Sportiva opens Annecy showroom
The Italian mountain sports specialist strengthens its presence in a key European outdoor hub with a permanent base in the French Alps.
WEF links sports economy growth to activity
The Geneva-based global policy forum outlines how inactivity and climate risks could threaten future growth in the sports economy.
Intersport Austria acquires Slovenia unit
The Austrian sporting goods retailer expands its footprint in Central and Southeast Europe through a cross-border acquisition.
Outdoor brands outline priorities at ICR 2026
Outdoor and active brands used the January ICR Conference to detail recovery progress, growth priorities and margin strategies.