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ArticleFenix Outdoor improves earnings in Q1 despite restructuring
Fenix Outdoor reported a solid start to the year, but restructuring efforts continue to weigh on cash flow, operations and overall earnings quality.
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ArticleSports retail remains niche in global top 50
Just a handful of sports-focused players appear in the global top 50 retailers, underscoring the industry’s reliance on multi-category giants.
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News briefsOutdooractive reshapes leadership for next growth phase
The integrated platform for digital outdoor experiences appointed Albert Brenner as CEO, with founder Hartmut Wimmer stepping back from operations as the company restructures its leadership team.
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ArticlePrice pressure shapes new retail behavior in Europe
A new YouGov study shows consumers in Germany and across Europe balancing cost control with convenience, health and emotional shopping expectations.
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ArticleAmerican Tall enters camping gear market
The North American tall-focused apparel brand expands beyond apparel with a camping gear range designed specifically for tall consumers up to 216 cm.
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ArticleBackcountry launches brand incubator with first acquisition
The US outdoor retailer has launched its Garage innovation platform and acquired Coalatree as its first partner brand to support emerging outdoor companies.
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News briefseBay turns resale into real-world retail
eBay introduces a three-day SoHo market where visitors must list items to gain access to curated resale shopping.
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News briefsGerman e-commerce shows resilient consumer demand
Germany’s e-commerce sector holds steady despite economic pressures, with apparel and leisure segments showing stable demand.
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ArticleVinted grows revenue as resale demand accelerates
The online marketplace for second-hand clothing reported strong 2025 growth, highlighting rising demand for second-hand fashion and the continued expansion of resale markets.
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ArticleDecathlon grows sales and profit in 2025
The France-based group reported solid 2025 growth, with higher sales, rising profitability and continued momentum across key categories.
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News briefsIntersport Austria completes Slovenia acquisition
Intersport Austria completes takeover of the Slovenian group, expanding its reach across Southeast Europe.
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ArticleOMIS expands into DACH markets
EOG’s OMIS has launched in the DACH region, extending its sell-out data platform across Europe’s largest outdoor markets.
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ArticleIntersport grows sales as Outdoor remains solid
IIC reported slight growth in 2025, with Outdoor delivering solid results alongside strong Running performance.
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News briefsEU targets unsafe goods on online platforms
The EU has agreed on customs reforms that could fine e-commerce platforms for unsafe imported goods sold online.
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ArticleBergzeit reports record revenue growth
The German outdoor retailer reported record revenue growth, supported by profitability gains, automation, and a loyal customer base.
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ArticleBike24 narrows losses as growth returns
Online bike retailer Bike24 improved profitability in 2025 as revenue growth returned and fourth-quarter momentum strengthened.
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News briefsEOG adds Cordura, Amazon, Bradshaw Taylor
Cordura, Amazon and Bradshaw Taylor join the European Outdoor Group, broadening its industry network.
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News briefsSigma Sports plans curated marketplace launch
Sigma Sports prepares a curated marketplace, targeting specialist sellers ahead of a summer 2026 launch.
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ArticleIntersport Austria sales rise 7% in H1
Strong winter sports demand and outdoor momentum supported above-market growth in the first half.
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ArticleSport 2000 sees outdoor drive 2025 growth
Outdoor emerged as the strongest category as the retail group outperformed the market with 8.2 percent growth.
