All General Outdoor articles – Page 13
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Houdini and Sport Conrad launch ‘Circular Experience’
The Swedish outdoor innovator and the German retailer partner to make circular design tangible through an interactive trail.
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Icebug supports Vietnamese factories with solar energy
The Swedish outdoor footwear brand backs solar-powered transformation at its Vietnamese factories, cutting carbon emissions without added cost.
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Article
Czechoslovak Group advances Kinetic Group integration
The Czech defense and industrial group sees strong growth as it integrates the US ammunition manufacturer acquired in 2024 from Vista Outdoor.
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Ortlieb names new sales and finance leaders
The German outdoor gear manufacturer announces key personnel changes to strengthen retail partnerships and financial leadership.
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Article
New Wave Group acquires Austria’s Cotton Classics
The Swedish multi-sector brand group expands its reach in Central Europe with the acquisition of a leading textile wholesaler in Austria.
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Outside Festival draws 35,000 to Denver, underscoring consumer momentum in outdoor culture
More than 35,000 people gathered in Denver to celebrate gear, music and outdoor culture as the fast-growing US event blurs lines between festival and industry summit.
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Merrell opens Cotswolds flagship
The US outdoor footwear brand opens UK store near heritage trails to boost local retail reach.
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Houdini reopens outlet store in Stockholm
The Swedish outdoor apparel brand returns to offer customers an in-person shopping experience and outlet pricing.
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Opinion
Are we overdesigning our products? Does this miss the bigger audience?
A walk with the 3 Dads raising awareness about suicide prevention gets columnist Charles Ross thinking about who today’s outdoor consumers really are – and what gear they actually need.
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Switchback Spring debuts with strong industry support
The new US trade event for the outdoor industry attracted nearly 200 brands, hundreds of retailers and is already planning a larger 2026 edition.
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Swedish sporting goods sector remains cautiously optimistic
The latest Sportbarometern highlights strong consumer demand for outdoor activity gear and continued confidence among Sweden’s sports retailers and suppliers.
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Rab partners with Polar Academy for 2025
The UK-based outdoor apparel brand collaborates with the Scottish youth charity to support Arctic expeditions and future gear development.
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Article
KMD Brands Q3 sales decline, e-commerce grows
The outdoor and sportswear group sees e-commerce growth and stronger June sales, despite weather-related setbacks in its core brands.
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Alipay+ enables smart glasses payments globally
The digital payment platform has completed the first smart glasses-based e-wallet transaction, aiming to broaden global mobile payment scenarios.
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Amer Sports appoints new president for Greater China
The multinational sportswear group has named a new regional president to lead its operations in one of the industry’s most dynamic markets.
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OTS 2025 reports record growth in attendance
The UK’s only outdoor-focused trade show sees sharp increases in visitor numbers, repeat attendance and brand engagement across multiple sectors.
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W.L. Gore greenwashing suit dropped
Consumers drop a lawsuit against the maker of Gore-Tex over greenwashing claims tied to PFAS use and alleged misleading sustainability marketing.
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Deuter adds Veloconnect interface for retail partners
The German backpack and gear specialist has implemented a new system to streamline digital ordering and inventory for its retail network.
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ANWR-Garant Austria relocates
The German-based retail group consolidates its Austrian operations under one roof to streamline collaboration and reduce structural redundancies.
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Intersport France reports strong 2024 growth
The French sporting goods retailer reports significant annual growth, with plans to expand its reach and outdoor product offerings by 2030.