All General Outdoor articles – Page 2
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News briefsSalomon adapts trail running platform for hiking
The new mid-cut hiking shoe applies technologies from Salomon’s trail running range to deliver lightweight cushioning, stability and weather protection for technical terrain.
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News briefsKontoor Brands appoints Tom Waldron to board
Former Kontoor COO and Wrangler brand leader Tom Waldron has joined the company’s Board of Directors following an expansion of the board to seven members.
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News briefsMoncler H1 sales rise as Stone Island outpaces
The Italian luxury outdoor brand increased first-half revenue and profitability, with Stone Island maintaining double-digit growth as the Moncler brand slowed in Q2.
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ArticlePolygiene returns to profit as Q2 margins improve
Polygiene returned to positive Ebitda and Ebit in Q2 as stable sales, lower costs and pricing measures supported a sharp margin improvement.
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News briefsVaude marks 25 years of company childcare
The German outdoor brand is celebrating 25 years of its on-site childcare center, highlighting its long-term commitment to family-friendly employment and workforce retention.
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News briefsTatonka renews SA8000 certification for Vietnam factories
TÜV Rheinland has renewed the social responsibility certification of Tatonka’s two company-owned factories in Vietnam for another three years.
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News briefsWing Group CEO joins US trade advisory committee
Andrew Branagh will represent small-business and manufacturing interests on a US government committee advising on trade policy and negotiations.
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News briefsSurvey: Outdoor sports gain further momentum in France
A new OpinionWay survey commissioned by Intersport found that 79 percent of French adults already participate in outdoor sports, while more than half want to spend even more time being active outdoors.
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ArticleKMD expects higher FY26 sales and Ebitda
The New-Zealand-based group expects higher fiscal 2026 sales and underlying Ebitda, supported by improving Kathmandu performance and Oboz’s return to growth despite continued pressure at Rip Curl.
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News briefsSalomon appoints Nike veteran to lead Greater China
Former Nike executive Vincent Du will lead Salomon’s next phase of growth in Greater China, focusing on retail expansion and key product categories.
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News briefsGermany: bevh backs call for liberalized Sunday trading rules
Germany’s e-commerce association has joined retailers in calling for more flexible shop opening rules, arguing that current regulations no longer reflect consumer behavior or modern retailing.
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ArticleCanada Goose completes first sustainability strategy
The Canadian outerwear brand reported a 50% reduction in operational emissions since FY19, secured SBTi approval for its climate targets and outlined the priorities for the next phase of its sustainability strategy.
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ArticleSchöffel publishes 2025 sustainability report, advances circularity strategy
The German outdoor and workwear specialist has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress on circularity, supply chain responsibility and climate action while preparing science-based emissions targets for SBTi validation.
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News briefsWileytex unveils salt-free cotton dyeing technology
The Taiwanese textile technology company says its new ecoloration process cuts water use by up to 90 percent while eliminating salt and steam from cotton dyeing.
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News briefsFTC 2027 in Delhi to spotlight new frontiers in technical textiles
The international conference at IIT Delhi will bring together researchers and industry leaders to discuss smart textiles, sustainability, AI, advanced materials and the future of textile manufacturing.
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ArticleFenix Outdoor turnaround stalls as Germany weighs on first-half performance
Fenix Outdoor’s hoped-for recovery remains elusive at the halfway point of fiscal 2026, with a weak and price-pressured German market.
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ArticleIntersport Germany raises ESG reporting transparency
The German sporting goods retail group has aligned its sustainability reporting with the VSME standard while expanding renewable energy and circularity projects
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ArticleUvex Group marks 100 years with €683m in sales
The German safety and sports equipment group is marking its 100th anniversary with 3,000 employees, 49 subsidiaries and annual sales of €683 million.
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ArticleAku launches alpine water-awareness initiative
The Italian footwear brand is working with tourism and mountain-guide partners to raise awareness of water scarcity at alpine huts.
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News briefsVaude wins VDMD sustainability design award
Vaude’s Cottoncore collection has received the 2026 VDMD Design Award for Sustainable Collections, recognizing its combination of sustainable materials, functional design and German manufacturing.
