All General Outdoor articles – Page 24
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer spotlights AI, retail and inclusion
From independent retail and Gen Z consumers to wearable technology and circular business models, OR’s Industry Day will focus on the forces reshaping the outdoor market.
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ArticleSalomon signs Jisoo as global ambassador
The French mountain sports brand is expanding its reach beyond performance sport through a long-term partnership with one of Asia’s most influential cultural figures.
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ArticleWeichert Agencies expands Nordic sourcing partnership with Huginbiz
The Performance Days founder is deepening its Nordic market presence through an expanded cooperation with Scandinavian sourcing and business development specialist Huginbiz.
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News briefsPeak Performance appoints Rainer Fink to lead Central European B2B business
The Swedish mountain sports brand is strengthening its wholesale leadership in Central Europe as longtime executive Martin Gaffal exits to launch a new venture in the padel segment.
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ArticleMunich’s Sporthaus Schuster explores how sport shapes urban identity
The Munich outdoor retailer is using the 2026 World Cup as a backdrop for a campaign centered on sport as part of daily urban life rather than stadium spectacle.
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ArticleSportswear market to exceed $531bn by 2031
A new industry forecast points to continued growth in sportswear, driven by athleisure demand, women’s categories, sustainability investments and expanding direct-to-consumer strategies.
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ArticleBerghaus deepens North American push with new hires and retail expansion
The British outdoor brand is accelerating its US market strategy through new leadership appointments, specialty retail expansion and strategic agency partnerships.
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ArticleKathmandu momentum offsets Oboz slowdown
Kathmandu continued its recovery in Q3, while Oboz was hit by wholesale timing and Rip Curl stayed resilient in volatile markets.
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ArticleCanada’s MEC brings Gear Swap back to stores
The Canadian retailer is testing a new physical resale and repair concept in British Columbia as demand grows for longer-lasting outdoor gear and circular retail models.
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News briefsReju highlights textile waste at Outside Days
The textile-to-textile recycling specialist is using both industry discussions and a large-scale public installation to spotlight the growing challenge of post-consumer textile waste.
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ArticleThruDark: From Special Forces roots to global growth
Born from frustrations with failing military gear, British outdoor brand ThruDark is now approaching £20m in revenue while preparing for international retail expansion and its next stage of technical product development.
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ArticleBritish Columbia establishes repair hub for outdoor industry
A new outdoor gear repair and manufacturing hub in British Columbia, Canada, aims to combine circular economy principles, workforce development and local outdoor industry innovation under one roof.
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ArticleDevold broadens merino’s role in summer outdoor apparel
The Norwegian wool specialist is broadening its challenge to synthetic-dominated outdoor apparel categories with new lightweight merino concepts for trail running, hiking and everyday use.
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News briefsGrassroots expands retailer education at Connect
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is sharpening its educational focus at the upcoming Connect Show with new sessions on AI, retail analytics and inventory planning as specialty retailers navigate increasingly complex operating conditions.
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News briefsANWR grows volume despite softer earnings
Germany’s ANWR Group increased business volume in 2025 while accelerating AI, retail analytics and international expansion initiatives.
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ArticleCotswold Outdoor Group relocates HQ to Swindon
The British retail group has relocated its headquarters to a new sustainability-focused office complex in Swindon, using mountain-inspired design elements to reinforce its outdoor retail identity and support future growth.
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News briefsAAC project promotes sustainable alpine tourism strategies
The cross-border Alpine Awareness Camps initiative is pushing for stronger regional approaches to visitor management, mountain safety and environmental awareness as alpine destinations face growing tourism pressure.
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ArticleVeja’s new repair school in Roubaix trains artisans
In the former textile city of Roubaix, a new repair school supported by Veja is tackling textile waste, skills shortages and youth unemployment through paid training in sneaker and garment repair.
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ArticleAlchemie claims major water savings in dyeing
Alchemie Technology says third-party validated testing of its Endeavour digital dyeing platform demonstrated water reductions of up to 92% compared to conventional textile dyeing methods, highlighting the growing industry push toward lower-impact production technologies.
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News briefsGrassroots Outdoor Alliance reveals 2026 award nominees
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has unveiled the nominees for its 2026 Specialty Awards ahead of the upcoming Grassroots Connect show in Reno, highlighting the retailers, brands and sales representatives shaping the future of independent outdoor retail.
