All General Outdoor articles – Page 25
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News briefsAuthentic reshapes leadership for next growth phase
Authentic Brands Group has promoted former Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox to President and CEO, while founder Jamie Salter transitions to Executive Chairman as the company prepares for its next stage of global expansion and acquisition-driven growth.
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News briefsOura confidentially files for IPO amid wearable boom
Oura has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the US, positioning the fast-growing wearable technology company for what could become the largest connected fitness IPO since Peloton and Fitbit.
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OpinionEuropean Outdoor Week: The business of outdoor reconnects
Industry veteran Charles Ross reflects on the first European Outdoor Week in Riva – and argues that the combination of business focus, outdoor culture and community spirit may have given the industry “a shot in the arm” after years of disruption.
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News briefsGoPro launches new Mission 1 camera platform
GoPro has launched its new Mission 1 Series camera platform, introducing a redesigned high-performance imaging system built around a new 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor and an expanded ecosystem of professional-grade accessories and mounts.
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ArticleOutdoor brands spotlight volunteering and community action
Ahead of Germany’s Bundesehrentag on May 23, several outdoor organizations and brands are using volunteer projects, clean-up initiatives and environmental activism platforms to strengthen local communities and encourage more direct engagement with nature conservation.
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ArticleKontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
Kontoor Brands is selling Lee to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up to $1bn, sharpening its focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen as the company shifts toward higher-growth outdoor, workwear and lifestyle categories.
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ArticleNordic Fabric Fair expands into sport and outdoor
Sweden’s Stockholm Fashion District and Huginbiz are relaunching Nordic Fabric Fair in a significantly expanded format that combines fashion sourcing with functional textiles for sport, outdoor, fitness and workwear under one roof.
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ArticleSport 2000 renews supervisory board leadership
Sport 2000 Group International has appointed outdoor industry veteran Martin Kössler as Chair and retail transformation specialist Chantal Dubbert as Deputy Chair as the retail network sharpens its international growth and specialist retail strategy.
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ArticleHaglöfs strengthens wholesale leadership
Haglöfs has appointed former Peak Performance executive Marcus Grönberg as Global Director of Wholesale as the company looks to further strengthen its international retail and omnichannel strategy.
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ArticleDeckers hits record sales as Hoka grows
Hoka remained Deckers’ main outdoor growth driver in FY2026, while Teva stayed within a smaller “Other brands” portfolio that declined sharply.
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ArticleLycra exits Chapter 11 after major debt reduction
The Lycra Company emerges from Chapter 11 protection with more than $1.2bn in debt eliminated and a reshaped leadership structure aimed at stabilizing the fiber specialist for long-term growth.
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News briefsCoats sees softer footwear demand in Q1
Coats reported softer footwear trading in Q1 despite strong reported growth following the OrthoLite acquisition, while apparel remained comparatively resilient.
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ArticleOberalp Group launches generational leadership transition
Oberalp Group is entering a major generational transition as founder Heiner Oberrauch hands the presidency of the South Tyrolean outdoor group to his daughter Ruth Oberrauch, while additional executive leadership changes are planned for later this year.
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ArticleAtomic reshapes global leadership structure
Atomic has introduced a broad international leadership restructuring spanning EMEA, APAC and North America as the ski brand strengthens its omnichannel organization, specialty retail focus and regional market execution.
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News briefs66°North marks centenary with Iceland community exhibition
66°North celebrated its 100th anniversary with a community-focused exhibition during Reykjavík’s DesignMarch festival, highlighting the people and professions that have shaped the brand since 1926.
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ArticleAmer Sports raises guidance after strong Q1
Salomon softgoods, Arc’teryx and Wilson Tennis 360 powered a strong first quarter, prompting Amer Sports to raise its 2026 outlook.
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ArticleRevelyst names Dave Mellon to lead Simms and Outdoor Performance
Revelyst has appointed former Grundéns CEO Dave Mellon as president of Simms Fishing Products and its Outdoor Performance platform, reinforcing its focus on specialty retail, omni-channel growth and product innovation.
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News briefsTeijin Frontier-Asahi Kasei integration named TA Frontier
Teijin Frontier and Asahi Kasei Advance will combine their operations under the new company name TA Frontier from October, targeting growth across textiles, industrial materials and resin products.
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News briefsTextiles Recycling Expo USA exceeds expectations in Charlotte debut
The first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo USA brought nearly 1,900 attendees, major brands and recycling specialists to Charlotte, underlining growing momentum behind circular textile infrastructure in North America.
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News briefsYKK joins ZDHC as signatory supplier
YKK has joined the ZDHC supplier program, aligning its chemical management strategy more closely with industry-wide standards for hazardous chemical elimination and supply chain transparency.
