All General Outdoor articles – Page 28
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer owner set for Apollo takeover ahead of Minneapolis relaunch
Just months before OR’s high-stakes move to Minneapolis, owner Emerald is set to be acquired by Apollo and merged with Questex in a major trade show industry deal.
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ArticleTapeless zipper technology targets lower-impact production
Zipper technology developer NoTape will present a tape-free zipper construction at European Outdoor Week in Riva del Garda, positioning it as a new approach to sustainable component design.
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News briefsThule shareholders approve dividend and board changes
Thule Group shareholders approved a higher dividend, board appointments and new share repurchase and incentive programs at the company’s 2026 AGM.
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ArticleLowa reinvents itself: New brand identity, trail running ambitions and international growth
The German footwear specialist is repositioning its brand with a new identity, expanded trail running focus and stronger international growth plans.
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ArticlePatagonia brings Worn Wear repair services to Riva
Patagonia’s Worn Wear repair team will provide free clothing repairs during European Outdoor Week as part of its ongoing circularity initiative.
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ArticleOIA opens entries for 2027 industry awards
The UK outdoor industry’s annual product awards are now accepting entries, with finalists to be showcased at OTS in Liverpool.
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News briefsOrtovox retains Fair Wear leader status
The German mountain sports specialist improved its latest Fair Wear performance score through new supplier management and transparency measures.
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ArticleBergans restructures Central Europe sales
The Norwegian outdoor brand is restructuring its Central European sales organization with a new distribution model and retail strategy.
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ArticleIndustrial-scale polyester textile recycling validated
The partners successfully processed post-consumer polyester textiles into recycled monomers for new textile production.
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ArticleProducts of Change partners with Worldly
The collaboration aims to simplify sustainability reporting and improve data interoperability for the global licensing industry.
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News briefsScandinavian Village returns to Riva
Nordic outdoor brands and other industry groups will again collaborate on a shared networking hub during the Outdoor trade show in Italy.
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ArticleOIA Capitol Summit targets tariffs and outdoor recreation access
Outdoor industry executives met with US lawmakers to push for policy stability, infrastructure investment and public lands access.
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ArticleZyroFisher takes over Marmot distribution
The UK distributor will handle Marmot’s apparel, tents, sleeping bags and backpack categories beginning with AW26.
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors Q2 sales rise 16%
Strong fishing demand led Johnson Outdoors’ second-quarter recovery, while camping, watercraft and diving also improved.
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OpinionTechtextil & Texprocess: Where innovation meets industry
Contributor Alexa Dehmel reports from Techtextil & Texprocess 2026 in Frankfurt, where AI, advanced materials and unexpected encounters shaped one of the textile industry’s most influential trade fairs.
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ArticlePidigi acquires Sympatex assets
Italian supplier Pidigi will continue the Sympatex business following the membrane specialist’s insolvency proceedings.
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ArticleUnifi narrows Q3 loss as margins recover
Cost reductions and improved gross profit helped Unifi narrow its third-quarter loss despite lower year-over-year sales.
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ArticleHelly Hansen lifts Kontoor’s Q1
Helly Hansen outperformed in Kontoor’s first quarter, as the group raised its outlook and moved to divest Lee.
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ArticleLenzing returns to profit in Q1
After three loss-making quarters in 2025, Lenzing returned to positive net income and sharply improved free cash flow.
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ArticleBlack Diamond parent ‘evaluates strategic alternatives’, cuts 2026 outlook
Clarus improved Q1 sales and margins, but lowered its 2026 forecast and began reviewing options, including possible divestitures.
