All General Outdoor articles – Page 5
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ArticleSGI Europe to explore consumer relevance of innovation and sustainability at Performance Days
An industry panel in Munich will explore how technical innovations and sustainability efforts translate into meaningful benefits for consumers.
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News briefsSalomon promotes Katharina Bahde to VP Global Strategy & Transformation
The executive joins the brand’s leadership committee after two years working on strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
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News briefsIntersport Germany donates €50,000 to DKMS
A year-long partnership combined retail events, football and donor registration to support the fight against blood cancer.
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ArticleGCE International acquires performance sock specialist Thorlo
The new owner plans to expand the US performance sock brand’s distribution, product portfolio and international reach.
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ArticleHelen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor sales rise 9.2% on Osprey demand
Strong pack demand, new products and international expansion lifted the division, although management lowered its full-year sales forecast.
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News briefsCanada Goose introduces leather and footwear to Snow Goose collection
The Fall/Winter 2026 collection introduces new product categories as Creative Director Haider Ackermann continues to develop the fashion-focused line.
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News briefseFormed Ventures acquires Outdoor Life to build AI-powered retail marketplace
The new owner plans to combine the historic outdoor publication’s editorial content with an expanded, AI-powered retail marketplace.
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News briefsDecathlon and MediaMarktSaturn expand German store-in-store partnership
Four additional store-in-store locations will open in November as the sporting goods retailer pushes its German network beyond 120 sites.
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ArticleOutdoor and sportswear brands form alliance to tackle microfiber pollution
A new industry alliance aims to accelerate the development of practical solutions to reduce microfiber pollution in textile manufacturing and product development.
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ArticleeBay report points to growing mainstream role of apparel recommerce
Fashion and footwear rank among the leading categories as new global research finds that consumers are increasingly incorporating secondhand into their regular spending.
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OpinionExtra focus on Asia: Has the West missed the leap-frogging?
Charles Ross sees signs that Asia’s outdoor industry has moved further ahead than many in the West realize.
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ArticleBetter Trail launches Sustainability Index covering nearly 1,000 outdoor products
The new index compares sustainability across outdoor products and brands, raising questions about assessment methods and product coverage.
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News briefsTersus Solutions names Chris Chambers to lead Fire and PPE business
The textile care specialist has hired a 16-year fire industry veteran to scale its liquid CO2 cleaning technology across the US.
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News briefsCisalfa appoints Nicola Lazzari COO amid European retail expansion
The SportScheck and Voswinkel owner has appointed an experienced retail executive to oversee logistics, planning and operational development.
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News briefsFristads moves 99% of workwear range toward PFAS phase-out
The Swedish workwear brand says only nine products still require intentionally added PFAS as it rules out their use in future launches.
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News briefsGarmin launches Enduro 4 with up to 320-hour GPS battery life
The new ultra-endurance smartwatch combines extended solar-assisted battery life with updated training, mapping and multiday activity features.
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OpinionFunctional Textiles Shanghai turns disruption into innovation
Charles Ross reports how Functional Textiles Shanghai reinvented itself in just 16 days.
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ArticleEOCA and outdoor companies urge EU to retain nature directives
EOCA and major outdoor brands are urging the European Commission to retain existing EU nature protection rules amid a 2026 review.
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ArticleHeatwaves reverse summer momentum in DACH and UK outdoor markets
New OMIS data shows outdoor sales falling sharply in DACH and the UK in July as summer heatwaves weighed on demand.
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ArticleThermore supplies recycled insulation for Patagonia’s new Heyes Peak collection
The insulation specialist is supplying its recycled synthetic EVOdown fill for five styles in Patagonia’s new transitional-weather collection.
