All General Outdoor articles – Page 52
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News briefsFunctional Textiles Shanghai postponed to August 2025
Functional Textiles Shanghai 2025 reschedules to Aug. 6–7 due to venue conflict but keeps its format and location at the World Expo Center.
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News briefsBetter Cotton launches sustainability platform in Pakistan’s cotton sector
The new initiative aims to foster stakeholder collaboration to future-proof cotton farming and promote responsible production.
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News briefsColumbia plans to expand in Brazil due to uncertain US trade situation
Columbia Sportswear told Brazilian media it is doubling down on Brazil as US trade policy uncertainty and soaring tariffs disrupt wholesale growth.
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ArticleUS outdoor retail sales increase slightly to $28bn in 2024
Casual outdoor users – not hardcore adventurers – are driving growth in a changing $28 billion market, says OIA’s new Outdoor Retail Sales Trends Report.
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ArticleReju and Rematrix partner to power circular textile supply chain
The French textile regeneration specialist collaborates with the Italian organization to secure sustainable end-of-life textile supply for its first Regeneration Hub.
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ArticleBioLite acquires Goal Zero to expand off-grid energy solutions
The acquisition unites two leaders in portable power, aiming to revolutionize off-grid energy for outdoor enthusiasts and communities worldwide.
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ArticlePassenger halts US expansion due to rising tariffs
UK-based outdoor brand Passenger redirects US inventory to Europe as escalating US tariffs make expansion “a risky proposition.”
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ArticleIntersport Austria highlights 2025 outdoor trends
The Intersport sport report shows that cycling and running are still among the most popular sports among Austrians and that light e-MTBs, trail running innovations and gravel bikes are the strongest trends in 2025.
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ArticleSimplifyber secures $12m to scale bio-based textile innovation
The US materials company secures $12 million to scale up its eco-friendly Fybron material.
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ArticleUnifi launches Repreve with CiCLO for biodegradable synthetics
The company debuts biodegradable Repreve with CiCLO, tackling synthetic microfiber pollution with a globally scalable solution for circular performance textiles.
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ArticleeBay CFO Steve Priest discusses AI’s role in finance transformation
eBay CFO Steve Priest recently revealed how AI is reshaping finance, operations and customer experience in a new interview with The Wall Street Journal.
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ArticleTrove acquires reverse.supply to expand resale leadership in Europe
The US-based resale platform accelerates its international growth by acquiring the German circular fashion technology company, establishing a European HQ and expanding branded resale solutions across 30 countries.
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News briefsCircWool project aims to convert wool waste into sustainable high-performance fibers
The project is turning wool waste into eco-friendly high-performance fibers, marking a major step toward a circular textile economy.
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News briefsUK outdoor industry leaders meet with Parliament to promote health-led economic growth
The industry delegation stresses outdoor activity’s role in boosting health, reducing NHS strain and powering the UK economy.
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News briefsRumpl’s ‘Puffys for Parks’ supports public lands
Rumpl pledges 20% of sales from its National Parks collection to help protect public lands through its new “Puffys for Parks” campaign.
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ArticleOver 60 companies form coalition to protect public lands in the USA
A new business coalition led by The Conservation Alliance unites over 60 brands to oppose threats to US public lands and protect outdoor access.
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ArticleTrump’s 90-day tariff freeze triggers market ramp-up, China excluded
Markets soar globally as temporary tariff relief is announced – except for China, which now faces a 125% import tax.
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News briefseBay invests in Refiberd to boost circular fashion
eBay invests $300,000 in the AI textile-sorting startup to advance circular fashion and scale sustainable solutions in the apparel industry.
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ArticleTopgolf Callaway to sell Jack Wolfskin
The US golf equipment producer has agreed to sell the German outdoor brand to a Chinese group for $290 million.
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News briefsSchöffel Sport’s CEO steps down
Stefan Merkt will leave the company in May after leading a strategic realignment.
