All General Outdoor articles – Page 6
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News briefsSalomon expands UK retail network with Liverpool opening
The 325-sqm Liverpool location marks the outdoor brand’s first regular retail store outside London.
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News briefsLa Cordée to close after 73 years in Québec outdoor retail
The Québec outdoor institution will close its remaining stores after seeking creditor protection for the second time in six years.
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News briefsChatGPT adds virtual try-on as OpenAI expands shopping tools
The new feature lets shoppers visualize clothing and accessories on themselves as OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s role in product discovery.
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News briefsOrthofeet expands DACH wholesale network with growing outdoor range
The US comfort-footwear specialist is expanding its DACH wholesale presence while adding more hiking and outdoor models.
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News briefsSportshopen continues store expansion after financial restructuring
The Swedish sporting goods retailer is opening stores again after emerging from a major financial restructuring in 2024.
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OpinionAI is already here; the outdoor industry is still writing the rules
Outdoor companies are embracing AI, but approaches to data, accountability, creativity and human oversight remain far from settled.
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News briefsMeta launches Muse AI agent for small businesses
The new AI agent can work across commerce, accounting, marketing and customer systems, while sensitive actions require approval.
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ArticleGaleria files for fourth insolvency as 83 stores remain open
Germany’s largest remaining department store chain has filed for insolvency again, leaving the future of 83 stores and 12,000 employees uncertain.
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News briefsMerrell signs three-year Sundance partnership around outdoor storytelling
Six filmmakers will receive $20,000 each to create short films, while Merrell becomes the 2027 Sundance Film Festival’s footwear partner.
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News briefsRieter changes CEO and chairman as Oetterli steps down
The leadership change follows the Barmag acquisition, which expanded Rieter into the man-made fibers segment.
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ArticleSilje Garberg Ree takes over as CEO of Brav and Swix
The former Bergans chief takes over Brav and Swix following a major restructuring at the Nordic outdoor group.
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ArticlePradco acquires Kent Outdoors in move into watersports
The EBSCO subsidiary is moving beyond hunting and fishing with the acquisition of a portfolio spanning watersports and marine safety.
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ArticleLenzing launches €300m rights issue to fund strategic reset
The fiber producer is putting new financing behind its strategic reset, including a sharper premium textile focus, footprint consolidation and further cost cuts.
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ArticleElena Colombo takes over leadership of LaMunt from Ruth Oberrauch
The former Commercial Manager assumes overall responsibility for the women’s mountain sports brand, while Ruth Oberrauch focuses on leading Oberalp Group.
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ArticleNorth Outdoor expands into Germany with Herbert Horelt
The Finnish merino specialist is targeting 40 to 50 retail partners as it builds its presence in Germany and neighboring markets.
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ArticleBrav losses deepen as Ferd backs turnaround with fresh capital
The Swix and Lundhags owner suffered another difficult year in 2025, prompting further financial support from parent Ferd.
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News briefsColumbia hands European distribution hub to GXO under 10-year deal
A new 10-year agreement puts the outdoor group’s main continental European distribution hub under GXO management.
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News briefsThredUp makes first move into live commerce with Whatnot
The resale platform is opening a new sales channel while exploring ways to supply independent live sellers with inventory and technology.
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News briefsKulkea seeks new owner as founder prepares to step back
The Massachusetts ski and travel bag specialist has appointed Bell Lap Advisors to run a sale process as its founder prepares to leave day-to-day management.
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ArticleFox Factory discloses financial fallout from Marucci divestment
New financial details put a price tag on Fox Factory’s brief foray into diamond sports, including a $120.1 million loss from the Marucci divestment.
