All General Outdoor articles – Page 9
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News briefsHuntsman Q2 revenue rises as losses narrow
Huntsman narrowed its Q2 loss sharply as higher volumes and pricing lifted revenue and adjusted Ebitda across all three segments.
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ArticleColumbia Sportswear Q2 sales rise as footwear gains momentum
Footwear and international markets drove Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 sales higher, while tariff refunds lifted margins and earnings.
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ArticleCanada Goose Q1 sales rise as losses narrow
The Toronto-based outerwear group increased Q1 sales by 10% and narrowed losses, as strong growth in Greater China and a wholesale rebound offset weaker demand in North America and EMEA.
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News briefsKatadyn takes over HydraPak distribution in Germany, Austria
Katadyn will become HydraPak’s exclusive distributor in Germany and Austria from Jan. 1, 2027, expanding an existing partnership between the two outdoor brands.
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ArticleJacobs sells Mammut to Chinese investor
Jacobs Capital is selling Mammut to Chinese alternative investment firm CPE, ending a five-year ownership period marked by international expansion, higher margins and double-digit annual sales growth.
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ArticleVF bets on Altra as Vans turnaround remains slow
VF Corp. reported higher first-quarter revenue as CEO Bracken Darrell positioned Altra as the group’s next growth driver.
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News briefsVF adds CFO role to Dalmia’s remit
VF COO Abhishek Dalmia will also take over as CFO, succeeding Paul Vogel and bringing finance and operations under one executive.
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ArticleBCI partners with Uzbekistan on cotton standards
BCI will support Uzbekistan in strengthening cotton standards and exploring a national sustainability standard benchmarked against its own system.
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ArticleGarmin raises outlook despite Outdoor sales dip
The multinational tech company raised its 2026 outlook after record Q2 revenue and operating income, while Outdoor sales slipped 2 percent despite higher profitability.
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News briefsGrassroots Outdoor Alliance elects new board officers
The US retail alliance has elected its board officers for the coming year and added Appalachian Outfitters co-owner Kevin Leffler as a director.
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ArticleRocky Brands raises outlook after strong Q2
Rocky Brands posted 12 percent Q2 sales growth and sharply higher profits, helped by strong footwear demand and $15 million in tariff refunds.
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ArticleBAREFooT fair expands after strong second edition
The barefoot footwear trade show attracted 102 exhibitors from 26 countries, prompting organizers to schedule two editions at Messe Offenbach in 2027.
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ArticleZDHC reports wider adoption of chemical management tools
ZDHC reports rising supplier participation, chemical transparency and certification across its Roadmap to Zero program.
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News briefsSweden plans PFAS ban from 2028
Sweden plans to ban PFAS in consumer products from 2028, ahead of expected EU legislation on forever chemicals.
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News briefsVF expands community college scholarship partnership
VF has expanded its community college scholarship program, which has awarded 113 scholarships to 101 students since 2022.
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ArticleLenzing restructures fiber network and plans €300m capital increase
Lenzing will close fiber plants in Austria and the UK, target €120 million in savings and raise up to €300 million in new equity.
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News briefsSorona and WGSN identify 2027 material trends
Sorona and WGSN identify bio-based hybrids, climate-adaptive fabrics and skin-focused textiles as key apparel trends through 2027.
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ArticleNiber strengthens ingredient-brand strategy with key appointments
The performance-materials company is accelerating its ingredient-brand strategy with two senior appointments as it positions its PFAS-free electrospinning platform as a global performance brand.
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ArticleMammut highlights PFAS milestone in 2025 Responsibility Report
Mammut’s 2025 Responsibility Report highlights its PFAS transition, validated net-zero target and continued progress in repair and circularity.
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ArticleGerman repair law highlights retail challenges
Germany’s new repair law strengthens consumer rights, but a NIM study finds cost and awareness remain major barriers.
