General Outdoor – Page 14
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Polygiene posts 18% Q1 growth
The Swedish ingredient brand saw double-digit sales growth and strong innovation in Q1, though profitability slipped amid currency headwinds and planned costs.
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Halti reduces emissions at its headquarters by 50%
The Finnish company reports significant environmental progress at its headquarters in Sipoo, including heating system upgrades and office culture changes.
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WeSports acquires SM Sport to strengthen orienteering leadership
The Scandinavian group expands its Nordic outdoor reach by acquiring SM Sport, boosting its position as the region’s top orienteering specialist.
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Peak Design presents first carry-on suitcase via Kickstarter
The camera and travel gear specialist redefines carry-on travel with the new Roller Pro, an innovative hybrid suitcase now live on Kickstarter and set to launch in June.
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Survey: Record levels of physical activity in England
Sport England reports record-high physical activity across England – from older adults to disabled people – but gaps in access still persist.
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Mountain Hardwear launches Earth Day collection with a message
From art to action: The Earth Day collection blends streetwear style with ‘Leave No Trace’ values to protect wild places.
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Mips reports strong Q1 despite global uncertainties
The Swedish helmet safety innovator posts double-digit Q1 growth as demand rises across helmet segments, navigating tariffs and market shifts with confidence.
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How US outdoor brands respond to the new global trade reality
From resilience to reinvention, US outdoor brands are adapting to tariffs, shifting demand and a changing consumer base with strategic focus.
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EU delays sustainability and due diligence rules
After a key vote in the European Parliament, major EU companies will have more time to comply with new sustainability and due diligence laws.
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Tariffs reshape US eyewear market and supply chains
Tariffs, tech innovation and new customs rules are shaking up the US eyewear market, creating challenges for some – and new opportunities for others.
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AI adoption accelerates in German retail, small businesses lag behind
Artificial Intelligence is gaining ground in German retail, but a new HDE study reveals why smaller businesses are still struggling to keep up with the rapid shift.
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On publishes 2024 Impact Progress Report, highlights achievements and challenges
Swiss sportswear brand On unveils bold progress – and key hurdles – in its 2024 sustainability journey.
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Dometic sales, profit fall in Q1 as group contends with turbulent times
The Swedish group faces a tough Q1 with declining profits and sales, but strategic shifts and cost cuts hint at a broader plan behind the numbers.
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US state of New Mexico enacts comprehensive PFAS ban
The state just passed one of the strictest PFAS laws in the US, but what makes it different from other state bans?
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Spartan will host 2025 Ultra World Championships in the French Alps
The world’s largest obstacle course racing brand returns to the French Alps in 2025 with its Ultra World Championship and Trifecta Weekend, challenging thousands of racers in Morzine.
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Hudson’s Bay liquidates remaining flagship stores, uncertain future looms
Canada’s oldest retailer will liquidate six more flagship stores raising concerns over its legacy and historic artifacts.
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NYSE initiates delisting of Solo Brands
The delisting due to prolonged low stock prices had already been threatened, now necessitating a switch to OTC trading, and raising concerns about Solo Brands’ future liquidity.
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Ambercycle and Highsun sign partnership
The circular materials specialist partners with the Chinese holding to scale textile-to-textile recycling, aiming to redefine synthetic production.
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CEP launches footwear division and new brand identity
Source: CEP Mathias Schulz German performance brand CEP has unveiled a major rebranding initiative and entered the footwear market with its first running shoe, the Omnispeed, signaling a new chapter in its evolution from compression expert to holistic running brand. The relaunch is anchored by the new ...
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UK retail group Outdoor & Cycle Concepts rebrands
The group is now called Cotswold Outdoor Group and unveils a bold strategy that aims to combine retail expansion, sustainability goals and outdoor experiences.