General Outdoor – Page 32
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News briefsCoats completes acquisition of OrthoLite
The UK-based industrial thread and footwear component supplier finalizes its purchase of the US insole manufacturer to strengthen its global footwear business.
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News briefsKMD Brands appoints Carla Webb-Sear as Group CFO
The Australia-listed outdoor group strengthens its leadership with a seasoned finance executive from the travel and media sectors.
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News briefsColumbia Sportswear sues Columbia University over name use
A US outdoor gear company is taking legal action against the Ivy League university over alleged misuse of a shared name on apparel.
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News briefsAmazon pauses global Google shopping ads
The online giant has temporarily exited global Google Shopping ads, shifting the dynamics for advertisers across key international markets.
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ArticleA timeline: Trump’s tariffs
In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry
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OpinionFFF for fashionistas: Stretching beyond sports & outdoor
Expert contributor Charles Ross reports from New York’s Functional Fabric Fair, where recycling, certifications and Day 0 talks bridged outdoor and fashion.
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News briefsSwedish sports retail sees second quarter growth
Sport retailers in Sweden saw sales rise again in Q2 2025, driven by strong e-commerce performance and continued demand for running shoes.
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News briefsMoncler sees H1 earnings decline on weak tourism
The Italian luxury outerwear group reports lower profits and regional softness due to reduced tourist traffic in Europe and Japan.
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News briefsAMG Group appoints new sales director
Vango’s UK-based outdoor brand distributor brings on a seasoned industry expert to lead sales strategy and drive global expansion.
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News briefsBackcountry adds Level Nine Sports to brand portfolio
A specialty retailer in Utah joins forces with Backcountry.com to boost e-commerce reach and support value-driven consumers.
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ArticleFrance boosts textile recycling funding
The country addresses the impending collapse of its textile recycling system with a multimillion-euro rescue plan and revised subsidy levels.
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ArticleUK and India sign landmark free trade agreement
A major trade pact between the UK and India reduces tariffs and opens markets, potentially reshaping sourcing and sales for brands.
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News briefsOroro launches ZenFlow cooling jacket
A US-based heated apparel brand enters the cooling wear market with a new fan-powered jacket debuting July 31.
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ArticleVaude cuts emissions 40% while growing revenue
The German outdoor brand reports significant climate progress, reducing global emissions by 40 percent since 2019 while increasing revenue by 27 percent.
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News briefsHanwag appoints Gerald Palm as regional sales manager
The Bavarian footwear brand has tapped a seasoned sales expert to strengthen its retail presence in northeastern Bavaria.
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News briefsClarus flagged by investor for scale and profitability issues
A NY investment firm critiques the Utah-based owner of Black Diamond and Rhino-Rack as it posts a Q1 loss, exits Pieps and pulls its guidance.
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News briefsUK recommerce market shifts toward circular retail
A new market report outlines how UK brands and retailers are integrating resale, repair and logistics into mainstream retail to meet sustainability goals.
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News briefsFoot Locker sale faces lawsuit and regulatory delay
The major US sporting goods retail merger is under legal and antitrust scrutiny as shareholder pressure and FTC review slow progress.
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ArticleDeckers Brands Q1 revenue driven by Hoka growth
The US group reports strong first-quarter gains led by key outdoor and performance brands, with global growth outlook on track.
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News briefsTangshan Sanyou and Circ partner on recycled lyocell
The Chinese fiber manufacturer and the US recycling innovator team up to scale circular textile production and meet growing demand for recycled materials.
