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News briefsBerghaus to open first UK brand store
The British outdoor brand will open its first standalone UK retail location later this year at Manchester Arndale.
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ArticleDecathlon opens seventh Austrian store
The sporting goods retailer has opened its seventh store in Austria, strengthening its presence in Vienna’s prime shopping district and confirming further expansion plans.
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ArticleBlackYak advances Himalayan climate initiative in Nepal
The outdoor brand brought policymakers, mountaineering organizations and local leaders together in Nepal to address the growing climate challenges facing the Himalayas.
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OpinionOTS at 20: Still built for business
As OTS celebrates its 20th edition, Charles Ross argues that retailer relationships, sustainability discussions and product innovation continue to make the UK trade show relevant despite growing competition from larger European events.
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News briefsRoyal Robbins announces mosquito-protection apparel
Royal Robbins is expanding its chemical-free Mosquito Protection Technology across new apparel and accessories while increasing the share of lower-impact materials in its Spring 2027 collection.
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News briefsDeuter highlights apprenticeship program
The German backpack and sleeping bag specialist is highlighting its apprenticeship program and employee development approach as part of a regional business magazine feature.
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News briefsOSC promotes Anna Nikolaus to brand manager
Outdoor & Sports Company has promoted Anna Nikolaus to a newly created leadership role overseeing sales and marketing for Mountain Equipment and Bridgedale across the US and Canada.
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News briefsBerghaus raises $10,000 for US public lands
Berghaus combined product testing with fundraising at Outside Days in Denver, generating $10,000 for public lands conservation through a donation-matching campaign.
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ArticleEquip secures £48.5m funding for expansion
Rab owner Equip Outdoor Technologies has secured a £48.5 million sustainability-linked funding package from HSBC UK, strengthened its leadership team and outlined plans for further international growth.
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News briefsUK Outdoor Industry Awards reveal 2027 finalists
More than 100 products were entered across 10 categories, with finalists selected by a panel of retailers, journalists and outdoor industry experts.
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ArticleBuff enters performance sock category
After more than three decades in head and neckwear, Buff is expanding into performance socks with a technical collection designed for running, hiking and everyday outdoor use.
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ArticleOboz adds Rock Fight founders, returns to trail running
Oboz is strengthening its leadership team while preparing a return to trail running and expanding its core hiking footwear range for Spring 2027.
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News briefsViking launches resale marketplace
The Norwegian footwear specialist has launched a dedicated resale marketplace to extend product lifecycles and support secondhand sales across key European markets.
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ArticleFjällräven and OrganoTex lead SOA winners
Fjällräven, OrganoTex, Aclima, Nordisk and Isbjörn of Sweden received top honors at the Scandinavian Outdoor Award Spring/Summer 2027 after extensive field testing in the Italian Alps.
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ArticleSchwan-Stabilo Outdoor Group names new CEO
After 14 years with the company, Outdoor Group CEO Martin Riebel will step down at the end of June, with former Intersport executive Christoph Frechen taking over leadership of the multi-brand outdoor business.
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News briefsMammut lifts “Take a Hike” campaign above the Gotthard traffic
The Swiss outdoor brand is extending its anti-stress campaign by flying travelers directly from one of Europe’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks into the Alps.
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ArticleBerghaus deepens North American push with new hires and retail expansion
The British outdoor brand is accelerating its US market strategy through new leadership appointments, specialty retail expansion and strategic agency partnerships.
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ArticleKathmandu momentum offsets Oboz slowdown
Kathmandu continued its recovery in Q3, while Oboz was hit by wholesale timing and Rip Curl stayed resilient in volatile markets.
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ArticleCanada’s MEC brings Gear Swap back to stores
The Canadian retailer is testing a new physical resale and repair concept in British Columbia as demand grows for longer-lasting outdoor gear and circular retail models.
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ArticleThruDark: From Special Forces roots to global growth
Born from frustrations with failing military gear, British outdoor brand ThruDark is now approaching £20m in revenue while preparing for international retail expansion and its next stage of technical product development.
