All Hiking & Trekking articles – Page 2
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ArticleDevold broadens merino’s role in summer outdoor apparel
The Norwegian wool specialist is broadening its challenge to synthetic-dominated outdoor apparel categories with new lightweight merino concepts for trail running, hiking and everyday use.
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ArticleAlpkit enters footwear market after restructuring
British outdoor brand Alpkit has entered the footwear category for the first time with a seven-style hiking and walking collection, marking a significant product expansion only months after completing a restructuring and securing new investment.
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OpinionEuropean Outdoor Week: The business of outdoor reconnects
Industry veteran Charles Ross reflects on the first European Outdoor Week in Riva – and argues that the combination of business focus, outdoor culture and community spirit may have given the industry “a shot in the arm” after years of disruption.
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ArticleKontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
Kontoor Brands is selling Lee to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up to $1bn, sharpening its focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen as the company shifts toward higher-growth outdoor, workwear and lifestyle categories.
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ArticleHaglöfs strengthens wholesale leadership
Haglöfs has appointed former Peak Performance executive Marcus Grönberg as Global Director of Wholesale as the company looks to further strengthen its international retail and omnichannel strategy.
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ArticleOberalp Group launches generational leadership transition
Oberalp Group is entering a major generational transition as founder Heiner Oberrauch hands the presidency of the South Tyrolean outdoor group to his daughter Ruth Oberrauch, while additional executive leadership changes are planned for later this year.
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ArticleAmer Sports raises guidance after strong Q1
Salomon softgoods, Arc’teryx and Wilson Tennis 360 powered a strong first quarter, prompting Amer Sports to raise its 2026 outlook.
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ArticleGSI Outdoors returns to founder ownership
More than four years after selling the company to Pelican International, GSI Outdoors’ original founders have taken back ownership of the cookware and camp kitchen specialist.
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ArticleEuropean Outdoor Week set for expanded 2027 return
The European Outdoor Group and MagNet Group plan to expand and refine European Outdoor Week after a first edition that combined sustainability, trade, media and consumer events in Riva del Garda.
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ArticleBlack Diamond strengthens European sales leadership
The climbing and mountain sports brand is reinforcing its European commercial structure as it looks to deepen retail partnerships, strengthen omnichannel execution and expand its apparel business.
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ArticleLowa opens new US headquarters in Salt Lake City
The German footwear specialist is strengthening its North American presence with a new US headquarters in Utah following record global sales in 2025.
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ArticleSamsonite lifestyle bags outperform in Q1
Samsonite’s non-travel category outpaced core travel luggage, while higher marketing and store investments weighed on earnings.
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News briefsMammut uses AI campaign to tackle online toxicity
The Swiss mountain sports brand has developed an AI tool that identifies toxic online behavior and encourages users to reconnect with nature instead.
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News briefsRossignol appoints new global operations VP
The French mountain sports group has appointed experienced supply chain and operations executive Frederic Pillet to oversee its global manufacturing and logistics network.
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ArticleWolverine Q1 sales rise 11% on Saucony, Merrell growth
Strong momentum at Saucony and Merrell helped Wolverine Worldwide exceed Q1 expectations and raise its full-year earnings outlook despite ongoing tariff pressures.
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News briefsGoldwin lifts profit as FY2026 sales hit record high
The Japanese outdoor and sportswear group reported higher operating profit and record sales, supported by stronger gross margins, healthier inventories and improved product mix.
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News briefsXero Shoes expands international distribution network
The natural movement footwear brand has expanded its global wholesale network with new distribution agreements across Europe, Asia and North America.
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News briefsOn opens first Swedish store in Stockholm
The Swiss premium sportswear brand has opened its first retail location in Sweden, continuing its international expansion with a new flagship-style store in central Stockholm.
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News briefsOutdoorXpo to replace National Outdoor Expo in 2027
The UK consumer outdoor event is evolving into a more immersive, discipline-focused platform centered on participation, retail engagement and experiential programming.
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News briefsNalgene launches Fresh Flow straw bottle
The US hydration specialist is expanding its reusable bottle range with a new straw-based design focused on flexibility, cleanability and compatibility with existing products.
