All Hiking & Trekking articles – Page 8
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ArticleXXL acquires Norwegian wool brand Ulvang
The Nordic sporting goods retailer is acquiring Ulvang from Brav and plans to invest in the Norwegian wool brand’s future growth.
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News briefsXero Shoes adds rock guard to Mesa trail line
The minimalist footwear brand has introduced the Mesa Summit, its first trail shoe with an integrated rock guard for added underfoot protection.
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ArticleOIA reports continued growth in hiking and trail running
New OIA reports show hiking and trail running continue to gain momentum as Americans embrace more flexible outdoor lifestyles.
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News briefsColumbia closes award-winning ‘Expedition Impossible’ campaign
The outdoor brand has wrapped up its global “Expedition Impossible” campaign after hundreds of submissions and a record awards haul.
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ArticleCoats grows H1 revenue despite weak end markets
Coats increased first-half revenue by 19% and reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing industry destocking and mixed end-market demand.
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News briefsOn opens first store in Denmark
The Swiss brand has opened its first Danish store, expanding its premium retail footprint across the Nordic region.
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ArticleAlpen sales rise 6% as outdoor and running advance
Running and outdoor categories helped Japan’s Alpen Group lift annual sales, although markdown pressure kept operating profit growth nearly flat.
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ArticleClarus Outdoor growth offsets Adventure weakness in Q2
Outdoor growth and improving underlying margins helped offset continued weakness in Adventure, while a $6.1 million tariff refund lifted Q2 earnings.
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ArticleGoldwin cuts H1 outlook after weak Q1
Slower wholesale sales and weaker demand for The North Face apparel pushed Goldwin’s Q1 profit sharply lower, prompting a substantial first-half forecast cut.
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ArticleHanwag: From the Alps to Paris – bridging outdoor and fashion
Regina Henkel takes a closer look at how Hanwag is successfully bridging outdoor and fashion while remaining firmly rooted in more than a century of shoemaking expertise.
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ArticleCanada Goose sells Baffin to Canadian footwear manufacturer Royer
Canadian performance footwear brand Baffin is set to change ownership as its current parent company sharpens its focus on its core brand and long-term growth strategy.
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ArticleOberalp advances circular product design in Net Zero journey
The Italian mountain sports group is expanding circular product design through textile-to-textile recycling, repair services and mono-material construction.
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ArticleLupine names Erik Forster CEO
The German premium lighting specialist has completed a year-long transformation under Benedikt Böhm and appointed Erik Forster CEO to lead its next growth phase.
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ArticleVaude cuts emissions by 51%
A 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2019 has put the German outdoor brand five years ahead of its science-based 2030 climate target, while revenue has increased by 19% over the same period.
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News briefsVaude appoints Julian Uhlhaas as marketing head
Vaude has appointed Julian Uhlhaas as head of marketing, succeeding Manfred Meindl and sharpening its focus on brand development and younger target groups.
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ArticleHelly Hansen opens first German store
The Norwegian brand has opened its first company-owned store in Germany, choosing Munich as a strategic location to showcase its full outdoor, sailing, ski and lifestyle portfolio.
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ArticleNewell Outdoor sales grow, profit weakens in Q2
Newell raised its 2026 outlook after returning to group sales growth, while Coleman, Marmot and its other outdoor businesses delivered higher core sales but lower profit.
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News briefsOn adds four new California stores
The Swiss brand is opening four additional California stores in San Francisco, Corte Madera, San Diego and Los Angeles, bringing its statewide total to seven locations.
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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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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.
