Latest Corporate and M&A
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ArticleNew Wave Group acquires Austria’s Cotton Classics
The Swedish multi-sector brand group expands its reach in Central Europe with the acquisition of a leading textile wholesaler in Austria.
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ArticleDb adds Haaland, Witzøe as strategic investors
The Norwegian bag and travel gear company welcomes two well-known Scandinavian figures to support its global expansion and brand positioning.
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ArticleSolo Brands names CEO, restructures debt
The US-based lifestyle brand group secures long-term financing and appoints John P. Larson as permanent CEO to support a multi-year turnaround strategy.
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ArticleLowa and Ecco to close Slovakian plants
Two European footwear manufacturers are shutting down production facilities in Slovakia as part of broader strategic and market-driven realignments.
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ArticleMerrell: ‘“We build for the mountains – and the pub’
In our exclusive interview with Tim Selby (VP/GM Europe) and Jonny Quint (EMEA Product & Marketing Director), we discover how the US outdoor footwear brand Merrell is reshaping its EMEA strategy by blending performance roots with lifestyle relevance and urban growth.
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ArticleSpinnova shifts strategy, takes full control of Woodspin
The Finnish textile innovator is reshaping its business model following a strategic review, asset write-down and major ownership adjustment.
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ArticleSport 2000 Int’l expands formats, eyes global growth
The European sports retail alliance is refining its strategy and retail formats to expand global presence and strengthen local market performance.
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ArticleMontane secures investment for Asia expansion
The UK-based outdoor gear brand forms a strategic partnership to accelerate growth in China and the broader Asian market.
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ArticleUSWE sells Void Cycling to WeSports
The Swedish backpack and gear maker divests its cycling apparel brand and enters a three-year strategic partnership with the Nordic sports group.
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ArticleKontoor Brands finalizes Helly Hansen acquisition
The former VF Corp. spin-off strengthens its outdoor and workwear portfolio by acquiring the Norwegian-based technical brand from Canadian Tire.
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ArticleAnta Sports finalizes Jack Wolfskin acquisition
The Chinese sportswear group acquires the German outdoor brand for $290 million as part of its international portfolio expansion.
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ArticleSkylotec integrates Climbing Technology brand
The German fall protection specialist is unifying its outdoor product portfolio under one brand to serve both sport climbers and professionals.
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ArticleOwnership change at Lafuma: Why Millet Mountain Group has let go
Millet Mountain Group has spun off Lafuma Outdoor, completing a key strategic realignment. CEO Romain Millet explains why brand consolidation makes sense for Millet’s long-term focus and how the acquisition by Peugeot Frères Industrie aligns with Lafuma’s future growth plans.
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ArticleReju selects Dutch site for first major recycling hub
The textile regeneration firm plans to build its first large-scale recycling center in the Netherlands.
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ArticleCanadian Tire to acquire Hudson’s Bay brand assets
The Canadian retail group will take over the brand portfolio of its historic competitor, including its iconic coat of arms and signature stripes.
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ArticleDick’s reports Q1 growth, to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4bn
The US sporting goods retailer reported solid Q1 gains while announcing a $2.4 billion deal to acquire a key competitor in athletic retail.
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ArticleBrightfiber opens recycling factory in Amsterdam
The facility transforms locally sourced used clothes into “high-quality” textile fibers.
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ArticleIntersport merges Swedish and Danish operations
The Nordic sporting goods retailers join forces to improve efficiency, scale and customer service across Sweden and Denmark.
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ArticleCanadian group acquires Rocky Mountain Bicycles
A Canadian outdoor and cycling-focused investor group has acquired a heritage mountain bike brand with plans for global expansion and local continuity.
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ArticleReima Group welcomes new majority owners
The Finnish brand enters a new phase of international growth as industry veterans Elina Björklund, Anders Ullstrand and Jonas Meerits take majority ownership.
