Latest News & Analysis – Page 11
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ArticleSports retail remains niche in global top 50
Just a handful of sports-focused players appear in the global top 50 retailers, underscoring the industry’s reliance on multi-category giants.
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ArticleEagle Creek launches resale platform for travel gear
Eagle Creek has introduced RePack, a new peer-to-peer marketplace in the US built with Treet that allows consumers to buy and sell pre-owned travel gear at lower prices.
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ArticlePrice pressure shapes new retail behavior in Europe
A new YouGov study shows consumers in Germany and across Europe balancing cost control with convenience, health and emotional shopping expectations.
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ArticleEurope’s textile industry faces continued decline
Euratex reports a third consecutive year of decline across production, turnover and employment in Europe’s textile sector.
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ArticleAmerican Tall enters camping gear market
The North American tall-focused apparel brand expands beyond apparel with a camping gear range designed specifically for tall consumers up to 216 cm.
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ArticleMilliken strengthens textile sustainability focus
Polartec’s parent company reports emissions cuts, PFAS-free textile innovation and continued progress across its Polartec business.
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ArticleCanyon names new CEO
The former DT Swiss executive will lead Canyon alongside founder Roman Arnold starting May 2026.
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ArticleChinese travel platform takes minority stake in Haglöfs
A new partnership links Haglöfs with one of China’s leading travel platforms to accelerate growth in a key outdoor market.
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ArticleAmer Sports balance sheet strengthens
S&P Global affirms Amer Sports’ credit rating following debt repayment and improved leverage profile.
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ArticleAccell resets business for growth phase
The bicycle group reports progress on its transformation and outlines the next growth phase focused on commercial performance and an integrated platform.
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ArticleWorldly launches AI compliance solution
The new AI-driven solution is designed to help consumer goods brands manage supplier compliance and reduce supply chain risk.
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Article“No excuses”: Outdoor Impact Summit reveals program and speakers
The Outdoor Impact Summit returns in May 2026 with a two-day program focused on sustainability, circularity and responsible business in the outdoor sector
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ArticleTNF debuts inclusive gear line
The North Face introduces a new outdoor equipment line designed to improve accessibility and usability across a broad range of users.
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ArticlePolygiene reports continued growth and margin improvement in 2025
The Swedish ingredient brand reports higher sales and improved profitability in 2025, while publishing its annual report and confirming its AGM date
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ArticleDecathlon Germany accelerates growth in 2025
The German unit grows GMV in 2025, expands its store network and increases investments in services and omnichannel.
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ArticlePatagonia appoints Calder-McLaren to new EMEA role
The Californian brand creates a new EMEA role to align marketing and impact, appointing Amanda Calder-McLaren to lead the function.
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ArticleOutdoor gear on board Artemis II
Cameras, apparel and accessories spotted on Artemis II underline how outdoor and performance gear continues to intersect with space exploration.
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ArticleLa Sportiva opens Salt Lake City store
The Italian brand has opened a new retail store in Utah’s capital, expanding its presence in North America and launching its first “ReSoul Lab” in the region.
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ArticleBackcountry launches brand incubator with first acquisition
The US outdoor retailer has launched its Garage innovation platform and acquired Coalatree as its first partner brand to support emerging outdoor companies.
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ArticleTeijin Frontier develops new stretch polyester yarn without elastane for sports and outdoor wear
Teijin Frontier introduces a new stretch polyester yarn designed to enable fully polyester performance textiles with elasticity, recovery, and functional properties.
