Latest News & Analysis – Page 15
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ArticleHaglöfs and Polartec introduce Standard Issue Black
Haglöfs and Polartec have introduced a standardized black fabric concept to reduce color variations and lower resource use in textile production.
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ArticleRapala VMC sales rise, profit turns negative
The Finnish fishing tackle group increased sales and comparable profit, but reported a net loss on translation-related ite
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ArticleSympatex marks 40 years at Performance Days
Sympatex will present new membrane and laminate systems while marking its 40th anniversary at Performance Days Munich on March 18–19.
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ArticleTern appoints Hanna Grau as GM of Tern ZE
Tern has appointed cycling industry executive Hanna Grau as General Manager of Tern ZE, strengthening dealer support and operations across Germany, Austria and Benelux.
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ArticleCaroline Brown to leave The North Face
The North Face is preparing for a leadership transition as President Caroline Brown steps down after about two years.
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ArticleTecnica Group revenue rises to €541m
Growth in footwear and equipment helped the Italian outdoor group increase revenue despite a challenging global environment.
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ArticleMerrell launches “It Starts Outside” campaign
The outdoor footwear brand marks its 45th anniversary with a new global platform promoting accessible outdoor experiences.
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ArticleGoPro narrows 2025 loss as cost cuts offset weaker camera demand
GoPro cut its 2025 net loss sharply despite lower camera sales, supported by reduced operating expenses, stable subscription revenue and improved cash flow from operations.
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ArticleClarus narrows loss as Black Diamond stabilizes, Adventure lags
Clarus reported lower 2025 sales and another year of impairments, but its Outdoor segment showed improving resilience as Black Diamond’s simplification strategy gained traction.
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ArticleCoats sees OrthoLite as key footwear growth driver after 2025 acquisition
Coats delivered resilient 2025 results and is looking to OrthoLite to outperform the footwear market in 2026, supported by innovation, synergies and strong cash generation.
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ArticleOn posts record sales above CHF 3bn in 2025 as DTC and APAC drive growth
On Holding delivered record revenue and margin expansion in 2025, supported by strong DTC momentum and rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
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ArticleBlackYak's new “This Is Himalayan” campaign
The South Korean outdoor brand unveils a global campaign highlighting Himalayan mountaineering culture and the people behind expeditions.
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ArticleTahe Outdoors France enters court reorganization
The French watersports equipment manufacturer has entered court-supervised restructuring while seeking a new shareholder.
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ArticleOutdoor Impact Summit unveils 2026 program
The European outdoor industry’s sustainability summit returns with a program urging companies to move from commitments to concrete action.
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ArticleEurobike launches “Retail First” program
The German trade show introduces a new program aimed at strengthening bike retailers at the 2026 event in Frankfurt.
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ArticleHelly Hansen drives growth as Kontoor posts strong 2025 results
Kontoor Brands delivered strong fourth-quarter and full-year results in 2025, with newly acquired Helly Hansen emerging as a key contributor to revenue growth and margin expansion.
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ArticleSoles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The US nonprofit focused on footwear and apparel reuse expands its circular solutions platform with the acquisition of a European reconditioning specialist.
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ArticlePolygiene introduces OdorCrunch2.0
The Swedish textile technology specialist introduces OdorCrunch2.0, a next-generation odor-control solution debuting at Performance Days in Munich.
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ArticleArne Arens becomes Unspun CEO
The US apparel technology company appoints a veteran outdoor industry executive to scale localized manufacturing.
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ArticleWoom posts record 2025 revenue as international sales surge
Austrian children’s bike specialist Woom delivered record revenue and unit sales in 2025, significantly outpacing the broader cycling market.
