Latest News & Analysis – Page 16
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ArticleHaglöfs expands L.I.M Series for 2026
The Swedish outdoor brand broadens its lightweight L.I.M concept with new apparel and performance footwear.
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ArticleFox Factory posts sales growth amid heavy impairment charges
Fox Factory grew revenue in fiscal 2025 but posted a steep net loss after major goodwill impairments, as tariff pressure and soft bike demand weighed on margins.
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ArticleCoDi posts mixed 2025 as Lugano exits
Compass Diversified closed a challenging 2025 with modest full-year revenue growth and improved adjusted Ebitda, even as Q4 results were weighed down by the deconsolidation of Lugano and related charges.
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ArticleISPO 2026 expands content and programs
The Amsterdam-based trade show broadens its 2026 program with new content stages and expanded buyer and athlete initiatives.
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ArticleWeSports Group posts record sales, returns to profit in 2025
Strong organic growth, expanding margins and a shift to net profitability defined 2025 for WS WeSports Group, as the Nordic sports equipment consolidator surpassed SEK 3 billion in annual revenue and strengthened its cash position.
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ArticleSaucony’s breakout sharpens Wolverine’s portfolio divide
Sales improved in 2025, supported by robust brand demand. Momentum was concentrated in performance and lifestyle. Workwear softness tempers the 2026 outlook.
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ArticleOn opens second LightSpray factory
The Swiss performance footwear brand scales its LightSpray production with a new robotic factory in South Korea.
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ArticleRocky Brands posts 9% Q4 growth as Xtratuf, Muck lead outdoor momentum
Rocky Brands closed 2025 with its strongest quarterly growth of the year, led by surging direct-to-consumer sales at Xtratuf and The Original Muck Boot Company.
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ArticleMoveBeyond Award targets retail startups
The German retail cooperative ANWR Group launches a startup award to connect young companies with the sport and footwear trade.
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ArticleGarmin releases 2025 inReach SOS report
The GPS and satellite communication specialist shares new data on global SOS incidents from its inReach devices.
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ArticleLupine unveils new leadership team
The German outdoor lighting specialist sets up a new leadership structure under CEO Benedikt Böhm to support long-term growth and digital expansion.
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ArticleArc’teryx and Salomon drive Amer Sports’ premium outdoor surge
Amer Sports delivered 27% revenue growth in 2025, powered by Arc’teryx’s margin strength and Salomon’s 35% surge past $2bn, as the group accelerates its premium outdoor and DTC strategy.
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ArticleFunding secured for MTB innovation center in Scottish Borderlands
A UK-backed growth fund invests millions in a new mountain bike innovation hub set to open in southern Scotland by 2027.
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ArticleSoHo Patagonia workers file for union
Employees at the US outdoor apparel retailer’s New York store seek union representation.
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ArticleUS outdoor industry reacts to Supreme Court tariff ruling
American brands welcome greater sourcing clarity but warn that policy volatility and potential retaliation risks continue to shape the business landscape.
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ArticleKKR exits Accell amid refinancing
The Dutch bicycle group shifts into lender control as private equity owner KKR steps back following a debt overhaul.
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ArticleMoncler holds margins near 30% as outdoor lines power Q4 rebound
A Q4 acceleration in Asia and the Americas, coupled with resilient demand for Moncler Grenoble, helped the group close 2025 with margins near 30 percent despite soft European tourism.
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ArticleSportChek drives Canadian Tire’s Q4 sporting goods surge
Double-digit gains at SportChek and sister banners capped a strong year for Canadian Tire’s sporting goods division, underscoring early traction from its True North strategy.
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ArticleYeti eyes foreign market growth as international sales rise 25% in Q4
International momentum in Europe, Australia and Japan lifted Yeti’s Q4 sales 7%, with management pointing to further global upside.
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ArticleGarmin Outdoor tops $2bn in record year
Garmin’s Outdoor segment set a new annual high above $2 billion as the group posted record 2025 revenue and guided for further growth in 2026.
