Latest News & Analysis – Page 21
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ArticleLa Sportiva opens Annecy showroom
The Italian mountain sports specialist strengthens its presence in a key European outdoor hub with a permanent base in the French Alps.
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ArticleSporthaus Schuster joins Sport 2000
The Munich-based premium sports retailer will join the international buying group’s specialist network from 2027.
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ArticleUS threatens tariffs in dispute over Greenland
The dispute over Greenland’s sovereignty is spilling over into trade policy, fueling fears of new tariffs and a wider rift between transatlantic allies.
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ArticleProwinter 2026: Why Bolzano is quietly becoming Europe’s winter sports meeting point
No hype, no overload, but the right people in the right place. Prowinter 2026 showed how a compact, business-focused trade show is gaining international relevance.
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ArticleRebike Mobility appoints CFO and CTO
The Germany-based refurbished e-bike specialist strengthens its management team to support European growth and operational scaling.
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ArticleWEF links sports economy growth to activity
The Geneva-based global policy forum outlines how inactivity and climate risks could threaten future growth in the sports economy.
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ArticleIntersport Austria acquires Slovenia unit
The Austrian sporting goods retailer expands its footprint in Central and Southeast Europe through a cross-border acquisition.
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ArticleAustrian retailers urge reform agenda
Austria’s retail sector outlines reform priorities amid high insolvencies and ongoing pressure on consumer demand.
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ArticleSlide & OTS Winter attendance rises 8%
The UK winter sports trade show reports higher attendance and retailer engagement following its first edition in Liverpool.
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ArticleShred rebuilds US sales org
The Utah-based eyewear and protection brand restructures its US sales approach, returning distribution control to support specialty retail partners.
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ArticleOutdoor brands outline priorities at ICR 2026
Outdoor and active brands used the January ICR Conference to detail recovery progress, growth priorities and margin strategies.
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ArticleMammut owner reportedly explores potential sale
The owner of a Swiss outdoor gear specialist is reportedly exploring strategic options, including a possible sale.
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ArticleDecathlon narrows Intersport Spain deal
The French sporting goods retailer shifts focus to selected locations as a Spanish sports chain restructures under insolvency proceedings.
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ArticleProwinter 2026 opens in Bolzano
The international winter sports trade show opens in northern Italy, spotlighting international exhibitors and awarding standout products for 2026/27.
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ArticleEU clears Mercosur trade deal
European governments move closer to one of the world’s largest trade pacts, despite resistance from several member states.
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ArticleThule posts Q3 growth as Quad Lock offsets organic decline
Thule delivered reported Q3 growth and higher margins despite weaker organic demand, with the Quad Lock acquisition offsetting softer consumer and retail conditions.
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ArticleBosch extends its digital theft protection for e-bikes
The German e-mobility specialist adds app-based stolen-bike marking to its connected ecosystem, limiting resale and improving the chances of recovery.
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Article2025 Bicycle Industry Stock Chart: Full warehouses and weak demand weigh on soft mobility stocks
Find out why only a third of the publicly listed companies in our bicycle industry chart benefited from last year’s boom – and why almost two-thirds were left untouched by it.
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ArticleCanada Goose updates executive leadership
The Canadian outerwear group reshapes its executive team to strengthen regional leadership and global retail operations.
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ArticleHelen of Troy hit by tariffs as Osprey outperforms in Home & Outdoor
Tariffs, softer demand and impairment charges weighed on Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor segment in Q3, but strong backpack sales at Osprey helped cushion declines in Hydro Flask as the company works to stabilize its outdoor portfolio.
