Latest News & Analysis – Page 5
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ArticleRebike study signals shift toward professional E-bike recommerce
A new German consumer survey suggests refurbished e-bikes are moving into the mainstream, with professional quality control and transparent refurbishment processes becoming decisive purchase factors.
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ArticleCanada’s MEC brings Gear Swap back to stores
The Canadian retailer is testing a new physical resale and repair concept in British Columbia as demand grows for longer-lasting outdoor gear and circular retail models.
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ArticleThruDark: From Special Forces roots to global growth
Born from frustrations with failing military gear, British outdoor brand ThruDark is now approaching £20m in revenue while preparing for international retail expansion and its next stage of technical product development.
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ArticleBritish Columbia establishes repair hub for outdoor industry
A new outdoor gear repair and manufacturing hub in British Columbia, Canada, aims to combine circular economy principles, workforce development and local outdoor industry innovation under one roof.
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ArticleDevold broadens merino’s role in summer outdoor apparel
The Norwegian wool specialist is broadening its challenge to synthetic-dominated outdoor apparel categories with new lightweight merino concepts for trail running, hiking and everyday use.
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ArticleCotswold Outdoor Group relocates HQ to Swindon
The British retail group has relocated its headquarters to a new sustainability-focused office complex in Swindon, using mountain-inspired design elements to reinforce its outdoor retail identity and support future growth.
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ArticleDecathlon enters smart cycling airbag market with In&motion
Decathlon and In&motion are tapping into the electronic airbag market with connected protection systems for cyclists, e-scooter riders and equestrian athletes.
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ArticleVDBS and Fritschi form long-term ski touring partnership
Verband Deutscher Berg- und Skiführer and Fritschi are entering a long-term cooperation aimed at linking professional mountain guide expertise more closely with ski touring binding development and safety innovation.
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ArticleVeja’s new repair school in Roubaix trains artisans
In the former textile city of Roubaix, a new repair school supported by Veja is tackling textile waste, skills shortages and youth unemployment through paid training in sneaker and garment repair.
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ArticlePas Normal Studios and Salomon enter hybrid gravel category
The two brands are expanding the convergence of cycling, running and outdoor performance with a new SS26 collaboration built around hybrid gravel-focused footwear and apparel.
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ArticleAlchemie claims major water savings in dyeing
Alchemie Technology says third-party validated testing of its Endeavour digital dyeing platform demonstrated water reductions of up to 92% compared to conventional textile dyeing methods, highlighting the growing industry push toward lower-impact production technologies.
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ArticleAlpkit enters footwear market after restructuring
British outdoor brand Alpkit has entered the footwear category for the first time with a seven-style hiking and walking collection, marking a significant product expansion only months after completing a restructuring and securing new investment.
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ArticleOutdoor brands spotlight volunteering and community action
Ahead of Germany’s Bundesehrentag on May 23, several outdoor organizations and brands are using volunteer projects, clean-up initiatives and environmental activism platforms to strengthen local communities and encourage more direct engagement with nature conservation.
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ArticleKontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
Kontoor Brands is selling Lee to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up to $1bn, sharpening its focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen as the company shifts toward higher-growth outdoor, workwear and lifestyle categories.
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ArticleNordic Fabric Fair expands into sport and outdoor
Sweden’s Stockholm Fashion District and Huginbiz are relaunching Nordic Fabric Fair in a significantly expanded format that combines fashion sourcing with functional textiles for sport, outdoor, fitness and workwear under one roof.
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ArticleSport 2000 renews supervisory board leadership
Sport 2000 Group International has appointed outdoor industry veteran Martin Kössler as Chair and retail transformation specialist Chantal Dubbert as Deputy Chair as the retail network sharpens its international growth and specialist retail strategy.
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ArticleHaglöfs strengthens wholesale leadership
Haglöfs has appointed former Peak Performance executive Marcus Grönberg as Global Director of Wholesale as the company looks to further strengthen its international retail and omnichannel strategy.
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ArticleDeckers hits record sales as Hoka grows
Hoka remained Deckers’ main outdoor growth driver in FY2026, while Teva stayed within a smaller “Other brands” portfolio that declined sharply.
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ArticleLycra exits Chapter 11 after major debt reduction
The Lycra Company emerges from Chapter 11 protection with more than $1.2bn in debt eliminated and a reshaped leadership structure aimed at stabilizing the fiber specialist for long-term growth.
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ArticleVF returns to growth as outdoor leads
VF returned to full-year growth in FY2026, with TNF, Timberland and Altra offsetting continued weakness at Vans.
