Latest News & Analysis – Page 54
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ArticleDynafit GM Benedikt Böhm to leave Oberalp
After 22 years at Dynafit, Böhm is leaving to become CEO and co-owner of outdoor lighting specialist Lupine.
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ArticleHelly Hansen changes ownership for C$1.28bn
Canadian Tire sells the Norwegian brand to the US-based global lifestyle apparel company Kontoor Brands, refocusing on its core business, Canadian retail.
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ArticleSolo Brands appoints John Larson as interim CEO
Chris Metz has stepped down from his role as CEO of the parent company of the Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, Isle and Icy Breeze brands, but will assist with the transition.
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ArticleAtomic celebrates 70 years at Ski World Championships in Saalbach
The Austrian ski brand marked its 70th anniversary at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, unveiling new products and celebrating its legacy.
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ArticleIndian researchers develop water-repellent, conductive textile for extreme cold
The innovative textile is said to overcome the limitations of existing conductive textiles, such as poor durability, high power consumption and vulnerability to water exposure.
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ArticleScott Sports expands Click & Collect in the US
Scott Sports expands Click-and-Collect and Locally integration across the US, enhancing online shopping while supporting independent bike dealers.
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ArticleSchöffel Group: The eighth generation has taken over
Jakob Schöffel takes over the management from his father Peter, becoming the eighth generation at the helm of the long-established outdoor company.
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ArticleGore faces class-action lawsuit in the US over PFAS greenwashing allegations
The maker of Gore-Tex faces a lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by promoting products as eco-friendly while using harmful “forever chemicals.”
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ArticleEurobike: More ‘Outdoor’ thanks to renewed collab, new Adventure Area
Eurobike expands its global reach with a new collaboration with the Scandinavian outdoor industry and presents a new “Adventure Area” for 2025.
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ArticleTrump imposes reciprocal tariffs to balance trade
The US president has introduced reciprocal tariffs, aiming to equalize trade imbalances and address perceived “unfair practices” by US trading partners.
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ArticleYeti reports strong Q4 despite recall challenges
The US outdoor company navigated a competitive market and product recall costs to deliver strong financial results for Q4 and FY2024, with notable sales growth across key product categories and global markets.
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ArticleICC rules Beat Zaugg must sell Scott Sports stake to Youngone
The International Chamber of Commerce arbitration tribunal’s ruling on Zaugg’s Scott Sports shares could potentially resolve the long-standing dispute with South Korea Youngone.
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ArticleShimano reports sales decline and profit drop across all segments in 2024
The Japanese group – and the world’s leading bicycle component manufacturer – reports a 22% drop in 2024 operating income due to weak bike and fishing sales but forecasts growth in 2025.
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Article‘Back to the drawing board’: OutDoor 2025 is paused
OutDoor 2025, scheduled for May 19-21, 2025, will be paused. We spoke with Exhibition Director Lena Haushofer and Christian Schneidermeier, Director of EOG.
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ArticleFenix Outdoor generates Q4 operating profit on lower sales
The group, with Swedish roots and based in Zug, Switzerland, navigates a challenging 2024 with mixed results, citing weather impacts and credit issues.
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ArticleSwitchback Spring releases initial exhibitor list for 2025 event
The new US show announces its first wave of exhibitors, blending top outdoor brands and emerging innovators for the inaugural Nashville event in June 2025.
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ArticleOutdoor industry unites to cut single-use plastic waste
Over 30 leading outdoor brands join forces with the EOG to tackle single-use plastic packaging through innovative recycling initiatives.
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ArticleThule to ratchet up product development, supply chain efficiency
The Sweden-based manufacturer of transportation, outdoor and camping gear boosts revenues and expands product lines, navigating market hurdles with strategic priorities for fiscal year 2025.
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ArticleUvex Group mourns passing of visionary leader Rainer Winter
Rainer Winter, who turned the family business into a global brand and worked for the well-being of children , passed away on January 12.
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ArticleHelly Hansen honors ski patrollers on International Ski Patrol Day 2025
Celebrate the unsung heroes of the slopes this Feb. 10 as Helly Hansen honors ski patrollers with global events and donations on International Ski Patrol Day.
