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ArticleOberalp Group launches generational leadership transition
Oberalp Group is entering a major generational transition as founder Heiner Oberrauch hands the presidency of the South Tyrolean outdoor group to his daughter Ruth Oberrauch, while additional executive leadership changes are planned for later this year.
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ArticleAtomic reshapes global leadership structure
Atomic has introduced a broad international leadership restructuring spanning EMEA, APAC and North America as the ski brand strengthens its omnichannel organization, specialty retail focus and regional market execution.
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ArticleAmer Sports raises guidance after strong Q1
Salomon softgoods, Arc’teryx and Wilson Tennis 360 powered a strong first quarter, prompting Amer Sports to raise its 2026 outlook.
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ArticleRevelyst names Dave Mellon to lead Simms and Outdoor Performance
Revelyst has appointed former Grundéns CEO Dave Mellon as president of Simms Fishing Products and its Outdoor Performance platform, reinforcing its focus on specialty retail, omni-channel growth and product innovation.
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ArticleCotton Incorporated publishes ISO-reviewed US cotton LCA
A new independently reviewed life cycle assessment from Cotton Incorporated uses primary grower data from 753 farms across 17 states to establish a science-based environmental baseline for US cotton fiber production
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ArticleGSI Outdoors returns to founder ownership
More than four years after selling the company to Pelican International, GSI Outdoors’ original founders have taken back ownership of the cookware and camp kitchen specialist.
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ArticleEuropean Outdoor Week set for expanded 2027 return
The European Outdoor Group and MagNet Group plan to expand and refine European Outdoor Week after a first edition that combined sustainability, trade, media and consumer events in Riva del Garda.
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ArticleBlack Diamond strengthens European sales leadership
The climbing and mountain sports brand is reinforcing its European commercial structure as it looks to deepen retail partnerships, strengthen omnichannel execution and expand its apparel business.
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ArticleISPO launches independent €1m Impact Foundation
The sports and outdoor trade show is expanding its sustainability ambitions with the launch of an independent grant-making foundation focused on environmental protection and inclusive outdoor participation.
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ArticleLowa opens new US headquarters in Salt Lake City
The German footwear specialist is strengthening its North American presence with a new US headquarters in Utah following record global sales in 2025.
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ArticleSamsonite lifestyle bags outperform in Q1
Samsonite’s non-travel category outpaced core travel luggage, while higher marketing and store investments weighed on earnings.
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ArticleREI responds to union boycott and bargaining criticism
The outdoor retailer has pushed back against union allegations surrounding contract negotiations as workers continue a nationwide boycott during REI’s Anniversary Sale.
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ArticleAlpen sales rise, profit falls in Q3
Outdoor and general sports supported the Japanese sporting goods retailer’s sales growth, while warm weather and higher costs weighed on profitabil
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ArticleSolo Brands Q1 sales decline 19%
Lower sales at Solo Stove and Chubbies weighed on Solo Brands’ first-quarter results, although the company said trends improved entering the second quarter.
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ArticleCTC sporting goods sales rise 6% in Q1
Canadian Tire’s sporting goods banners posted higher first-quarter sales, supported by growth in footwear, fanwear and hard goods categories.
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ArticleWolverine Q1 sales rise 11% on Saucony, Merrell growth
Strong momentum at Saucony and Merrell helped Wolverine Worldwide exceed Q1 expectations and raise its full-year earnings outlook despite ongoing tariff pressures.
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ArticleCanada Goose Q4 sales rise 18%
Strong DTC demand and a return to wholesale growth helped Canada Goose deliver higher fourth-quarter sales and earnings.
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ArticleYeti Q1 sales rise on drinkware growth
Higher drinkware demand and international expansion supported Yeti’s first-quarter revenue growth, even as tariff-related costs weighed on margins and earnings.
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ArticleProject Rewear questions limits of textile circularity
A new Project Rewear study argues that most discarded clothing remains wearable, but economics and overproduction continue to undermine circularity efforts.
