All M&A articles
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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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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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ArticleWeSports deepens control in winter sports and bike leasing
The Nordic sports retail and brand group increased its stakes in SkiCom and Bikelease while reporting record first-quarter growth.
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer owner set for Apollo takeover ahead of Minneapolis relaunch
Just months before OR’s high-stakes move to Minneapolis, owner Emerald is set to be acquired by Apollo and merged with Questex in a major trade show industry deal.
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ArticlePidigi acquires Sympatex assets
Italian supplier Pidigi will continue the Sympatex business following the membrane specialist’s insolvency proceedings.
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News briefsThule acquires Curli to expand dog category
The Swedish outdoor company is expanding its dog transportation category through the acquisition of a premium harness brand active in around 60 countries.
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News briefsWorldly acquires Bendi for AI traceability
The sustainability data platform has acquired a UK-based specialist to strengthen deep-tier supplier visibility and compliance capabilities.
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News briefsGiant UK rescues Cycle Revolution
Giant UK has acquired the three-store Thomas’s Cycle Revolution chain out of administration, preserving jobs and expanding its retail footprint in eastern England.
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News briefsSafilo in talks to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti from Bollé Brands
Safilo is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti, a move that would strengthen its sport and premium eyewear positioning while accelerating its shift toward owned brands.
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ArticleChinese travel platform takes minority stake in Haglöfs
A new partnership links Haglöfs with one of China’s leading travel platforms to accelerate growth in a key outdoor market.
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ArticleBackcountry launches brand incubator with first acquisition
The US outdoor retailer has launched its Garage innovation platform and acquired Coalatree as its first partner brand to support emerging outdoor companies.
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ArticleNorwegian Sports Group expands with two acquisitions
Norwegian Sports Group strengthens its outdoor portfolio with two acquisitions focused on heritage brands and growth.
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News briefsIntersport Austria completes Slovenia acquisition
Intersport Austria completes takeover of the Slovenian group, expanding its reach across Southeast Europe.
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News briefsRetailer Sail acquired by leadership team
Canadian outdoor retailer Sail is acquired by three senior executives in a management-led buyout.
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ArticleBründl Sports acquires Strolz stores
The Austrian alpine sporting goods retailer is entering Austria’s Arlberg market through the acquisition of four Strolz stores in Lech and Zürs.
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News briefsCoDi to sell Sterno foodservice business
The parent of Boa, PrimaLoft, 5.11 and Velocity Outdoor has agreed to sell Sterno’s foodservice business to Archer Foodservice Partners for $292.5 million.
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ArticlePelican acquires KL Outdoor
Pelican Intl buys KL Outdoor to expand manufacturing, product range and North American footprint.
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News briefsWintersteiger acquires QBL to expand storage systems
Wintersteiger integrates QBL to expand storage systems and retail solutions portfolio.
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ArticleSoles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The US nonprofit focused on footwear and apparel reuse expands its circular solutions platform with the acquisition of a European reconditioning specialist.
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News briefsRudy Project acquires North American distributor
The Italian sports eyewear and helmet specialist takes direct control of its U.S. business with a strategic acquisition.
