All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in OIC Vol. 19, 2026
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ArticleIWA OutdoorClassics moves to April
The leading European hunting and shooting sports trade show is rescheduling its annual event to improve efficiency and global participation.
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News briefsPrivate Sport Shop partners with Templiers
The French digital sports retailer steps into trail running by joining one of Europe’s most established endurance events as a major partner.
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ArticleSlide & OTS announce Winter 2026 award winners
The UK winter sports trade show reveals its 2026 award winners, recognizing product innovation across outdoor and snowsports categories.
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ArticleLorpen completes employee buyout
The Spanish technical sock specialist returns to independent ownership, with employees taking control of the brand and its manufacturing base.
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News briefsFour Corners to distribute Eisbär in UK
A British distributor expands its winter portfolio by adding the long-established Austrian knitwear and headwear specialist.
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News briefsWunderFix appoints new CEO
The German bike service startup appoints an experienced SaaS executive to lead its next growth phase within a major mobility group.
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OpinionWhat Type of Truth? – A call for honesty as a way forward…
In his latest opinion column, Charles Ross questions marketing “truths” and calls for greater honesty across the outdoor sector.
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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.
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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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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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News briefsGloberide reshuffles key roles in its fishing division
The Japanese fishing and sporting goods group reshuffles senior roles to strengthen sales administration and information systems.
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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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News briefsAllTrails integrates with ChatGPT Health
The US-based hiking platform joins ChatGPT Health, offering AI-powered trail suggestions while keeping user data private.
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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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News briefsStrava moves closer to IPO
The fitness tracking platform takes another step toward public markets as revenue growth and subscriptions accelerate.
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 03, 2026
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ L.L.Bean, the 114-year-old Maine-based outdoor lifestyle retailer known for apparel, gear and catalog-to-omnichannel retailing, has appointed long-time executive and Chief Retail Officer Greg Elder as its next President and CEO, effective in early 2026 +++ New Balance has reshuffled its EMEA leadership by appointing former Frasers Group ...
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News briefsThe North Face launches Casentino Wool Pack
The outdoor brand reinterprets an iconic fleece with historic Italian wool, blending heritage materials with modern design.
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News briefsSpinnova appoints new CCO
The Finnish textile fiber innovator strengthens its leadership team with a new Chief Commercial Officer to support partnerships and growth.
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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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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.
