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ArticleCaroline Brown to leave The North Face
The North Face is preparing for a leadership transition as President Caroline Brown steps down after about two years.
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Short Stops Week 09, 2026
CORPORATE AND M&A +++ eBay has agreed to acquire fashion resale platform Depop from Etsy for approximately $1.2bn in cash to strengthen its consumer-to-consumer business and expand its reach among Gen Z and Millennial shoppers, with the deal expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approval ...
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ArticleGoldwin Q3 hit by weather headwinds
Japan’s leading outdoor and sportswear group reports uneven third-quarter performance as warm weather and weaker tourism weigh on key categories.
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News briefsVF Corp CCO to step down
An internal succession sees a new executive take over global commercial responsibilities at the US apparel group.
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ArticleVF Corp’s outdoor brands drive Q3 gains as transformation advances
VF Corp returned to modest growth in Q3 FY26 as TNF and Timberland delivered solid gains, helping offset continued weakness at Vans and supporting margin expansion and debt reduction.
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ArticleOutdoor brands outline priorities at ICR 2026
Outdoor and active brands used the January ICR Conference to detail recovery progress, growth priorities and margin strategies.
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News briefsLifeLabs names textile innovation director
The US-Taiwan materials science company strengthens its sustainability focus with a senior hire from global sportswear brands.
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News briefsThe North Face unveils new snowsports line
The US-based outdoor brand introduces a new snowsports collection focused on all-day comfort, durability and resort performance.
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ArticleEU scales back corporate sustainability rules
Brussels has agreed to scale back key sustainability and due diligence rules, reshaping future reporting and supply-chain oversight for European industries.
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ArticleRugged footwear sales down again in 2024
US and European rugged footwear markets declined again in 2024, while only a few brands saw growth despite a shift toward athletic styles.