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ArticleHelen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor beats guidance as Osprey stands out
Helen of Troy reported weaker Q4 sales, but its Home & Outdoor segment exceeded expectations, supported by continued strength at Osprey despite softer demand and tariff pressure.
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News briefsAccapi taps Ledouble to grow Ruffwear
Accapi Group hires industry veteran to grow Ruffwear’s presence in European outdoor retail.
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News briefsHydro Flask joins ocean initiative
Plastic pollution in oceans is driving a new multi-year partnership linking reusable products with sports-led conservation efforts.
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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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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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EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Halley Knigge has left REI Co-op after eight years as VP of communications, during which she led crisis response efforts, guided a CEO transition and launched a key archival resource amid broader company restructuring +++ Désirée Orlowski will join the management of ANWR Schuh GmbH as ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy posts steep loss on impairment charges
The US consumer goods group behind Osprey, Hydro Flask and OXO saw sales decline and a large impairment hit in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
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News briefsHelen of Troy names new CEO
The consumer products company has appointed former Nike and Converse executive G. Scott Uzzell as its new chief executive officer.
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ArticleHydro Flask, Osprey aiming to expand in EMEA, Asia-Pacific
The US-based outdoor brands are seeking strategic partners as their parent faces major operational challenges.
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ArticleHelen of Troy appoints interim CEO
The US-based parent of Osprey, Hydro Flask and other outdoor and wellness brands announces a sudden leadership shake-up.