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Short stopsShort Stops Week 05, 2026
CORPORATE AND M&A +++ Anta Sports has agreed to acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma for €1.5 billion in cash, becoming its largest shareholder to support the brand’s growth and global strategy while keeping Puma independent and ruling out a takeover +++ US-made custom apparel specialist Borah Teamwear has been ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft names new North America Sales Sirector
The US-based insulation specialist strengthens its regional sales leadership as it rolls out new technologies across North America.
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News briefsPatagonia outlines 2025 impact progress
The outdoor apparel company reviews its 2025 progress on climate action, community engagement and environmental protection.
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News briefsPatagonia launches community-focused snow tour across North America
The outdoor apparel company is taking a grassroots snow tour to key mountain towns in North America, combining community events with gear repairs and climate advocacy.
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OpinionSlide & OTS Winter 2026: Business and conversation
In his latest column, Charles Ross reflects on why Slide & OTS Winter 2026 succeeded by focusing on commerce, connection and conversation.
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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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ArticleCochamó Valley secured through landmark conservation deal
A locally led conservation alliance has secured one of Chilean Patagonia’s largest private land purchases, safeguarding a key wilderness area.
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ArticleSecond hand moves into retail mainstream
At a rare cross-retailer roundtable at the Bergzeit HQ in Bavaria, German outdoor players discussed why second-hand is shifting from a CSR project to a business case.
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ArticleOUTO graduates new DACH changemakers
The European nonprofit has graduated its latest group of changemakers working to improve inclusion, access and representation across the outdoor sector.
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OpinionShows: Great for getting everyone together, right?
At a time when, after years of debate and criticism, trade shows and industry events are experiencing massive changes, our columnist Charles Ross reflects once again on their merits and drawbacks, particularly following his most recent visits to the Blue Earth Summit, Performance Days and Outdoor Connections at the Kendal Mountain Festival.