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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.
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ArticleOutzip: “Own the experience, not the gear”
The Berlin-based company wants to solve the utilization problem in the outdoor industry with a standardized rental system that facilitates access to high-quality equipment.
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OpinionBetween performance and progress
A fitness trend like Hyrox shows what users want — but are material innovations keeping up, or are we stuck in safe cycles of pseudo-progress?
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News briefsSwitchback at TRE to host key outdoor brands
The US event returns to Texas with new exhibitors, networking and sustainability sessions.
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OpinionThe king is dead. Long live the king.
As large trade shows are changing and restructuring, Functional Fabric Fair in Portland is quietly becoming one of the most influential hubs in the industry, reports columnist Charles Ross.
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ArticlePatagonia publishes 2025 impact report on climate, ownership and transparency
The California-based outdoor brand outlines climate actions, ownership impact, and $1.47 billion in global sales in its new 2025 report.
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News briefsGlobal outdoor jacket market outlook to 2031
Growing participation in outdoor activities and demand for sustainable, high-performance apparel are driving global expansion in the outdoor jacket market.
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ArticleProtect Our Winters hosts first European Brand Advocacy Day
The climate-focused nonprofit convened outdoor brands and NGOs to explore how business voices can shape European environmental policy.
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ArticleTextile industry fiber emissions rise 20%
A new global report shows rising fiber production emissions across apparel, home textiles and footwear, despite growing corporate participation.
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ArticleBio-based sole project targets footwear emissions
A Dutch sustainability initiative aims to replace fossil-based shoe soles with bio-based polymers through a global industry collaboration.