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News briefsLeatherman names Robert Yturri global sales, marketing VP
Leatherman Tool Group has appointed outdoor industry veteran Robert Yturri as Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing to support the company’s international growth strategy.
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ArticleThe North Face, Adidas highlighted by Kantar
The North Face and Adidas are among the sporting goods brands recognized in Kantar’s new consumer-led sustainability ranking for turning sustainability into consumer trust and brand strength.
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ArticleJoe Vernachio returns to Columbia to lead Sorel
Columbia Sportswear Company, the group behind brands including Columbia, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, has appointed a former Allbirds CEO and Mountain Hardwear leader to head its Sorel brand.
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ArticleCarbitex launches footwear flex education platform
The US developer of flexible carbon-fiber technologies for performance footwear has launched an educational platform focused on improving industry understanding of shoe flex and biomechanics.
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News briefsCarbonfact acquires Vaayu to expand fashion data platform
The deal combines two fashion sustainability platforms serving more than 300 brands as the industry prepares for stricter product-level environmental reporting requirements.
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ArticleVF returns to growth as outdoor leads
VF returned to full-year growth in FY2026, with TNF, Timberland and Altra offsetting continued weakness at Vans.
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News briefsGoldwin lifts profit as FY2026 sales hit record high
The Japanese outdoor and sportswear group reported higher operating profit and record sales, supported by stronger gross margins, healthier inventories and improved product mix.
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Short Stops Week 20, 2026
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Willy Bogner GmbH has appointed former Puma CEO Arne Freundt as its new CEO effective June 1, following the departure of Gerrit Schneider and the acquisition of a majority stake in the winter sports brand by Katjes International last year +++ eBay has appointed Priya Suri, VP ...
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ArticleSwitchback reveals headliners
Switchback Spring has announced three featured sessions for its June event in New Orleans, focused on public lands, participation trends and outdoor access.
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News briefsTNF links gear with food equity
A new limited-edition collection connects outdoor performance gear with agricultural work and food equity, blending product design with social impact.