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Functional Textiles Shanghai: August is not necessarily a holiday month

10 August 2025

 Asia’s largest ingredient sourcing show draws over 8,100 visitors, outpacing recent US and European editions in scale and industry engagement. Charles Ross reports.

Goldwin reports higher Q1 profits on licensing strength

7 August 2025

The Japan-based apparel company saw margins improve in Q1, supported by stable sales and strong performance from licensed outdoor brands.

Short Stops Week 32, 2025

1 August 2025

M&A +++ Katjes International has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in German luxury apparel company Bogner Group (brands Bogner and Bogner Fire + Ice), with the Bogner family retaining 40%, and the deal expected to close in September 2025 pending antitrust approval +++ Selle Royal Group has merged its ...

VF Corp aims for further sales growth at TNF, Timberland

31 July 2025

Stronger sales at The North Face and Timberland help beat expectations, narrowing the group’s Q1 loss and raising hopes for a turnaround.

Exclusive data: How Chinese consumers shop for outdoor apparel online

Explore key insights from the 2024–25 China Outdoor Apparel: 2024–25 Ecomm Report, including platform shifts, premiumisation trends and brand strategies from Nike, Anta and Hoka. 

Kendal Mountain Festival releases 2025 ticket passes

10 July 2025

The UK-based adventure culture festival opens priority ticket booking next week, featuring trail runs, films and live events this November.

EOCA releases 2024 Report on global conservation impact

1 July 2025

The conservation group backed by the outdoor industry reports record progress in nature restoration and biodiversity funding.

Short Stops Week 27, 2025

29 June 2025

MARKETING +++ Schöffel Sport has won the 2025 German Brand Award in the Corporate Brand category for its comprehensive brand relaunch, which emphasized mental wellness, visual modernization and a clear strategic repositioning +++ On Olympic Day (June 23), Salomon was a technical partner of a special event organized by the ...

Outside Festival draws 35,000 to Denver, underscoring consumer momentum in outdoor culture

23 June 2025

More than 35,000 people gathered in Denver to celebrate gear, music and outdoor culture as the fast-growing US event blurs lines between festival and industry summit.

Outside Festival attendance doubles in second year

9 June 2025

The Denver event celebrating outdoor culture and industry growth has expanded significantly, drawing tens of thousands to the venue.