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News briefsThe North Face launches Offtrail Ultra for technical terrain
The outdoor brand’s new mountain running shoe combines dual-density superfoam with technical protection and a €160 price point.
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OpinionSponsorship or Patronage: Is this a promotional channel worth revisiting?
Charles Ross argues that authentic sponsorship has become a powerful way for outdoor brands to demonstrate values, build trust and strengthen customer loyalty.
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ArticleGoldwin cuts H1 outlook after weak Q1
Slower wholesale sales and weaker demand for The North Face apparel pushed Goldwin’s Q1 profit sharply lower, prompting a substantial first-half forecast cut.
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ArticleTersus Solutions expands recommerce network into Canada
Tersus Solutions is bringing its recommerce infrastructure to Canada with a new Calgary facility, a move that reflects growing demand for local processing as more brands expand their resale businesses.
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Short Stops Week 32, 2026
CORPORATE AND M&A +++ eBay has completed its acquisition of secondhand fashion marketplace Depop, which will retain its brand, platform and customer experience while gaining access to eBay’s global scale and capabilities +++ BikesOnline.com has relocated its Southern California headquarters from Carlsbad to San Clemente, combining West Coast fulfillment, ...
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ArticleVF bets on Altra as Vans turnaround remains slow
VF Corp. reported higher first-quarter revenue as CEO Bracken Darrell positioned Altra as the group’s next growth driver.
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News briefsVF expands community college scholarship partnership
VF has expanded its community college scholarship program, which has awarded 113 scholarships to 101 students since 2022.
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Short Stops Week 30, 2026
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Norwegian outdoor and action sports brand Sweet Protection has appointed Anin Sophie Schüller as Retail Marketing, Community and Marketing Coordinator for Central Europe +++ Anta brand CEO Xu Yang has resigned for personal and family reasons, with Anta Group co-CEO Lai Shixian appointed interim CEO as the ...
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News briefsKopilot.id strengthens team for growth
Digital emergency ID platform Kopilot.id has added two outdoor industry veterans as it expands partnerships and commercial activities across multiple outdoor and action sports markets.
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OpinionGlobal Sportswear Futures Symposium 2026, London College of Fashion
Our columnist Charles Ross examines how the London College of Fashion’s new Global Sportswear Futures Symposium could strengthen collaboration between academia and industry while shaping the future of sportswear innovation.