L.L.Bean to reopen flagship after $50m renovation
L.L.Bean will reopen its redesigned Freeport, Maine, flagship in September following a three-year, $50 million renovation project.
Sea to Summit unveils innovation-focused SS27 collection
Australian gear specialist highlights lightweight design, packability and performance in its Spring/Summer 2027 range.
Decathlon UK expands festival tent buyback scheme
Decathlon UK will refund up to 50% of a tent’s value in cash to encourage festival-goers to return rather than abandon camping gear.
Ortlieb launches proprietary Tidura material platform
German bag specialist Ortlieb introduces its own material platform to increase supply chain control, transparency and durability.
Decathlon opens seventh Austrian store
The sporting goods retailer has opened its seventh store in Austria, strengthening its presence in Vienna’s prime shopping district and confirming further expansion plans.
OTS at 20: Still built for business
As OTS celebrates its 20th edition, Charles Ross argues that retailer relationships, sustainability discussions and product innovation continue to make the UK trade show relevant despite growing competition from larger European events.
GSI Outdoors appoints Shawn Hostetter CEO
Following its return to family ownership, GSI Outdoors has appointed industry veteran Shawn Hostetter as CEO to lead the next phase of growth and product innovation.
Deuter highlights apprenticeship program
The German backpack and sleeping bag specialist is highlighting its apprenticeship program and employee development approach as part of a regional business magazine feature.
Yeti targets growth through innovation
Yeti says renewed product innovation, strong international momentum and growth potential in bags and soft coolers are expected to support its next phase of expansion.
Helinox expands sustainability efforts with Re Collection
The outdoor furniture specialist introduces a new product line built around recycled materials while maintaining its focus on durability and repairability.
UK Outdoor Industry Awards reveal 2027 finalists
More than 100 products were entered across 10 categories, with finalists selected by a panel of retailers, journalists and outdoor industry experts.
Katadyn strengthens North American sales team
Katadyn has expanded its North American sales organization with two leadership appointments and a new agency partnership as it increases support for specialty retailers.
Fjällräven and OrganoTex lead SOA winners
Fjällräven, OrganoTex, Aclima, Nordisk and Isbjörn of Sweden received top honors at the Scandinavian Outdoor Award Spring/Summer 2027 after extensive field testing in the Italian Alps.
Solo Stove broadens European outdoor portfolio
The US outdoor lifestyle company is moving beyond smokeless fire pits in Europe with new cooking and cooling categories aimed at strengthening its position in the growing outdoor living market.
Canada’s MEC brings Gear Swap back to stores
The Canadian retailer is testing a new physical resale and repair concept in British Columbia as demand grows for longer-lasting outdoor gear and circular retail models.
GSI Outdoors returns to founder ownership
More than four years after selling the company to Pelican International, GSI Outdoors’ original founders have taken back ownership of the cookware and camp kitchen specialist.
European Outdoor Week set for expanded 2027 return
The European Outdoor Group and MagNet Group plan to expand and refine European Outdoor Week after a first edition that combined sustainability, trade, media and consumer events in Riva del Garda.
Solo Brands Q1 sales decline 19%
Lower sales at Solo Stove and Chubbies weighed on Solo Brands’ first-quarter results, although the company said trends improved entering the second quarter.
Yeti Q1 sales rise on drinkware growth
Higher drinkware demand and international expansion supported Yeti’s first-quarter revenue growth, even as tariff-related costs weighed on margins and earnings.
OutdoorXpo to replace National Outdoor Expo in 2027
The UK consumer outdoor event is evolving into a more immersive, discipline-focused platform centered on participation, retail engagement and experiential programming.