Alpkit secures new investment
The outdoor and cycling equipment maker restructures its finances to secure jobs, stores and long-term operations.
VF Corp’s outdoor brands drive Q3 gains as transformation advances
VF Corp returned to modest growth in Q3 FY26 as TNF and Timberland delivered solid gains, helping offset continued weakness at Vans and supporting margin expansion and debt reduction.
Recco, SAAC extend safety partnership
Mountain safety education and search technology remain closely linked as a long-running alpine partnership enters another season.
Arc’teryx appoints first brand chief
The Canadian outdoor apparel and equipment maker is strengthening its leadership team to support global brand and regional growth.
Black Diamond names Europe GM
The US climbing and mountain sports equipment maker has named a long-serving executive to lead its European business.
Ortovox reshuffles key management roles
The German mountain sports brand has restructured key leadership roles to support its next phase of product and market development.
BMC outlines 2030 access strategy
The British Mountaineering Council sets out a new access strategy as Manchester is named host of a major global event.
Bergfreunde posts double-digit growth
The German online specialist for mountain and outdoor gear reports strong growth in 2025, well above overall market expectations.
Vaude completes PFAS phase-out
The German outdoor brand confirms it has eliminated PFAS across its full range after more than a decade of material development.
La Sportiva opens Annecy showroom
The Italian mountain sports specialist strengthens its presence in a key European outdoor hub with a permanent base in the French Alps.
La Sportiva marks 10 years of Skwama
The mountain sports specialist marks a decade of one of its most influential performance climbing shoes.
A new edition for the Terres Monviso Festival in Italy
The event celebrates all forms of outdoor activities and slow tourism.
Mammut owner reportedly explores potential sale
The owner of a Swiss outdoor gear specialist is reportedly exploring strategic options, including a possible sale.
Samsonite appoints Germany GM
The US-based luggage group reshuffles leadership in a key European market, with a long-serving executive taking over operations in Germany.
Rab partners with British Mountain Guides
The UK mountain apparel brand teams up with the national body for IFMGA-certified guides in a long-term technical partnership.
Bouldering linked to microplastic residues
New research from a German university examines how outdoor bouldering may leave persistent microplastic traces on natural rock surfaces.
Outdoor Retailer launches urban experiences
The US outdoor trade show adds guided morning activities near its Minneapolis venue, linking business, community and local parks.
Schwan-Stabilo revenue slips amid weak global demand
A soft consumer environment and elevated inventories weighed on all three business units, while the group focused on cost discipline and selective investment to stabilize performance.
Mips to acquire Koroyd
The Swedish helmet safety specialist moves to acquire the Monaco-based impact protection pioneer to broaden its technology reach.
Oberalp appoints new COO
The South Tyrolean mountain-sports group strengthens its leadership structure with a new operations chief overseeing production, logistics and R&D.