Huntsman Q2 revenue rises as losses narrow
Huntsman narrowed its Q2 loss sharply as higher volumes and pricing lifted revenue and adjusted Ebitda across all three segments.
Columbia Sportswear Q2 sales rise as footwear gains momentum
Footwear and international markets drove Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 sales higher, while tariff refunds lifted margins and earnings.
Canada Goose Q1 sales rise as losses narrow
The Toronto-based outerwear group increased Q1 sales by 10% and narrowed losses, as strong growth in Greater China and a wholesale rebound offset weaker demand in North America and EMEA.
Katadyn takes over HydraPak distribution in DACH
Katadyn will become HydraPak’s exclusive distributor in Germany and Austria from Jan. 1, 2027, expanding an existing partnership between the two outdoor brands.
Jacobs sells Mammut to Chinese investor
Jacobs Capital is selling Mammut to Chinese alternative investment firm CPE, ending a five-year ownership period marked by international expansion, higher margins and double-digit annual sales growth.
VF 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.
VF adds CFO role to Dalmia’s remit
VF COO Abhishek Dalmia will also take over as CFO, succeeding Paul Vogel and bringing finance and operations under one executive.
BCI partners with Uzbekistan on cotton standards
BCI will support Uzbekistan in strengthening cotton standards and exploring a national sustainability standard benchmarked against its own system.
Garmin raises outlook despite Outdoor sales dip
The multinational tech company raised its 2026 outlook after record Q2 revenue and operating income, while Outdoor sales slipped 2 percent despite higher profitability.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance elects new board officers
The US retail alliance has elected its board officers for the coming year and added Appalachian Outfitters co-owner Kevin Leffler as a director.
Rocky Brands raises outlook after strong Q2
Rocky Brands posted 12 percent Q2 sales growth and sharply higher profits, helped by strong footwear demand and $15 million in tariff refunds.
BAREFooT fair expands after strong second edition
The barefoot footwear trade show attracted 102 exhibitors from 26 countries, prompting organizers to schedule two editions at Messe Offenbach in 2027.
ZDHC reports wider adoption of chemical management tools
ZDHC reports rising supplier participation, chemical transparency and certification across its Roadmap to Zero program.
Sweden plans PFAS ban from 2028
Sweden plans to ban PFAS in consumer products from 2028, ahead of expected EU legislation on forever chemicals.
VF expands community college scholarship partnership
VF has expanded its community college scholarship program, which has awarded 113 scholarships to 101 students since 2022.
Lenzing restructures fiber network and plans €300m capital increase
Lenzing will close fiber plants in Austria and the UK, target €120 million in savings and raise up to €300 million in new equity.
Sorona and WGSN identify 2027 material trends
Sorona and WGSN identify bio-based hybrids, climate-adaptive fabrics and skin-focused textiles as key apparel trends through 2027.
Niber strengthens ingredient-brand strategy with key appointments
The performance-materials company is accelerating its ingredient-brand strategy with two senior appointments as it positions its PFAS-free electrospinning platform as a global performance brand.
Mammut highlights PFAS milestone in 2025 Responsibility Report
Mammut’s 2025 Responsibility Report highlights its PFAS transition, validated net-zero target and continued progress in repair and circularity.
German repair law highlights retail challenges
Germany’s new repair law strengthens consumer rights, but a NIM study finds cost and awareness remain major barriers.