Columbia raises outlook as outdoor sales improve
Heritage fleece, premium hiking footwear and women’s outerwear gained traction, while Mountain Hardwear sales fell 17%.
Rapala VMC Q3 sales rise despite European weakness
Strong North American demand and improved margins lifted quarterly earnings, while drought conditions weighed on European fishing markets.
GSM Outdoors plans $100m loan
The US outdoor group plans additional borrowing to finance acquisitions, with leverage expected to rise to 6.2 times Ebitda.
Shimano raises outlook as bike sales recover
Double-digit third-quarter growth in bicycle components and improving inventory levels prompted an upward revision to annual forecasts.
Kuiu opens sixth US store in Arizona
The hunting apparel specialist opens its sixth US store in Arizona as its workwear business reports 235% growth over 12 months.
RevolutionRace surpasses SEK 2bn in sales as RVRC enters new chapter
Sales and profitability improved in 2025/26 as RVRC prepared for a new growth phase following its first acquisition.
eFormed Ventures acquires Outdoor Life to build AI-powered retail marketplace
The new owner plans to combine the historic outdoor publication’s editorial content with an expanded, AI-powered retail marketplace.
Minn Kota absorbs Humminbird into unified fishing electronics system
Johnson Outdoors is consolidating its fishing electronics ecosystem under Minn Kota, with Humminbird continuing as an imaging technology brand.
Pradco acquires Kent Outdoors in move into watersports
The EBSCO subsidiary is moving beyond hunting and fishing with the acquisition of a portfolio spanning watersports and marine safety.
Nordic Outdoor Group acquires Swedish fishing supplier Fibe
The Nordic fishing group is adding the Swedish live bait and ice fishing specialist to its portfolio, shortly after acquiring BIOS and iFish.
Garmin acquires Applied Ballistics to expand outdoor and tactical portfolio
The GPS and wearable technology company is bringing a longtime technology partner in-house to strengthen its hunting, shooting sports and tactical business.
Norrøna expands adventure travel business with new Arctic lodge
The Norwegian outdoor company is expanding further into experience-based travel with a year-round lodge and plans for a network along Norway’s Arctic coast.
Simms names Dexter Levandoski Global Sales Leader
The fishing industry veteran joins Simms from Poncho Outdoors after a long career at Patagonia, where he led North American fly-fishing sales.
Klättermusen opens its largest European store in Gothenburg
The Swedish outdoor brand has opened a 359-sqm store in central Gothenburg, its largest European location and first Swedish store outside Stockholm.
Pinewood marks 30 years with limited Canada Classic anniversary shirt
The Swedish outdoor brand is marking three decades with a limited edition of the checked shirt that started the business.
Nordic Outdoor Group acquires Swedish fishing company Bios
The acquisition strengthens the Nordic fishing group in Sweden and adds iFish to its portfolio, alongside a planned management transition at Bios.
How the state of Maine connects the pieces of its outdoor economy
Maine in New England treats brands, recreation, conservation and economic development as parts of one system. Could its approach hold lessons for Europe?
Rapala VMC H1 profit surges on North American growth
Strong replenishment demand, new products and improving margins lifted first-half earnings, while Europe remained pressured by drought and cautious spending.
RevolutionRace to open first German store
The Swedish DTC outdoor brand is taking its evolving physical retail strategy abroad, choosing its largest market for its first store in Germany.
Rapala VMC raises 2026 profit outlook
Robust North American demand and a strong first half prompt an upgrade to the full-year profit forecast.