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.
Trail of The Kings draws 1,015 runners
The UTMB World Series event at Indonesia’s Lake Toba attracted 1,015 runners from 34 countries and generated an estimated Rp52.15 billion.
Hoka updates Stinson 8 for road-to-trail use
Hoka has overhauled its Stinson road-to-trail shoe, introducing a lighter construction, revised H-Frame technology and redesigned all-terrain outsole.
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.
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.
SunGod develops Classics4 Pro with Courtney Dauwalter
The British eyewear brand’s new Classics4 Pro blends its casual Classics4 design with performance features developed with ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter.
Kiprun adds Kipclimb Max for technical trails
Decathlon’s new trail runner combines 5 mm lugs, Matryx upper construction and Shiftech+ cushioning for technical and ultradistance trails.
Running keeps driving Deckers: Hoka delivers again
Deckers has posted its strongest-ever first quarter, topping $1 billion in revenue for the first time as Hoka continues to outrun the competition.
Salomon appoints Nike veteran to lead Greater China
Former Nike executive Vincent Du will lead Salomon’s next phase of growth in Greater China, focusing on retail expansion and key product categories.
Keen introduces landfill-activated EcoEnd midsole technology
The footwear brand is introducing an organic additive intended to accelerate the breakdown of performance foam under biologically active landfill conditions.
Dynafit supports Germany’s first permanent trail routes
Two permanently marked trail running routes have opened in Oberaudorf, Germany, as part of a partnership between Dynafit, event organizer SALTY and the local tourism authority.
Thule lifts Q2 profit as organic sales grow
Thule improved second-quarter earnings and margins as organic sales rose across all product areas, led by Active with Kids & Dogs.
Oakley’s new Infiniloop eyewear is a limited edition
Oakley has introduced Infiniloop, a limited-edition eyewear design that combines titanium and O-Matter construction with the brand’s Future Genesis storytelling platform.
On scales captured-carbon EVA midsoles
On has introduced its first commercially scaled EVA midsole made using captured carbon emissions, debuting the technology in the Cloud X 5 after reaching production of more than one million pairs.
Teva expands trail and lifestyle footwear for Fall 2026
Teva has introduced its Fall 2026 footwear collection, led by the athlete-developed Trailpeak trail running shoe and additions across its Aventrail, Hurricane, ReEmber and lifestyle ranges.
Merrell launches elite MTL SpeedARC Peak
Merrell has introduced the MTL SpeedARC Peak, a new elite trail racing shoe developed over five years with professional athletes and featuring a carbon-fiber plate, dual-density SpeedARC midsole and Vibram MegaGrip Elite outsole.
Dynafit expands trail running lineup for Spring/Summer 2027
Dynafit expands its SS27 trail running range with the new DNA race collection, Ultra DNA 2 and Trailmax, plus a limited Ultra DNA 2 pre-release.
Lowa appoints Giuseppe De Biasi operations chief
Lowa has appointed Giuseppe De Biasi as General Manager Operations, adding international retail and transformation expertise to its executive team.
Aclima expands summer range with new merino tees
The Norwegian wool specialist has introduced new LightWool 140 Classic Tees and reborn Caps, combining lightweight merino performance with Nordic-inspired designs for summer outdoor activities.