EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ Nike’s Chief Innovation OIfficer Tony Bignell is stepping down after less than a year, marking the third leadership change in the role in under three years and underscoring ongoing instability in the company’s innovation function
+++ Oberalp has strengthened its North American marketing team by hiring Laurel Walker as Marketing Manager and promoting Alex Pasmann to Marketing Specialist to support brand growth and market expansion +++
CORPORATE AND M&A
+++ Citadel Advisors has reduced its short position in Revolution Race below the public disclosure threshold, leaving total reported short interest at 2.13% with one remaining disclosed short seller
+++ Action sports company Mervin Manufacturing has been acquired by Spring Capital Group, with the new owner committing to support the company’s leadership, sustain its US-based production and enable long-term growth aligned with its innovation and sustainability focus +++
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
+++ Skechers has opened its first flagship store in Copenhagen (a 700-sqm location at Amagertorv), expanding its Nordic presence with a full showcase of performance, lifestyle and comfort-focused products
+++ Montania Sport, a French outdoor retailer established in 2005 and based near Chambery, will cease operations permanently at the end of April
+++ Oxbow has opened a new store in Carnac, Brittany, continuing its retail expansion across France as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its distribution network and reconnect with its outdoor-focused brand identity +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ Igloo has launched the Gripper CoolBox 10 Qt, a durable, feature-driven personal cooler designed as a versatile everyday lunchbox for workers and commuters, priced at $59.99 and available through multiple retail channels
+++ Sweet Protection has launched the Tucker III 2Vi Mips, an advanced aero road cycling helmet developed with Uno-X Mobility Cycling, combining aerodynamic performance, lightweight construction and race-proven safety for high-speed riding
+++ Italian outdoor equipment brand Ferrino has announced alpinist brothers Iker and Eneko Pou as brand ambassadors in a new agreement via Spanish distributor Snow Factory
+++ Suunto has partnered with Tracksmith’s Stamata women’s marathon team to support athletes with training resources and performance gear as they prepare for the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials +++
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
+++ The 4th edition of Bim Bam Boom, the French event for the outdoor community that combines industry networking and fun, will take place in Beaufort in Savoie on June 30, 2026 +++
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