CORPORATE AND M&A
+++ Zwift has acquired real-route indoor cycling platform Rouvy for an undisclosed sum, with both brands set to continue operating independently while leveraging Zwift’s growing hardware ecosystem and a fast-expanding indoor cycling market +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ Decathlon’s Quechua has launched its new MH900 hiking shoe family, combining Vibram soles, in-house cushioning technology and extensive robotic plus real-world testing – including 50,000 flexes, 10-hour immersion trials and more than 1,000 km of field validation – to position the model as its most technical hiking footwear to date
+++ US ski brand RMU is entering the bike market with the NightTrain, a Dave Weagle-designed 170/170mm enduro mountain bike featuring Orion 6 Bar Dual Idler Suspension and signaling the start of a broader bicycle lineup
+++ Solingen-based knife and outdoor gear maker Herbertz has expanded its knife range with four new outdoor, bushcraft and survival models featuring durable materials such as D2 steel, Micarta and Bocote wood, aimed at demanding users seeking reliability, functionality and robust performance in the field
+++ Dryrobe has launched the £650 made-to-order Dryrobe Pure, featuring what it calls the world’s first 100% industrially compostable inner pile fabric for outdoor use, with all profits reinvested into R&D for circular, fossil-fuel-free apparel +++
FINANCIAL REPORTING
+++ Huntsman reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.42 billion with adjusted Ebitda of $73 million, but net loss widened to $53 million from $5 million a year earlier as higher feedstock costs and geopolitical volatility pressured results +++
CSR & SUSTAINABILIY
+++ UNESCO’s East Asia office hosted a five-day Beijing workshop with more than 50 international participants exploring how AI, digital design and branding can help transform intangible cultural heritage into contemporary, commercially viable fashion while supporting long-term preservation
+++ Microban’s EcoFresh textile odor-control solutions ER1000 and EH1000 have earned USDA Certified Biobased Product labels with 62% and 43% renewable content, respectively, adding to their Bluesign Approved status and sustainability positioning +++
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
+++ Salomon has appointed High Plains Outdoor Group to represent its performance business – including run and outdoor footwear, apparel, bags and packs – across seven southern US states, with a focus on expanding specialty distribution and market share
+++ Oboz Footwear honored top North American sales partners at its annual Bozeman meeting, naming AMG Agency of the Year, Etienne Laforest Rep of the Year and Dylan Evans Smooth Operator for outstanding market growth, retail relationships and operational support +++
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ Cabot Hosiery Mills has appointed former Ecco Americas executive Dan Leonardi as VP Sales to lead revenue growth, expand distribution and strengthen specialty retail and direct-to-consumer channels +++
E-COMMERCE & DTC
+++ Whatnot has launched a Shopify integration that syncs products, inventory and orders automatically, enabling merchants to expand into live commerce, where beta users have already generated more than $10 million in sales across nearly 20 categories
+++ Amazon said Prime Day will shift to June this year after posting strong Q1 results, including 12% online store sales growth to $64.3 billion and a 77% jump in net income to $30.3 billion, while forecasting Q2 revenue of $194 billion to $199 billion +++
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