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
+++ Fenix Outdoor has completed the acquisition of the remaining 35% of Norwegian wool apparel brand Devold of Norway, making the company a wholly owned subsidiary as part of its strategy to build a global wool brand +++
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
+++ Bosch has introduced its Intelligent Performance Upgrade 2.0, delivering a software-based boost in power, torque and riding dynamics for select eBike drive units
+++ La Sportiva will once again serve as a main sponsor of the international bouldering meeting Melloblocco, which will take place in Italy’s Val Masino on May 6-9, 2026
+++ Kuiu has expanded its workwear line with the lightweight Motive Workgrade Pant, a $149 performance-focused model designed for tradespeople and outdoor professionals working in hot conditions
+++ Brompton has introduced the next-generation P Line folding bike, featuring lighter Superlight components, updated geometry and new performance-focused details designed to improve speed, handling, portability and urban mobility
+++ Drift Shoes, formerly DZR Shoes, has launched the ARC, a waterproof full-grain leather SPD-compatible mountain bike shoe, marking the brand’s first product release following its 2026 relaunch
+++ Uvex Sports has signed a multi-year partnership with the DATEV Challenge Roth, expanding its presence in triathlon with co-branded products, on-site activations and new performance helmet launches
+++ Bosch eBike Systems has launched its new Live Data Interface for the smart system, allowing riders to connect compatible third-party devices such as Garmin Edge cycling computers to display real-time e-bike performance and system data via Bluetooth +++
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
+++ Thule has completed its first bond issuance under its newly established MTN program, raising SEK 1 billion through a three-year senior unsecured floating-rate bond that was oversubscribed 2.6 times +++
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
+++ Nikwax has received a 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development in recognition of its long-standing leadership in PFAS-free waterproofing and environmentally focused innovation
+++ Keen and Ellis Brigham are partnering with Trash Free Trails for a second year to host four free community litter-picking and citizen-science walks across the UK in June
+++ Canada Goose has expanded its Resource Centre Programme to Alaska for the first time, delivering 14,000 pounds of fabric and materials to Indigenous communities to support traditional sewing craftsmanship and cultural preservation
+++ YKK Corporation has joined the ZDHC Foundation as a Signatory Supplier to strengthen industry-wide collaboration on chemical management, hazardous substance elimination and supply chain sustainability in the textile and apparel sector +++
LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL
+++ European Athletics, the continental governing body for the sport of athletics, has awarded the 2028 European Trail Running Championships to Villars, Switzerland +++
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
+++ Polygiene Group shareholders approved all proposals at the company’s annual meeting on May 7, including no dividend for 2025, the re-election of Jonas Wollin as chairman and the appointment of Nils von Essen as a new board member
+++ According to Swedish trade publication Habit, J.Lindeberg CEO Hans-Christian Meyer has stepped down with immediate effect after six years, with the company’s owners stating that a leadership change is needed for the brand’s next phase
+++ According to Fashion United, Superdry co-founder James Holder has been sentenced by a UK court to eight years in prison after being convicted of rape relating to an incident in 2022, years after leaving the company in 2016 +++
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
+++ Amazon has introduced “Join the Chat,” a new AI-powered shopping feature that lets customers interact with real-time voice or text Q&A while listening to adaptive AI-generated product summaries +++
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
+++ South Korean textile solutions provider Hyosung TNC is a principal sponsor of the 2026 Global Fashion Summit, presented by Global Fashion Agenda, taking place on May 5–7, 2026 in Copenhagen +++
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