EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ Thomas Nord joins Kanso Sports as Head of Design after more than six years in the same role at Tenson, reuniting with founder Tomas Solin to lead creative direction at the fast-growing indoor and racket sports brand
+++ Former Kamik CEO Gillian Meek has been appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bauer Hockey, effective Sept. 2, 2025
+++ Murray Parsons has been appointed Vice President Global Footwear Marketplace at Arc’teryx Equipment, following senior roles at Crocs and a 20-year career at Nike +++
CORPORATE
+++ Oregon-based outdoor apparel maker NW Alpine, known for its US manufacturing, is shutting down after financial pressures, weak consumer confidence and broader industry struggles made operations unsustainable
+++ Danish bike lock startup PentaLock, known for its crank-integrated anti-theft system, has filed for insolvency as of Aug. 11, 2025 +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ BioLite has launched the new Range HeadLamp Series featuring rapid USB-C charging, IP67 waterproofing and up to 500 lumens for backcountry use
+++ Smartwool has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, combining Merino wool performance, circular design and innovative gear for year-round outdoor comfort
+++ The American Apparel & Footwear Association has partnered with America250.org to celebrate the US Semiquincentennial by spotlighting the industry’s historic and ongoing contributions to American culture, innovation and economic growth +++
DISTRIBUTION
+++ Danish tackle brand Nordic Fieldsport ApS (NFS) will be responsible for the sales and distribution of Scandinavian lure maker Wolfcreek Lures in both its Nordic domestic market as well as Europe and globally on a new exclusive cooperation and distribution agreement
+++ Mammut has expanded its North America team with seven new hires across sales, operations, merchandising, marketing and finance to support regional growth +++
TRADE SHOWS
+++ The Executive Track, the conference exclusively designed for CEOs of emerging product brands across the outdoor industry, has announced its return for a second year and will be co-located with the Outdoor Media Summit in Durango, Colorado, on Oct. 27-29, 2025 +++
CSR & SUSTAINABILITY
+++ Danish footwear brand Glerups has become the first shoe company to achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 4.1 Full Scope Bronze, underscoring its sustainability commitment +++
TECHOLOGY
+++ Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new cloud region in New Zealand, backed by a NZ$7.5 billion (€4.1bn) investment to support local data needs, renewable infrastructure, job creation and digital skills development +++
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