EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ Super Retail Group, the parent company of Australian outdoor retailer BFC, has appointed Chief Financial Officer David Burns as interim CEO following the termination of the employment contract of Anthony Heraghty as CEO and Group Managing Director with immediate effect earlier this month +++
CORPORATE
+++ Asics Japan has relocated its Tokyo head office to the historic JP Tower, combining modern workspace design with views of Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace +++
LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL
+++ US President Trump has delayed the TikTok ban until Dec. 16, 2025, as talks progress on a potential takeover by a US-led investor group including Oracle +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ Garmin has introduced the Instinct Crossover AMOLED, a rugged hybrid smartwatch combining analog hands with a vibrant AMOLED display, multi-band GPS, tactical features and up to 14 days of battery life
+++ La Sportiva signed a two-year deal to serve as the official apparel and uniform sponsor of the US National Ski Mountaineering Team
+++ Baffin has launched Wander, a lightweight, waterproof multi-season boot for kids that combines the brand’s proven insulation technology and durability with a slip-on design for active play in varying conditions
+++ Swiss outdoor brand Mammut is launching a 12-piece capsule collection created in collaboration with British fashion designer Nigel Cabourn, dubbed Direttissima, inspired by the first ascent of the Japanese Direttissima on the Eiger North Face in 1969
+++ Milliken & Company has launched Liquitint Verafree, a high-performance liquid colorant free of added biocides, designed to meet global regulatory trends with broad formulation compatibility and microbial stability
+++ Merrell has partnered with lifestyle brand Lonely Ghost for a limited-edition capsule collection centered on self-expression, connection and outdoor exploration, featuring the Moab Speed 2 Vent 2K and debuting Lonely Ghost’s first footwear collaboration
+++ Rab has completed its transition to PFAS-free shell technologies with the launch of its AW25 Gore-Tex Pro Shell collection, featuring the ePE membrane and supported by a consumer-focused care campaign
+++ Florida-based Bote Boards has launched its first ultralight inflatable kayak line, Vali Aero, featuring proprietary AeroUltraX construction and models starting at just 7.48kg
+++ Spyder and C.P. Company have launched a capsule collection in China that combines urban style with outdoor functionality, blending technical performance with refined design +++
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
+++ US outdoor e-tailer Backcountry has launched Summit Club+, a new $49-per-year loyalty program offering 10% cashback on purchases, free 2-day shipping, birthday rewards and expert gear advice, with added outdoor partner perks and a free membership option
+++ Mammut has partnered in the US with Southeast-based rep agency Top Gun Sales, led by climbing veteran Kurt Smith and Chaz Warren, to strengthen its retail and gym presence across 16 US states
+++ Canadian outdoor lifestyle brand Roots has opened a new flagship store in Vancouver and launched its first-ever pilot concept store, Roots Outpost, in Toronto’s Rosedale neighborhood +++
E-COMMERCE & DTC
+++ Temu has extended its partnership with shipping software provider ShipStation to European markets, enabling local sellers to streamline fulfillment and access discounted shipping rates +++
CSR & SUSTAINABILITY
+++ Wiley X has joined the Boot Campaign’s You Matter initiative to support suicide prevention and honor veterans, service members and first responders +++
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
+++ Overland Expo will debut an Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion at its SoCal 2026 event in Costa Mesa, showcasing gear and activities that complement vehicle-based adventure
+++ Switchback will return as part of The Running Event in San Antonio this December, bringing leading outdoor and run brands together with expanded education and networking +++
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