EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ Halley Knigge has left REI Co-op after eight years as VP of communications, during which she led crisis response efforts, guided a CEO transition and launched a key archival resource amid broader company restructuring
+++ Désirée Orlowski will join the management of ANWR Schuh GmbH as Co-Managing Director alongside Astrid Heinze starting Nov. 1, 2025, bringing internal expertise and retail experience to the leadership team
+++ Glenn Hughes, President and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), has been elected as Chair of America’s Outdoor Recreational Roundtable (ORR)’s Board of Directors
+++ Etsy President and Chief Growth Officer Kruti Patel Goyal will succeed longtime CEO Josh Silverman on Jan. 1, 2026, as the company reports stronger-than-expected Q3 results and prepares for a new AI-driven growth phase +++
CORPORATE AND M&A
+++ Swedbank Robur has increased its stake in RevolutionRace to exactly 5.00% of capital and voting rights as of Oct. 24 +++
CSR & SUSTAINABILITY
+++ eBay and Condé Nast have entered a multi-year global partnership to promote circular and pre-loved fashion through collaborations across Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair and other Condé Nast brands in the US, the UK and Germany
+++ The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is partnering with Think Beyond and Substance on a new project that aims to assess the social value created by the sport of horseracing in the UK +++
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
+++ Jatsui, a brand of Italian fishing tackle supplier Scorziello, will be sold in Australia by Wilson Fishing following a new distribution agreement, and will be available through the BCF stores, Angling International has reported
+++ Canadian outdoor retailer MEC is expanding nationwide under renewed Canadian ownership, reopening and adding stores, relocating its headquarters to Vancouver’s Olympic Village and strengthening partnerships and leadership as it reasserts its identity and growth strategy after its 2025 return to domestic hands
+++ US company Boyd Cycling has appointed industry veteran Patrick “Paddy” Blake as UK Market Manager to strengthen its presence in the UK and Europe amid expanding in-house alloy and upcoming carbon rim production
+++ Wiley X has opened its first-ever retail Pro Shop at its Frisco, Texas headquarters, offering customers a direct experience of its protective eyewear technologies and brand heritage
+++ Mesle Watersports has appointed Stefan Knoll’s Trade Nomad Agency as its exclusive distributor for Austria, strengthening the German brand for high-quality watersport equipment’s sales, service and market presence in the region
+++ Fast-growing Los Angeles-based e-bike brand Kingbull has opened 13 new retail and service locations across the US to expand local rider support, test rides and maintenance access +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ REI Co-op has launched its new Campwell collection, a 17-piece fall apparel line blending classic outdoor fabrics with relaxed silhouettes and heritage-inspired colors
+++ Canadian brand Haven and Deckers’ Hoka have released a collaborative Stinson EVO GTX trail shoe combining waterproof Gore-Tex, rugged comfort and urban-outdoor versatility
+++ French footwear brand Veja and British outdoor label Finisterre have teamed up to launch the Fitz Roy Finisterre, a durable all-terrain hiking shoe made from recycled, water-resistant materials and inspired by Cornwall’s coastal landscape
+++ Revo has launched an exclusive eyewear collaboration with The Rolling Stones, Universal Music Group and Bravado, blending rock-inspired design with NASA-based lens technology
+++ Garmin has expanded its flagship GPSMAP chartplotter lineup with the new 9000xsv series, featuring 4K displays, integrated UHD sonar and 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity for advanced marine navigation and performance
+++ Arbor Snowboards and Hydro Flask have entered a multi-year global collaboration – anchored by Olympic snowboarder Red Gerard – launching co-branded, sustainability-focused products that merge snowboarding culture, design and environmental responsibility, beginning with limited-edition bottles tied to Arbor’s new board releases
+++ Heated apparel specialist Ororo has been named the Official Heated Apparel Provider of the American Kennel Club (AKC) ahead of the 25th Annual AKC National Championship, with plans to release limited-edition co-branded gear for fans and competitors at select AKC events through the 2025 and 2026 seasons +++
LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL
+++ Swiss materials innovator HeiQ has granted Oberthur Fiduciaire and its subsidiary VHP Security Paper a license to use its silver-based antimicrobial technology in overprint varnishes for security and consumer print products, ensuring global patent compliance for the companies’ Bioguard coatings +++
ADVENTURE TOURISM
+++ Alterra Mountain Company’s Ikon Pass has expanded its network in Asia to 11 ski destinations across Japan, China and South Korea, adding nine new resorts for the 2025/26 season
+++ The Swiss municipalities of Flims, Laax and Falera have jointly voted to purchase the Weisse Arena ski area’s key infrastructure for CHF 94.5 million, blocking a potential foreign takeover – reportedly by Vail Resorts – and securing long-term local ownership of one of Switzerland’s largest ski destinations +++
OBIT
+++ Giuliano Besson, the former ski racer and co-founder with Stefano Anzi of Turin-based skiwear company Anzi Besson, has died at the age of 75 +++
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