EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ Deckers Brands, parent company of Hoka, Ugg and Teva, has appointed The RealReal CEO Rati Sahi Levesque to its Board of Directors effective Dec. 1, 2026, succeeding retiring board member Lauri Shanahan
+++ Spy Optic has appointed eyewear industry veteran Brent Bearden as marketing manager, bringing more than 20 years of experience at brands including Arnette and Kaenon to strengthen its action-sports positioning and retail relationships +++
FINANCIAL REPORTING
+++ Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct posted a 5.1 percent increase in group revenues to £56.4 million (€67.3m) for the six months ended 31 July, 2026, driven by growth across its UK retail stores – with UK revenues up 6.9 percent during the period – and online operations +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ Outdoor equipment brand Millet will be an official partner of Pierra Menta beginning in 2027, when the French annual ski mountaineering competition will host its 41st edition
+++ Northwave (Italy) has launched its FW26/27 cycling collection, featuring an extensive range of Gore-Tex winter shoes for road, gravel and mountain biking alongside technical apparel in its Extreme and Core lines +++
CSR & SUSTAINABILITY
+++ Swedish outdoor apparel brand Pinewood has entered a long-term partnership with Swedish dog rescue organization Hundstallet to provide functional clothing for shelter staff and raise awareness of animal welfare and dog adoption +++
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