FINANCIAL REPORTING
+++ Rapala VMC Corporation will shift to quarterly financial reporting in 2026, adding Q1 and Q3 business reviews to its disclosure schedule and updating its investor calendar accordingly
+++ Leatt Corp has extended its existing share repurchase program of up to $750,000 by three months to March 31, 2026, reflecting continued confidence in its business and capital allocation strategy +++
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ BRP, the Canada-based owner of the Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo, has appointed former Renault executive Denis Le Vot as President and CEO effective Feb. 1, 2026, succeeding longtime chief José Boisjoli, who will retire as CEO and Chair, with Pierre Beaudoin named new Board Chair
+++ Rapala VMC has promoted longtime executive Travis Tuma to president of Rapala VMC USA, effective Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Marcus Twidale, who will return to Europe as VP of Rapala brand and group strategic brand management after four years leading the US business
+++ Scarpa has strengthened its North American marketing operations by promoting Kayla Hicks to marketing and communications manager, John Weir to athlete and events coordinator and Olivia McCartney to digital communications and engagement coordinator +++
CORPORATE AND M&A
+++ Salomon is opening a 1,500-sqm office and showroom in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, which will house creative and sales functions +++
CSR & SUSTAINABILITY
+++ Icebug is calling on other brands to join its long-running initiative of donating 100% of Black Friday revenue to environmental organizations, aiming to turn the approach into a broader industry movement against overconsumption +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ Tatonka has launched the waterproof Rapid Rolltop WP daypack series in 20, 25, and 35 liters, designed for urban commuters and cyclists, with taped seams, rolltop closure, recycled materials and PFAS-free waterproof protection for electronics and everyday gear
+++ Darn Tough Vermont has expanded its ski and snowboard sock range with multiple merino-wool models for men, women and kids, combining durability, comfort and performance fits for all winter disciplines
+++ Canadian footwear brand Baffin has expanded its Hero Collection with the Ice Crew (STP), a new men’s safety boot designed for first responders and industrial workers, combining cold-weather protection, slip resistance and composite safety features
+++ British alpinist and La Sportiva athlete Tom Livingstone has received his second Piolets d’Or after the jury honored his alpine-style ascent of Gasherbrum III with Aleš Česen as one of the world’s three most significant expeditions of the year
+++ Odlo and Swiss-Ski have extended their long-standing outfitter partnership early through April 2032, ensuring continued supply of high-performance apparel for more than 70 Nordic athletes and teams across multiple disciplines
+++ Columbia Sportswear will again outfit the USA Curling National Team for the 2026 Winter Olympics and, for the first time, sell replica and fan versions of the official uniforms to consumers
+++ Moncler has been signed as the official outfitter for the Brazilian team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina
+++ Starting with the 2026/2027 season, Reusch will officially join Pool Sci Italia as an equipment supplier to Italy’s alpine national ski teams, marking a strategic milestone in its long-standing support of elite skiing and future talent development +++
E-COMMERCE AND DTC
+++ YouTube has enabled US creators to receive their earnings in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, reflecting growing mainstream adoption of stablecoins following new US regulatory clarity +++
RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION
+++ Vuarnet has opened a new flagship boutique in New York’s SoHo that doubles its retail space and introduces an immersive store concept reflecting the brand’s alpine heritage and renewed identity following its acquisition by Thélios (LVMH)
+++ US outdoor retailer L.L.Bean plans to accelerate its brick-and-mortar expansion by opening eight new stores in 2026 and another eight to ten in 2027, while also reinventing its historic Freeport flagship as a more immersive brand destination
+++ Turtle Fur has appointed four new US sales agencies across key regions to expand distribution beyond its traditional ski channel into broader outdoor and lifestyle markets +++
LEGAL & INSTUTIONAL
+++ British Cycling has launched British Cycling Ventures, a new commercial entity led by Darren Henry to consolidate events and commercial operations, drive revenue growth and attract external investment with support from Oakwell Sports Advisory
+++ The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has added five new associate members — Astraia, CircKit, the European Network of Outdoor Sports, Sports+Outdoor Search and Samsara Eco — broadening its collaboration across sustainability, circularity, research and industry transition
+++ Columbia Sportswear and Seirus Innovative Accessories have settled their long-running patent dispute over Omni-Heat and HeatWave after the US Patent and Trademark Office upheld Columbia’s core design patent, ending litigation that began in 2015 +++
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
+++ The Trail delle Streghe, a new trail running event in Italy’s Golfo dell’Isola, will take place on April 19, 2025, organized by TriO Events +++
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