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 +++
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 +++
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
+++ Decathlon Germany is launching a new omnichannel loyalty program in January 2026 that rewards purchases, circular services and sporting activities with app-based points, replacing its Payback partnership +++
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 +++
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