PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ French outdoor retail chain Au Vieux Campeur has released a new institutional video to celebrate its 80 years in the business
+++ DPS Skis expanded its athlete team by signing US big-mountain skier Mali Noyes
+++ Mammut renewed and expanded its uniform and safety partnership with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, marking the resort’s 60th anniversary with updated staff uniforms, avalanche safety equipment and continued training and community engagement
+++ Gordini is marking its 70th anniversary in 2026 by evolving from a cold-weather specialist into a four-season brand, launching a new Spring/Summer performance sock collection built around its OrbitFit technology
+++ Scott Sports has discontinued its telemark ski boot segment, confirming there are “currently no plans for new product development in this category,” as reported by Powder.com
+++ Vango has renewed its long-standing partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, continuing as the official provider of Recommended Expedition Kit to support youth participation in outdoor expeditions +++
CORPORATE AND M&A
+++ Leatt Corporation extended its existing $750,000 share repurchase program by three months to March 31, 2026, after having repurchased about $250,000 of shares to date
+++ Mips completed the acquisition of Koroyd on Dec. 18, adding the Monaco-based impact protection specialist to its portfolio after fulfilling all transaction conditions
+++ Golden Goose has agreed to sell a majority stake to HSG, with Temasek and True Light Capital joining as minority investors, while Permira retains a minority holding and Silvio Campara remains CEO with Marco Bizzarri set to become non-executive chairman +++
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
+++ Columbia Sportswear opened its first Puerto Rico retail location at Plaza Carolina in San Juan +++
E-COMMERCE & DTC
+++ According to Retail Dive, TikTok Shop is rapidly driving social commerce growth, with sales projected to top $20 billion in 2026, exceed $30 billion by 2028, and account for nearly a quarter of US social commerce sales within the next few years
+++ TikTok and FIS have extended their partnership for the 2025/26 season to expand winter sports coverage on the platform through nine competition accounts, a new global #wintersport campaign and enhanced athlete content, following more than 400 million views last season +++
INSTITUTIONAL
+++ Paddle UK has introduced a consolidated “Standards for Events” framework to define safety, insurance and planning requirements for domestic paddling competitions, with ongoing support for organizers and a goal of central event registration by 2027 +++
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