All Snowsports articles
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News briefsBerghaus to open first UK brand store
The British outdoor brand will open its first standalone UK retail location later this year at Manchester Arndale.
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ArticleDecathlon opens seventh Austrian store
The sporting goods retailer has opened its seventh store in Austria, strengthening its presence in Vienna’s prime shopping district and confirming further expansion plans.
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ArticleBlackYak advances Himalayan climate initiative in Nepal
The outdoor brand brought policymakers, mountaineering organizations and local leaders together in Nepal to address the growing climate challenges facing the Himalayas.
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News briefsDeuter highlights apprenticeship program
The German backpack and sleeping bag specialist is highlighting its apprenticeship program and employee development approach as part of a regional business magazine feature.
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News briefsOSC promotes Anna Nikolaus to brand manager
Outdoor & Sports Company has promoted Anna Nikolaus to a newly created leadership role overseeing sales and marketing for Mountain Equipment and Bridgedale across the US and Canada.
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News briefsBerghaus raises $10,000 for US public lands
Berghaus combined product testing with fundraising at Outside Days in Denver, generating $10,000 for public lands conservation through a donation-matching campaign.
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ArticleEquip secures £48.5m funding for expansion
Rab owner Equip Outdoor Technologies has secured a £48.5 million sustainability-linked funding package from HSBC UK, strengthened its leadership team and outlined plans for further international growth.
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News briefsMoncler names new Grenoble president
Moncler has promoted longtime executive Mina Piccinini to President of Moncler Grenoble, while Rod Manley takes over as CMO as the luxury group strengthens leadership across one of its key brand pillars.
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ArticleWeSports posts record Q1 growth
Strong demand for winter sports, early-spring sales and acquisitions helped WeSports deliver record Q1 growth and higher profitability.
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ArticleSchwan-Stabilo Outdoor Group names new CEO
After 14 years with the company, Outdoor Group CEO Martin Riebel will step down at the end of June, with former Intersport executive Christoph Frechen taking over leadership of the multi-brand outdoor business.
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ArticleUSWE targets faster growth after improved FY2026
The Swedish hydration-pack and motorcycle luggage specialist improved profitability and cash flow in FY2026 while expanding US distribution through REI, Specialized and Cycle Gear.
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News briefsPeak Performance appoints Rainer Fink to lead Central European B2B business
The Swedish mountain sports brand is strengthening its wholesale leadership in Central Europe as longtime executive Martin Gaffal exits to launch a new venture in the padel segment.
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ArticleBerghaus deepens North American push with new hires and retail expansion
The British outdoor brand is accelerating its US market strategy through new leadership appointments, specialty retail expansion and strategic agency partnerships.
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ArticleKathmandu momentum offsets Oboz slowdown
Kathmandu continued its recovery in Q3, while Oboz was hit by wholesale timing and Rip Curl stayed resilient in volatile markets.
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ArticleCanada’s MEC brings Gear Swap back to stores
The Canadian retailer is testing a new physical resale and repair concept in British Columbia as demand grows for longer-lasting outdoor gear and circular retail models.
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ArticleThruDark: From Special Forces roots to global growth
Born from frustrations with failing military gear, British outdoor brand ThruDark is now approaching £20m in revenue while preparing for international retail expansion and its next stage of technical product development.
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ArticleVDBS and Fritschi form long-term ski touring partnership
Verband Deutscher Berg- und Skiführer and Fritschi are entering a long-term cooperation aimed at linking professional mountain guide expertise more closely with ski touring binding development and safety innovation.
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ArticleKontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
Kontoor Brands is selling Lee to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up to $1bn, sharpening its focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen as the company shifts toward higher-growth outdoor, workwear and lifestyle categories.
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ArticleHaglöfs strengthens wholesale leadership
Haglöfs has appointed former Peak Performance executive Marcus Grönberg as Global Director of Wholesale as the company looks to further strengthen its international retail and omnichannel strategy.
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ArticleOberalp Group launches generational leadership transition
Oberalp Group is entering a major generational transition as founder Heiner Oberrauch hands the presidency of the South Tyrolean outdoor group to his daughter Ruth Oberrauch, while additional executive leadership changes are planned for later this year.
