All Snowsports articles – Page 4
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News briefsSalomon expands UK retail network with Liverpool opening
The 325-sqm Liverpool location marks the outdoor brand’s first regular retail store outside London.
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News briefsSportshopen continues store expansion after financial restructuring
The Swedish sporting goods retailer is opening stores again after emerging from a major financial restructuring in 2024.
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ArticleRidestore remains highly profitable despite second consecutive sales decline
The Swedish DTC specialist saw sales and operating profit fall again, but retained an operating margin of almost 20 percent.
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ArticleSilje Garberg Ree takes over as CEO of Brav and Swix
The former Bergans chief takes over Brav and Swix following a major restructuring at the Nordic outdoor group.
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ArticleX-Pac brings hyperTEC fabric series to Europe at Performance Days
The new fabric platform targets packs and technical gear for mountaineering, climbing, skiing and bikepacking.
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ArticleElena Colombo takes over leadership of LaMunt from Ruth Oberrauch
The former Commercial Manager assumes overall responsibility for the women’s mountain sports brand, while Ruth Oberrauch focuses on leading Oberalp Group.
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ArticleNorth Outdoor expands into Germany with Herbert Horelt
The Finnish merino specialist is targeting 40 to 50 retail partners as it builds its presence in Germany and neighboring markets.
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ArticleBoa brings multi-directional H5 dial to snowboard boots
The new platform allows riders to tighten or loosen boot fit incrementally and will debut with Burton, K2 and Ride for winter 2026/27.
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ArticleBrav losses deepen as Ferd backs turnaround with fresh capital
The Swix and Lundhags owner suffered another difficult year in 2025, prompting further financial support from parent Ferd.
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News briefsColumbia hands European distribution hub to GXO under 10-year deal
A new 10-year agreement puts the outdoor group’s main continental European distribution hub under GXO management.
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News briefsKulkea seeks new owner as founder prepares to step back
The Massachusetts ski and travel bag specialist has appointed Bell Lap Advisors to run a sale process as its founder prepares to leave day-to-day management.
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ArticleProwinter 2027 expands outdoor focus and adds start-up platform
The Bolzano trade show is expanding its outdoor offering, international partnerships and awards while adding a dedicated start-up platform.
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ArticleLowe Alpine moves to new owner as Equip focuses on Rab
The transaction separates two long-standing outdoor brands, with Equip focusing on Rab and Lowe Alpine set for renewed investment under new ownership.
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ArticleVF reaches 2030 operational emissions target four years early
The group has surpassed its 2030 Scope 1 and 2 targets, while its new report also highlights remaining gaps in materials and supply chain emissions.
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ArticleSurefoot takes custom-fit expertise into everyday footwear
The ski-boot fitting specialist is extending its foot-scanning and custom-orthotic expertise into sneakers, clogs and sandals.
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News briefsBurton moves European logistics hub to Czech Republic
The snowboard brand is consolidating B2B and B2C fulfillment for 26 European markets at a new central logistics location.
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News briefsBaffin expands Ease collection with Mist winter boot
The Canadian footwear brand is adding its first lace-up model to the lightweight Ease collection following its move to Royer.
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OpinionCanada’s tariff fight with the US could open doors for European outdoor brands
Punitive tariffs are only part of the story. Canada’s push toward Europe could have longer-term implications for the outdoor industry. An opinion piece by OIC editor Wolfgang Greiner
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News briefsColorado Supreme Court upholds Vail Resorts Epic Pass release
A Colorado Supreme Court ruling finds that an Epic Pass agreement signed after an accident can release claims that already existed.
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ArticleSidas draws 100 retailers to third Bootfitting Congress
Retailers from 19 countries gathered in Lech for four days of practical training, new technologies and an early look at Sidas’ revamped Custom range.
