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Salomon expands sustainability efforts in 2025
Salomon accelerated sustainability initiatives in 2025, expanding eco-design across its product portfolio, strengthening supply chain oversight and increasing investments in circularity and community programs.
Aku backs Himalaya project exploring social media reality gap
Italian footwear brand Aku has supported a Himalayan trekking project that highlights the gap between social media portrayals of outdoor adventures and the realities experienced on the trail.
Patagonia opens second Austrian store in Salzburg
Patagonia has opened its second store in Austria and 14th in Europe, strengthening its retail presence while creating a new hub for environmental activism and the outdoor community.
OrthoLite names Marius Wirtz CEO
OrthoLite has appointed former Covestro executive Marius Wirtz as CEO, succeeding founder Glenn Barrett, who will move into a senior advisory role within Coats Group.
EOCA river walk highlights biodiversity impact of waterways
Outdoor industry leaders joined an EOCA-led citizen-science walk in northern Italy, comparing biodiversity and human impacts across different sections of the Sarca River.
Pon.Bike to close Cannondale factory in Netherlands
Pon.Bike will close its Cannondale assembly plant in Almelo by the end of 2027, relocating production to Germany and Lithuania as part of its multi-brand manufacturing strategy.
L.L.Bean to reopen flagship after $50m renovation
L.L.Bean will reopen its redesigned Freeport, Maine, flagship in September following a three-year, $50 million renovation project.
SBTi releases Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0
SBTi’s revised net-zero framework introduces a best-efforts approach, differentiated requirements and a stronger focus on implementation.
Recover launches yarn platform to scale recycled cotton
Recover has introduced Recover Yarns, a new platform designed to simplify and scale recycled cotton adoption.
Strava expands hiking tools as trail participation grows
Strava has introduced new hiking and navigation tools as participation and social engagement in trail sports continue to rise.
Roots grows Q1 sales as strategic costs weigh
The Canadian outdoor-lifestyle brand delivered its seventh straight quarter of comparable sales growth while absorbing distribution and strategic review costs.
Scott USA launches third-party logistics service
Scott USA is opening its Utah distribution infrastructure to outdoor, bike and active lifestyle brands through a new third-party logistics offering.
Rab deepens value-chain focus in 2026 impact report
Rab’s latest Impact Report shifts the focus beyond products to suppliers, materials and communities, while highlighting B Corp certification, bluesign partnership and progress on emissions, repair and circularity.
Stellar Equipment appoints Babyshop founder Rundgren as CEO
Babyshop co-founder Linn Rundgren will lead Stellar Equipment as the Swedish outdoor brand targets profitability and international growth.
CoDi names CEO successor
Compass Diversified has unveiled a planned leadership transition, with COO Zach Sawtelle set to succeed CEO Elias Sabo at year-end.
Watchmaker Tudor signs four elite trail running athletes
Swiss watch brand Tudor has added four of the world’s top trail and ultrarunners to its global ambassador roster.
Decathlon UK expands festival tent buyback scheme
Decathlon UK will refund up to 50% of a tent’s value in cash to encourage festival-goers to return rather than abandon camping gear.
Amazon invests €10bn in European logistics network
Amazon will invest more than €10 billion in Europe, expanding robotics, delivery capabilities and workforce development.
SRAM expands European manufacturing with Portugal investment
SRAM will expand production in Portugal with a new factory capable of manufacturing its full component portfolio for Europe.
Columbia faces class action over tariff refunds
A proposed class action claims Columbia retained tariff-related price increases despite seeking refunds after tariffs were ruled unlawful.
Ortlieb launches proprietary Tidura material platform
German bag specialist Ortlieb introduces its own material platform to increase supply chain control, transparency and durability.
ThredUp expands resale model with peer-to-peer marketplace
New Direct Listing service combines peer-to-peer selling with AI tools, zero seller fees and marketplace-backed returns.
GOTS 8.0 raises bar for textile supply chain accountability
The Global Organic Textile Standard has released Version 8.0 of its certification framework, introducing stricter requirements for due diligence, environmental performance, chemical management and circular business models across the textile value chain.
OTS celebrates 20 years in Liverpool
The Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a well-attended edition in Liverpool, reinforcing its position as the UK’s leading trade event for the outdoor industry.
Intersport expands executive management team
The appointment of longtime executive Stephan Schwarz signals a stronger focus on commercial execution, strategic brands and global alignment across the IIC network.
Newell Brands plans €40m investment in France
The consumer goods company will invest in automation, AI-driven manufacturing, sustainability and workforce development across its French operations over the next three years.
Decathlon 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.
BlackYak 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.
Better Cotton opens registration for 2027 conference
The cotton sustainability organization will bring its flagship conference to Africa for the first time, combining the event with its Programme Partner Meeting in Morocco.
Gonso celebrates 100 years of cycling heritage
The German cycling apparel specialist marked its 100th anniversary with a three-day exhibition, film premiere, live podcast and community rides in Berlin.
