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Dick’s reports Q1 growth, to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4bn
The US sporting goods retailer reported solid Q1 gains while announcing a $2.4 billion deal to acquire a key competitor in athletic retail.
Solo Stove enters premium cooler market amid sales decline
The US-based outdoor lifestyle brand is diversifying into high-tech coolers after reporting a sharp revenue decline in its core fire pit business.
Better Cotton joins EU Policy Hub to shape regulation
The global sustainable cotton initiative adds its farm-level expertise to an EU policy platform influencing environmental and product legislation.
Sales decline in Samsonite’s outdoor segment
The US-listed travel goods giant reports weaker results in its outdoor and lifestyle segment, which includes Gregory and High Sierra.
Performance Days and Future Fabrics Expo join forces
Two sustainability-focused textile events from Germany and the UK announce a strategic partnership to accelerate material innovation globally.
Leatt Q1 revenue rises 45%, net income up 237%
The South African protective gear specialist reported strong gains in sales and profit for Q1 2025, driven by global demand for helmets and armor.
Solo Brands sees Q1 sales drop, Chubbies surges
The US-based outdoor lifestyle group reported a revenue decline and rising losses in Q1, while its Chubbies apparel brand delivered strong growth.
Patagonia & environmental activism: Leading towards significant change
Read in our latest interview why the US outdoor brand sees activism as core business – and what its European sustainability lead will share at the Outdoor Impact Summit in Munich.
Worldly launches tools to promote sustainability in the supply chain
The US-based sustainability data platform introduces new analytics tools aimed at enhancing supply chain transparency and resilience in consumer goods.
Globetrotter joins Sport 2000 to strengthen market reach
The German outdoor retailer partners with the Germany-based arm of the buying group to expand its position in specialized outdoor retail.
GoPro faces persistent Asia-Pacific challenges as transformation proceeds
The US action camera maker faces sharp Asia-Pacific headwinds and macro uncertainty, but focuses on lean operations and new product launches.
Brightfiber opens recycling factory in Amsterdam
The facility transforms locally sourced used clothes into “high-quality” textile fibers.
Intersport merges Swedish and Danish operations
The Nordic sporting goods retailers join forces to improve efficiency, scale and customer service across Sweden and Denmark.
90-day suspension of tariffs between the US and China causes uncertainty
A short-term tariff deal between the US and China brings relief to outdoor industries, but the 90-day truce masks deeper instability ahead.
Canadian group acquires Rocky Mountain Bicycles
A Canadian outdoor and cycling-focused investor group has acquired a heritage mountain bike brand with plans for global expansion and local continuity.
Lowa appoints trail expert to lead category growth
The German footwear specialist strengthens its trail running segment with a key leadership hire and plans new events and athlete initiatives.
Adele Stafford: How Worldly measures emissions at product level using supplier data
Worldly’s new Product Impact Calculator offers brands a way to accurately measure product-level Scope 3 emissions with primary supplier data, a step beyond spend-based tools and a key asset for sustainability reporting.
Bike24 reports strong growth in Q1 but stays in the red
The German-based online bike retailer saw solid double-digit revenue growth in early 2025, driven by demand across key European markets.
Pinewood aligns product strategy with EU Green Deal
The Swedish outdoor brand outlines its roadmap for adapting to European environmental legislation and reshaping its design and supply chain practices.
One week to go: Register now for the Outdoor Impact Summit on May 19-20
The new forum will bring together outdoor industry leaders to explore actionable sustainability and biodiversity strategies for lasting impact.
Giant Group posts higher Q1 revenue, lower profit
The world’s largest bike manufacturer saw OEM recovery in Q1 2025, but profits declined due to ongoing market challenges and currency fluctuations.
Icebreaker nears 99% plastic-free apparel goal
The New Zealand-based outdoor apparel brand reported key progress in its push toward plastic-free clothing and regenerative wool sourcing.
Lenzing sees profit rise in Q1 despite tough market conditions
The Austrian fiber specialist saw strong Q1 earnings growth as it continues to execute its cost-cutting program despite global trade uncertainty.
Fox Factory maintains outlook despite Q1 impairment
The US bike components and sports equipment manufacturer took a goodwill hit in Q1 but reaffirmed its 2025 guidance despite tariff concerns.
REI members reject board-backed candidates in vote
Amid growing labor tensions, the US outdoor retailer’s co-op members push back on leadership by voting down corporate-endorsed board candidates.
Clarus shrinks Q1 operating loss on lower revenues
The US-based outdoor group narrowed its Q1 loss and announced key asset sales, while facing ongoing headwinds in global adventure markets.
Merrell and Saucony drive Wolverine’s Q1 growth
The US performance footwear group regained profitability in Q1, led by strong sales from its trail and running brands and despite tariff-related uncertainty.
Yeti aims to cut China exposure and expand globally
The US outdoor brand outlines new product launches and international ambitions amid ongoing supply chain shifts and tariff challenges.
REI becomes first US retailer to achieve zero waste
The US outdoor co-op hit a major sustainability milestone and reported key financials while deepening investments in climate and community initiatives.
Outdoor Impact Summit: ‘We’re not just gathering to talk’
EOG’s Sophie Offord and Dr. Katy Stevens talk about why the upcoming Munich summit (May 19–20) aims to spark more than talk — and how the industry helped shape it.
