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The North Face athletes take center stage in new Everest documentary
The new documentary from Oscar-winning filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi explores Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson’s ambition to ski Everest’s direct North Face.
Dutech courts Accell dealers as takeover process continues
Potential Accell buyer Dutech has outlined a dealer-focused model and urged retailers to maintain their 2027 commitments while the insolvent bike group’s sale process continues.
Heiko Schäfer: ‘Our identity, our base in Switzerland and our strategy aren’t changing’
Regina Henkel talks to Mammut CEO Heiko Schäfer about CPE’s takeover, the brand’s Swiss identity and its growth ambitions in Asia and North America.
Tahe Outdoors relaunches investor search after improved summer season
The French watersports manufacturer reports positive cash flow and stable underlying sales as it seeks an investor during its court-supervised restructuring.
hGears German subsidiary files for insolvency as e-bike business slumps
Weak e-bike demand and underused production capacity have pushed hGears’ German manufacturing subsidiary into self-administered insolvency proceedings.
Thok expands beyond e-bikes with first non-electric gravel range
The Italian e-MTB specialist is expanding into conventional bicycles for the first time with a three-model carbon gravel range.
Hypershell launches full-leg Halo exoskeleton at IFA Berlin
The new 2.6-kg Halo combines four powered hip and knee joints, AI-based motion control and up to 1,490 W of peak output.
Burton names Denny Bruce CEO ahead of 50th anniversary
The former Burton manager returns to the snowboard company after senior roles at Vans, Skullcandy, Traeger, Dickies and Gozney.
Simplon production company enters second insolvency in two years
The Austrian company producing Simplon bicycles has entered restructuring again with €33.4 million in liabilities, much of it stemming from its previous insolvency.
Circ and BHF sign recycled polyester offtake agreement
The US textile recycler is expanding its manufacturing network in China through an offtake agreement covering commercial staple fiber production.
MEC renews trail running push with nationwide training program
The Canadian outdoor retailer is making a renewed push into running with free training, community events and an expanded fall and winter assortment.
British outdoor brands unite in new OTS Village at ISPO Amsterdam
Eleven British outdoor brands will exhibit together in Amsterdam as OTS and the OIA extend their industry platform beyond the UK.
Sherpa Adventure Gear expands Nepal flood relief with $20,000 donation
The Nepal-rooted outdoor brand is combining a percentage of sales with an additional $20,000 donation supporting disaster relief and reconstruction.
Lowa-backed scholarship project puts Noemi Kreuz on Matterhorn summit
A months-long initiative designed to improve women’s access to mountaineering culminated in a Matterhorn attempt, with scholarship recipient Noemi Kreuz reaching the summit.
Brompton and And Wander bridge cycling and outdoor with G Line collaboration
The British folding-bike maker and Japanese outdoor label are combining their design approaches in a limited bike, luggage and apparel collection.
Outdoor Alliance maps recreation areas at risk from US policy rollbacks
The recreation coalition highlights more than 20 western US landscapes as federal policy changes reshape the balance between conservation, recreation and development.
Fenix Outdoor debuts multi-brand 'Fjällräven & Co.' retail concept
The new Boston concept combines Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Devold and Hanwag as Fenix Outdoor experiments with a broader multi-brand retail format.
Kendal Mountain heads south with new summer outdoor festival
The organizers are extending the Kendal concept into southern England with a three-day summer event combining outdoor culture, activities and brands.
Helly Hansen targets $1.1bn as Kontoor maps global growth push
Kontoor Brands sees major untapped potential in technical outdoor, the US and workwear as it targets roughly 10 percent annual growth for Helly Hansen.
Nivia brings GPS-based 3D navigation to avalanche transceiver market
Backed by German technology specialist Rosenberger, the young snow-safety brand is bringing a new approach to avalanche searches to market for winter 2026/27.
Allied audit puts down processing emissions below industry benchmarks
The insulation supplier has published facility-level carbon data as outdoor brands face growing demands for supply chain transparency and product-level information.
Fantic completes revamped e-MTB range with Rhapsody enduro platform
The Italian brand’s new MY27 enduro platform combines a full-carbon frame, Bosch’s latest CX drive and 180 mm forks across three specifications.
Haglöfs brings Standard Issue Black into commercial production
The Swedish outdoor brand is moving its joint color-standardization project with Polartec from concept to market with the Buteo Mid II Jacket.
Lenz acquires Swiss glove specialist Snowlife
The Austrian heated-apparel specialist is taking full ownership of Snowlife after 15 years of cooperation, while retaining the Swiss brand, team and operations.
Eurobike reverses course on 2027 date and annual schedule
Following further industry consultations, Eurobike has abandoned its previously announced September 2027 date and will remain an annual, three-day B2B event.
Norrøna expands beyond products with adventure travel push
The Norwegian outdoor company is broadening its business beyond apparel and equipment with guided trips, proprietary destinations and premium adventure experiences.
Pinewood marks 30 years with limited Canada Classic anniversary shirt
The Swedish outdoor brand is marking three decades with a limited edition of the checked shirt that started the business.
GoPro agrees Starman Optical merger in major strategic reset
The action-camera pioneer will remain publicly listed but move into AI infrastructure and defense under a deal that gives shareholders $285 million in cash and a 10 percent stake in the combined company.
Hyosung TNC starts integrated bio-spandex production in Vietnam
Two years after announcing a $1 billion investment program, Hyosung TNC has begun commercial bio-BDO production as part of its integrated Vietnamese spandex supply chain.
AMI launches Textiles Manufacturing Expo alongside recycling event
The new Charlotte event will bring textile manufacturing technologies, materials and suppliers together with the existing Textiles Recycling Expo USA in April 2027.