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Deckers lifts outlook as Hoka accelerates and US demand stabilizes
Strong momentum at Hoka, improving US trends and resilient margins prompted Deckers Brands to raise full-year guidance, despite ongoing tariff and cost pressures.
Intersport Austria reports strong winter growth
Austria’s leading sporting goods retailer reports solid winter momentum, with rentals and ski sales driving growth ahead of school holidays.
Freeride Filmfestival outlines 2026 expansion
Europe’s largest freeride film platform is preparing its 2026 season with expanded tour stops, cinema screenings and new brand partnerships.
RevolutionRace delivers Q2 growth with margins near 25%
Strong demand in the DACH region and disciplined cost control lifted profitability as the DTC outdoor specialist extended its growth streak in Q2.
Alpkit secures new investment
The outdoor and cycling equipment maker restructures its finances to secure jobs, stores and long-term operations.
Paka details 2025 social impact
The alpaca apparel specialist reports on how sourcing, community investment and material choices shaped its 2025 impact.
VF Corp’s outdoor brands drive Q3 gains as transformation advances
VF Corp returned to modest growth in Q3 FY26 as TNF and Timberland delivered solid gains, helping offset continued weakness at Vans and supporting margin expansion and debt reduction.
New European Outdoor Award launches 2026
A new Europe-wide award aims to spotlight innovation, diversity, and ESG progress across the outdoor industry.
Arc’teryx appoints first brand chief
The Canadian outdoor apparel and equipment maker is strengthening its leadership team to support global brand and regional growth.
Sport 2000 posts strong 2025 growth
The European sporting goods retail group reports strong sales growth across key markets as its specialization strategy gains traction.
Performance Days shifts circularity focus
The European functional fabrics trade show is moving its sustainability focus upstream to address a critical gap in textile circularity.
Switchback appoints Outdoor Retailer show director
The US outdoor trade event has named an experienced industry executive to lead its next phase of growth.
Black Diamond names Europe GM
The US climbing and mountain sports equipment maker has named a long-serving executive to lead its European business.
Ortovox reshuffles key management roles
The German mountain sports brand has restructured key leadership roles to support its next phase of product and market development.
Sport 2000 enters Polish market
The sporting goods retail cooperative is expanding eastward through a new partnership targeting a fast-growing consumer market.
Spar sells Hervis
The Austrian grocery group has divested its long-standing sports retail arm, transferring the chain to two private investors.
EU, India conclude free trade deal
The EU’s executive arm has finalized a long-negotiated trade pact with a fast-growing Asian economy, creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones.
Sympatex files for provisional insolvency to facilitate restructuring
The Munich-based membrane technology specialist seeks restructuring protection as operations continue and employee wages are secured.
Primient to acquire full ownership of Primient Covation
The bio-based materials producer moves to full ownership of the joint venture supplying Bio-PDO to textile and chemical markets.
Ski Industry Climate Summit: Aligning on climate action
Industry leaders met in Northern Italy to confront climate risk, regulation and market pressure shaping the future of winter sports.
Vittoria partners with reTyre to produce 100% recyclable tires
The Italian bicycle tire specialist teams up with a Norwegian deep-tech firm to explore automated, recyclable tire manufacturing.
CoDi reports Q3 loss as portfolio holds up
The US-based holding company returned to timely SEC reporting in Q3, posting modest sales growth but a net loss as higher interest costs and Lugano-related issues overshadowed stable performance at core operating brands.
Outdoor groups form joint advocacy platform
Three Europe-based outdoor advocacy groups are joining forces to strengthen policy engagement on sustainability, conservation and active lifestyles.
Lowa updates sustainability roadmap
The German outdoor footwear specialist reports progress on climate action, supply chain oversight and workforce development in its latest update.
Polartec supports Arctic climate research
The performance fabric specialist backs a youth-led scientific initiative studying climate change in the Arctic.
Sport Achat Hiver sets 2026 focus
The French winter sports trade show prepares for a pivotal edition as European sourcing shifts after changes to the ISPO calendar.
Canyon to cut 320 jobs
The German bicycle maker plans significant layoffs amid shifting market conditions and restructuring, affecting core European sites.
Salomon names Heikki Salonen creative director
The French mountain sports brand reshapes its creative leadership as it sharpens its positioning between performance and lifestyle.
Active Tourism Coalition launches in Europe
A new Europe-wide alliance urges policymakers to place cycling, walking and hiking at the center of future tourism strategy.
Bergfreunde posts double-digit growth
The German online specialist for mountain and outdoor gear reports strong growth in 2025, well above overall market expectations.
