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Columbia Sportswear Q2 sales rise as footwear gains momentum
Footwear and international markets drove Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 sales higher, while tariff refunds lifted margins and earnings.
Canada Goose Q1 sales rise as losses narrow
The Toronto-based outerwear group increased Q1 sales by 10% and narrowed losses, as strong growth in Greater China and a wholesale rebound offset weaker demand in North America and EMEA.
Jacobs sells Mammut to Chinese investor
Jacobs Capital is selling Mammut to Chinese alternative investment firm CPE, ending a five-year ownership period marked by international expansion, higher margins and double-digit annual sales growth.
VF bets on Altra as Vans turnaround remains slow
VF Corp. reported higher first-quarter revenue as CEO Bracken Darrell positioned Altra as the group’s next growth driver.
BCI partners with Uzbekistan on cotton standards
BCI will support Uzbekistan in strengthening cotton standards and exploring a national sustainability standard benchmarked against its own system.
Garmin raises outlook despite Outdoor sales dip
The multinational tech company raised its 2026 outlook after record Q2 revenue and operating income, while Outdoor sales slipped 2 percent despite higher profitability.
Rocky Brands raises outlook after strong Q2
Rocky Brands posted 12 percent Q2 sales growth and sharply higher profits, helped by strong footwear demand and $15 million in tariff refunds.
BAREFooT fair expands after strong second edition
The barefoot footwear trade show attracted 102 exhibitors from 26 countries, prompting organizers to schedule two editions at Messe Offenbach in 2027.
ZDHC reports wider adoption of chemical management tools
ZDHC reports rising supplier participation, chemical transparency and certification across its Roadmap to Zero program.
Lenzing restructures fiber network and plans €300m capital increase
Lenzing will close fiber plants in Austria and the UK, target €120 million in savings and raise up to €300 million in new equity.
Niber strengthens ingredient-brand strategy with key appointments
The performance-materials company is accelerating its ingredient-brand strategy with two senior appointments as it positions its PFAS-free electrospinning platform as a global performance brand.
Fishing lifts Shimano H1 as bike sales stall
Fishing tackle growth and foreign-exchange gains offset flat bicycle-component sales, prompting Shimano to raise its full-year revenue forecast.
Mammut highlights PFAS milestone in 2025 Responsibility Report
Mammut’s 2025 Responsibility Report highlights its PFAS transition, validated net-zero target and continued progress in repair and circularity.
German repair law highlights retail challenges
Germany’s new repair law strengthens consumer rights, but a NIM study finds cost and awareness remain major barriers.
Running keeps driving Deckers: Hoka delivers again
Deckers has posted its strongest-ever first quarter, topping $1 billion in revenue for the first time as Hoka continues to outrun the competition.
Regatta outlines 2030 climate and materials targets
Regatta details its climate, materials and supply-chain strategy, targeting a 50% emissions cut by 2030 and net zero by 2050.
EU fines Google €890m under DMA
The European Commission has imposed two fines totaling €890m on Google over self-preferencing in Search and restrictions affecting alternative purchasing channels on Google Play.
Polygiene returns to profit as Q2 margins improve
Polygiene returned to positive Ebitda and Ebit in Q2 as stable sales, lower costs and pricing measures supported a sharp margin improvement.
KMD expects higher FY26 sales and Ebitda
The New-Zealand-based group expects higher fiscal 2026 sales and underlying Ebitda, supported by improving Kathmandu performance and Oboz’s return to growth despite continued pressure at Rip Curl.
Canada Goose completes first sustainability strategy
The Canadian outerwear brand reported a 50% reduction in operational emissions since FY19, secured SBTi approval for its climate targets and outlined the priorities for the next phase of its sustainability strategy.
Schöffel publishes 2025 sustainability report, advances circularity strategy
The German outdoor and workwear specialist has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress on circularity, supply chain responsibility and climate action while preparing science-based emissions targets for SBTi validation.
Dynafit supports Germany’s first permanent trail routes
Two permanently marked trail running routes have opened in Oberaudorf, Germany, as part of a partnership between Dynafit, event organizer SALTY and the local tourism authority.
Rieter partners launch textile recycling franchise venture
Rieter, Säntis Textiles and Valvan are combining spinning, recycling and sorting expertise in a franchise model, with the first plant planned in Qatar.
Fenix Outdoor turnaround stalls as Germany weighs on first-half performance
Fenix Outdoor’s hoped-for recovery remains elusive at the halfway point of fiscal 2026, with a weak and price-pressured German market.
Intersport Germany raises ESG reporting transparency
The German sporting goods retail group has aligned its sustainability reporting with the VSME standard while expanding renewable energy and circularity projects
Uvex Group marks 100 years with €683m in sales
The German safety and sports equipment group is marking its 100th anniversary with 3,000 employees, 49 subsidiaries and annual sales of €683 million.
Aku launches alpine water-awareness initiative
The Italian footwear brand is working with tourism and mountain-guide partners to raise awareness of water scarcity at alpine huts.
Ecco cuts 2025 loss despite sales decline
Ecco cut its 2025 net loss despite a 5% sales decline and expects pre-tax profit to rise to €40-50 million in 2026.
Thule lifts Q2 profit as organic sales grow
Thule improved second-quarter earnings and margins as organic sales rose across all product areas, led by Active with Kids & Dogs.
Cycling mobility startup raises £2.5m
British cycling technology startup Tyred raised £2.5m to expand its connected bike ownership platform, combining maintenance, repairs, insurance and fleet management into a single digital service.
