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Riese & Müller publishes sustainability report
The e-bike maker reports progress in recycling, emissions tracking and circular packaging initiatives.
German bicycle market stabilizes in 2025
Despite lower sales and revenue, the German bicycle industry remained stable, supported by e-bikes, exports and new service-driven business areas.
Sport 2000 sees outdoor drive 2025 growth
Outdoor emerged as the strongest category as the retail group outperformed the market with 8.2 percent growth.
Lycra to cut $1.2bn debt in restructuring
The company plans a fast-track restructuring to reduce debt and strengthen its financial position.
Decathlon and MediaMarktSaturn: retail partnership in Germany
The collaboration will introduce store-in-store sports areas inside MediaMarkt locations, starting in Munich.
Emerald revenue rises 16% in 2025
The organizer behind Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo reported higher revenue and EBITDA in 2025 but posted a net loss.
Giant Group revenue declines 15.5% in 2025
The Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer reported lower annual sales, though margins improved and OEM business showed signs of recovery.
Coats reaches several sustainability targets ahead of schedule
Coats has reported significant progress toward its sustainability goals, achieving several 2026 targets ahead of schedule in its 2025 sustainability report.
Houdini and Demon launch Silvestre design collaboration
The Swedish outdoor brand and Italian footwear specialist launch a limited design collaboration combining technical performance with minimalist aesthetics.
Haglöfs and Polartec introduce Standard Issue Black
Haglöfs and Polartec have introduced a standardized black fabric concept to reduce color variations and lower resource use in textile production.
Rapala VMC sales rise, profit turns negative
The Finnish fishing tackle group increased sales and comparable profit, but reported a net loss on translation-related ite
Sympatex marks 40 years at Performance Days
Sympatex will present new membrane and laminate systems while marking its 40th anniversary at Performance Days Munich on March 18–19.
Tern appoints Hanna Grau as GM of Tern ZE
Tern has appointed cycling industry executive Hanna Grau as General Manager of Tern ZE, strengthening dealer support and operations across Germany, Austria and Benelux.
Caroline Brown to leave The North Face
The North Face is preparing for a leadership transition as President Caroline Brown steps down after about two years.
Tecnica Group revenue rises to €541m
Growth in footwear and equipment helped the Italian outdoor group increase revenue despite a challenging global environment.
Merrell launches “It Starts Outside” campaign
The outdoor footwear brand marks its 45th anniversary with a new global platform promoting accessible outdoor experiences.
GoPro narrows 2025 loss as cost cuts offset weaker camera demand
GoPro cut its 2025 net loss sharply despite lower camera sales, supported by reduced operating expenses, stable subscription revenue and improved cash flow from operations.
Clarus narrows loss as Black Diamond stabilizes, Adventure lags
Clarus reported lower 2025 sales and another year of impairments, but its Outdoor segment showed improving resilience as Black Diamond’s simplification strategy gained traction.
Coats sees OrthoLite as key footwear growth driver after 2025 acquisition
Coats delivered resilient 2025 results and is looking to OrthoLite to outperform the footwear market in 2026, supported by innovation, synergies and strong cash generation.
On posts record sales above CHF 3bn in 2025 as DTC and APAC drive growth
On Holding delivered record revenue and margin expansion in 2025, supported by strong DTC momentum and rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
BlackYak's new “This Is Himalayan” campaign
The South Korean outdoor brand unveils a global campaign highlighting Himalayan mountaineering culture and the people behind expeditions.
Tahe Outdoors France enters court reorganization
The French watersports equipment manufacturer has entered court-supervised restructuring while seeking a new shareholder.
Outdoor Impact Summit unveils 2026 program
The European outdoor industry’s sustainability summit returns with a program urging companies to move from commitments to concrete action.
Eurobike launches “Retail First” program
The German trade show introduces a new program aimed at strengthening bike retailers at the 2026 event in Frankfurt.
Helly Hansen drives growth as Kontoor posts strong 2025 results
Kontoor Brands delivered strong fourth-quarter and full-year results in 2025, with newly acquired Helly Hansen emerging as a key contributor to revenue growth and margin expansion.
Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The US nonprofit focused on footwear and apparel reuse expands its circular solutions platform with the acquisition of a European reconditioning specialist.
Polygiene introduces OdorCrunch2.0
The Swedish textile technology specialist introduces OdorCrunch2.0, a next-generation odor-control solution debuting at Performance Days in Munich.
Arne Arens becomes Unspun CEO
The US apparel technology company appoints a veteran outdoor industry executive to scale localized manufacturing.
Woom posts record 2025 revenue as international sales surge
Austrian children’s bike specialist Woom delivered record revenue and unit sales in 2025, significantly outpacing the broader cycling market.
Haglöfs expands L.I.M Series for 2026
The Swedish outdoor brand broadens its lightweight L.I.M concept with new apparel and performance footwear.
