The latest news, analysis and data on corporate strategic initiatives, the latest mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, insolvencies and cooperations in the outdoor industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decathlon plans 50% stake in Sport 2000 France
The proposed tie-up could give Decathlon access to Sport 2000’s strong mountain network while opening the door for its brands at independent retailers.
Andreas Lorenz: ‘We are very clearly a challenger brand’
Haglöfs CEO Andreas Lorenz explains why the Swedish outdoor brand needs to move upmarket, rebuild awareness and rethink its products and distribution.