All Urban Outdoor articles
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OpinionOTS at 20: Still built for business
As OTS celebrates its 20th edition, Charles Ross argues that retailer relationships, sustainability discussions and product innovation continue to make the UK trade show relevant despite growing competition from larger European events.
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News briefsRoyal Robbins announces mosquito-protection apparel
Royal Robbins is expanding its chemical-free Mosquito Protection Technology across new apparel and accessories while increasing the share of lower-impact materials in its Spring 2027 collection.
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News briefsMoncler names new Grenoble president
Moncler has promoted longtime executive Mina Piccinini to President of Moncler Grenoble, while Rod Manley takes over as CMO as the luxury group strengthens leadership across one of its key brand pillars.
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News briefsViking launches resale marketplace
The Norwegian footwear specialist has launched a dedicated resale marketplace to extend product lifecycles and support secondhand sales across key European markets.
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ArticleWeSports posts record Q1 growth
Strong demand for winter sports, early-spring sales and acquisitions helped WeSports deliver record Q1 growth and higher profitability.
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News briefsPeak Performance teams up with Ruohan Wang
The Swedish mountain brand has partnered with Berlin-based artist Ruohan Wang on a limited-edition collection blending technical outdoor apparel with expressive graphic design.
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News briefsSolo Stove broadens European outdoor portfolio
The US outdoor lifestyle company is moving beyond smokeless fire pits in Europe with new cooking and cooling categories aimed at strengthening its position in the growing outdoor living market.
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ArticleSalomon signs Jisoo as global ambassador
The French mountain sports brand is expanding its reach beyond performance sport through a long-term partnership with one of Asia’s most influential cultural figures.
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News briefsPeak Performance appoints Rainer Fink to lead Central European B2B business
The Swedish mountain sports brand is strengthening its wholesale leadership in Central Europe as longtime executive Martin Gaffal exits to launch a new venture in the padel segment.
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ArticleDevold broadens merino’s role in summer outdoor apparel
The Norwegian wool specialist is broadening its challenge to synthetic-dominated outdoor apparel categories with new lightweight merino concepts for trail running, hiking and everyday use.
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News briefsStox enters running apparel market
The Dutch compression specialist is expanding beyond socks with its first running tights and shorts designed for muscle support, stability and comfort.
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News briefsDecathlon Germany partners with Stadtradeln campaign
Decathlon is deepening its push into sustainable mobility by becoming an official partner of Germany’s Stadtradeln initiative, combining bicycle services, circular economy programs and urban cycling advocacy.
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ArticleDecathlon enters smart cycling airbag market with In&motion
Decathlon and In&motion are tapping into the electronic airbag market with connected protection systems for cyclists, e-scooter riders and equestrian athletes.
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ArticleVeja’s new repair school in Roubaix trains artisans
In the former textile city of Roubaix, a new repair school supported by Veja is tackling textile waste, skills shortages and youth unemployment through paid training in sneaker and garment repair.
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ArticlePas Normal Studios and Salomon enter hybrid gravel category
The two brands are expanding the convergence of cycling, running and outdoor performance with a new SS26 collaboration built around hybrid gravel-focused footwear and apparel.
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OpinionEuropean Outdoor Week: The business of outdoor reconnects
Industry veteran Charles Ross reflects on the first European Outdoor Week in Riva – and argues that the combination of business focus, outdoor culture and community spirit may have given the industry “a shot in the arm” after years of disruption.
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ArticleKontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
Kontoor Brands is selling Lee to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up to $1bn, sharpening its focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen as the company shifts toward higher-growth outdoor, workwear and lifestyle categories.
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ArticleNordic Fabric Fair expands into sport and outdoor
Sweden’s Stockholm Fashion District and Huginbiz are relaunching Nordic Fabric Fair in a significantly expanded format that combines fashion sourcing with functional textiles for sport, outdoor, fitness and workwear under one roof.
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ArticleAmer Sports raises guidance after strong Q1
Salomon softgoods, Arc’teryx and Wilson Tennis 360 powered a strong first quarter, prompting Amer Sports to raise its 2026 outlook.
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ArticleEuropean Outdoor Week set for expanded 2027 return
The European Outdoor Group and MagNet Group plan to expand and refine European Outdoor Week after a first edition that combined sustainability, trade, media and consumer events in Riva del Garda.
