All Urban Outdoor articles – Page 3
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News briefsOn appoints Laura Miele lead independent director
The Swiss sportswear company has created a new board leadership position, appointing an existing director to the role.
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News briefsWolverine eliminates Active Group president role
The footwear group has eliminated a senior management position overseeing Merrell, Saucony and Chaco, with the responsibilities redistributed internally.
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News briefsColmar owner appoints new board following Mario Colombo’s death
The family-owned company behind Colmar has appointed a new board and three managing directors following the death of longtime Chairman Mario Colombo.
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News briefsCanada Goose sees wholesale recovery as product diversification advances
The luxury outerwear company says wholesale is returning to growth while its push beyond parkas has brought other product categories to around half of its mix.
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News briefsNikwax appoints Jens Groeschel as Sales Manager Germany
The outdoor gear care specialist has hired an experienced industry sales manager to expand its German retail network as it approaches its 50th anniversary.
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ArticleVivobarefoot gets weird with new global campaign featuring Mack Hollins
The barefoot footwear specialist is putting unconventional thinking at the center of its global AW26 campaign, fronted by NFL player Mack Hollins.
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ArticleSwitchback at TRE details outdoor-focused education and exhibitor lineup
The outdoor-focused section of The Running Event is building its fifth edition around specialty retail education and a broad mix of outdoor and running brands.
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News briefsTopo Designs secures additional investment from Gart Capital Partners
The Colorado outdoor brand has secured additional equity funding from its existing investor to accelerate U.S. customer acquisition, product development and collaborations.
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ArticleRoots Q2 sales dip as adjusted Ebitda improves 26%
Temporary store and distribution disruptions weighed on quarterly sales, while underlying profitability improved and the planned Marquee Brands acquisition moved forward.
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News briefsHydro Flask expands UMG partnership with Role Model collection
The Helen of Troy brand is expanding its music-industry collaboration with an eight-piece reusable drinkware collection tied to Role Model’s new album and tour.
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News briefsFormer Peak Performance executive Demling joins Polarn O. Pyret
The former Peak Performance and ICANIWILL executive succeeds Martina Wernemar, who is moving to Stadium.
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News briefsObōz skips Fashion Week with tongue-in-cheek fall campaign
The Montana footwear brand is using its absence from New York Fashion Week to emphasize its trail roots with a new multichannel fall campaign.
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ArticleFenix Outdoor debuts multi-brand 'Fjällräven & Co.' retail concept
The new Boston concept combines Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Devold and Hanwag as Fenix Outdoor experiments with a broader multi-brand retail format.
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ArticleHelly 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.
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ArticleLenz 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.
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News briefsBasicNet closes Woolrich headquarters in Bologna
The Italian brand owner has closed Woolrich’s Bologna headquarters and transferred the offices to its Turin base, while the Bologna retail store remains open.
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ArticleDecathlon 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.
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News briefsMerrell takes outdoor positioning deeper into urban culture
The footwear brand is extending its outdoor positioning into urban communities, fashion and culture through activations across Europe and the US.
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News briefsOroro expands heated gear range to pets
The heated apparel specialist is expanding beyond its original dog vest with four battery-powered products designed for indoor and outdoor use.
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ArticleOutdoor brands power Anta Sports’ H1 growth
Specialist brands significantly outpaced the group, with premium outdoor categories driving growth and a major brand revitalization starting in H2.
