All Urban Outdoor articles – Page 4
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News briefsIcebug expands waterproof footwear range for fall
The Swedish footwear brand is adding the new Hede NT alongside updated waterproof models for running, hiking and everyday use.
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis reset puts emerging brands and buyers back at center
After years of uncertainty around the show’s direction, its Minneapolis debut delivered stronger buyer activity, more emerging brands and a new approach to measuring value.
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News briefsJack Wolfskin marks ten years of Jasper 3-in-1 system
The German outdoor brand is refreshing its long-running modular jacket concept with four updated Jasper models.
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ArticleHow the state of Maine connects the pieces of its outdoor economy
Maine in New England treats brands, recreation, conservation and economic development as parts of one system. Could its approach hold lessons for Europe?
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ArticleMarquee Brands to acquire Roots and take it private
The C$4.10-per-share deal puts the Canadian heritage brand under Marquee Brands and raises an important question about its future positioning between outdoor lifestyle and fashion.
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ArticleNew Wave Sports & Leisure profit jumps on Craft growth
Stronger retail demand and improved profitability highlighted the quarter, with the sports business benefiting particularly from Craft’s momentum.
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ArticleBergans CEO Silje Garberg Ree moves to Brav and Swix
After leading Bergans through a two-year transformation, Silje Garberg Ree is moving to another major Norwegian outdoor group with a mandate for profitable growth.
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ArticleEarnings call: Amer details Arc’teryx, Salomon growth and winter sports outlook
New details from Amer Sports’ Q2 earnings call highlight Arc’teryx and Salomon expansion, Peak Performance’s repositioning and improving winter sports orders.
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News briefsVibram launches XS Dura for mixed-terrain running
The new outsole compound targets runners moving between pavement, gravel and light trails, debuting exclusively on the Altra Torin 9.
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News briefsCanada Goose broadens offering with FW26 collection
The Canadian performance luxury brand is broadening its assortment with new silhouettes and categories under Haider Ackermann’s creative direction.
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News briefsXero Shoes adds two footwear veterans to leadership team
The natural movement footwear brand has added two industry veterans to strengthen global merchandise planning and expand its US wholesale business.
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ArticleWolverine raises 2026 outlook on continued growth at Merrell and Saucony
Wolverine Worldwide raised its full-year forecast again. Merrell and Saucony drove growth, while international sales rose nearly 11%. Tariffs and Sweaty Betty remain headwinds.
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ArticleSolo Brands narrows Q2 loss as Watersports sales surge
Strong Watersports retail growth and lower operating costs helped Solo Brands narrow its Q2 loss despite weaker Solo Stove and Chubbies sales.
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ArticleGregory helps lift Samsonite lifestyle bags in H1
Strong Gregory bag sales helped Samsonite’s lifestyle category outperform in H1, while the planned BÉIS acquisition expands the group further beyond luggage.
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer debuts revamped format in Minneapolis
The US outdoor trade show is moving to Minneapolis with a redesigned format focused on emerging brands, specialty retail and creator-driven discovery.
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News briefsOn Q2 margin hits record as premium strategy pays off
Record margins and fast-growing DTC and apparel sales underline the strength of On’s premium strategy despite a promotional market.
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ArticleBoa and PrimaLoft drive CoDi’s Q2 consumer growth
Boa and PrimaLoft delivered 20%-plus sales growth as Compass Diversified’s continuing consumer businesses expanded Q2 adjusted Ebitda by 24%.
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News briefsCanada Goose appoints Massimo Piombini to board
The performance luxury brand has appointed industry veteran Massimo Piombini to its board, adding extensive fashion, retail and international expertise.
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News briefsGregory launches first global lifestyle capsule
The backpack specialist has combined Japanese design with US technical expertise in its first global lifestyle capsule.
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ArticleCoats grows H1 revenue despite weak end markets
Coats increased first-half revenue by 19% and reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing industry destocking and mixed end-market demand.
