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KMD Brands sees early FY26 growth, cost savings on track
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KMD Brands sees early FY26 growth, cost savings on track
Equip joins Bluesign for cleaner production
Thule Group outlines updated financial targets and strategic focus
REI returns to adventure travel through Intrepid partnership
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A timeline: Trump’s tariffs
In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry
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KMD Brands sees early FY26 growth, cost savings on track
The New Zealand outdoor group behind Kathmandu and Rip Curl reports early sales gains in FY26 and advances on its strategic cost-saving plan.
Thule Group outlines updated financial targets and strategic focus
The outdoor gear company sets new growth ambitions, shifting focus to Champion categories and long-term value creation.
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ASF 4.0 expands to Portugal with megafactory
The Franco-Portuguese footwear initiative aims to produce 1.5 million pairs of sports shoes annually with automated manufacturing.
BasicNet to acquire Woolrich Europe, brand rights
The historic US outerwear label, known for the Buffalo Check and Arctic Parka, is set to join an Italian brand portfolio that includes K-Way and Sebago.
RevolutionRace approves dividend, board changes
At its annual meeting, the Swedish outdoor brand’s shareholders approved key resolutions including a dividend, board changes, and a new incentive plan.
Circulose strengthens its leadership team
The Swedish waste-to-fiber innovator strengthens its leadership team with new technology and finance executives to support its next phase of development.
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David Nordblad: ‘SOG will refocus on business and export’
SOG Secretary General David Nordblad explains why the Scandinavian Outdoor Group is going “Back to the Roots” — with a renewed focus on export, sales and meaningful support for its member brands in a changing industry landscape.
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