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Outdoor brands power Anta Sports’ H1 growth
Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis reset puts emerging brands and buyers back at center
Accell administrators launch international sale process
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C.J. King named GM of Helly Hansen North America Sport
Arc’teryx introduces System 0 circular product framework
Odlo enters China through new Sanfo distribution partnership
OIA strengthens leadership team with five appointments
Better Cotton partners with Avalo on AI-assisted cotton breeding
Merrell takes outdoor positioning deeper into urban culture
Kendal Mountain Festival adds new speakers and events for 2026
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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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The industry’s new benchmark for excellence: ISPO Awards 2026
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Outside Days 2026 signals a shift in the US outdoor industry
Chris Goddard reports from Denver, where Outside Days 2026 highlighted how access, participation and circularity are becoming increasingly important priorities for outdoor stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic.
Outdoor 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.
Reima Q2 sales rise 14% on North American growth
North American digital sales and earlier European wholesale deliveries lifted Q2 revenue, while profitability improved on an adjusted basis.
Accell administrators launch international sale process
Administrators are seeking buyers worldwide to preserve operations, brands and jobs across the insolvent bicycle group.
Niber Technologies expands PFAS-free membrane business globally
The advanced materials company is establishing its first European base as regulatory pressure accelerates demand for PFAS-free performance textiles.
C.J. King named GM of Helly Hansen North America Sport
The former Arc’teryx executive will oversee Helly Hansen’s North America Sport business, including commercial strategy and marketplace execution, from Aug. 31.
OIA strengthens leadership team with five appointments
The US outdoor trade association has strengthened its team with appointments spanning government affairs, communications, operations, sustainability and marketing.
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Outdoor Retailer’s Lindsay Hubley: ‘We earned some of that belief back’
After Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis debut exceeded key targets, Lindsay Hubley discusses the show’s reset, emerging brands, buyer quality and plans for 2027.
Latest Short Stops
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Short Stops Week 36, 2026
+++ US online outdoor retailer Backcountry is rebranding its in-house gear line as BGA (Backcountry Gear and Accessories), giving the apparel, accessories and hardgoods range a distinct identity as it expands its owned-brand portfolio alongside Basin + Range and Coalatree +++
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