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SGI Europe to explore consumer relevance of innovation and sustainability at Performance Days
Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor sales rise 9.2% on Osprey demand
Arbor merges with Mas Alpha Securities and brings snowboarding back in-house
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US tariffs - a timeline
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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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.
Intersport Austria reports 6% sales growth
Revenue rose to €690 million in FY2025/26, driven by winter sports, cycling and e-commerce, while the group expanded into new European markets.
Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor sales rise 9.2% on Osprey demand
Strong pack demand, new products and international expansion lifted the division, although management lowered its full-year sales forecast.
Niber Technologies launches Nuspun ingredient brand for PFAS-free performance membranes
The Singapore-based materials specialist introduces three membrane platforms as it moves from OEM manufacturing toward ingredient branding.
GCE International acquires performance sock specialist Thorlo
The new owner plans to expand the US performance sock brand’s distribution, product portfolio and international reach.
Tersus Solutions appoints Matt Williams COO
The US textile cleaning and recommerce specialist has appointed an outdoor industry executive with experience at Raide, Topo Designs and Exxel Outdoors.
Syre promotes Tim King to CEO
The Swedish textile recycling company has appointed its former COO to succeed Dennis Nobelius as it prepares to scale circular polyester production.
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Heiko Schäfer: ‘Our identity, our base in Switzerland and our strategy aren’t changing’
Regina Henkel talks to Mammut CEO Heiko Schäfer about CPE’s takeover, the brand’s Swiss identity and its growth ambitions in Asia and North America.
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Short Stops Week 42, 2026
+++ Australian cycling apparel brand Maap has selected Bamboo Rose’s AI-powered TotalPLM platform to integrate planning, design, product development, sourcing and order management, replacing fragmented systems to improve efficiency, visibility and collaboration as it expands globally +++
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