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Salomon launches FW26 capsule with Jisoo
Fox Factory sells Marucci Sports for $225m
Second Sympatex bond trial begins against former co-owner Stephan Goetz
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Sidas draws 100 retailers to third Bootfitting Congress
Naturkompaniet commits SEK 3.8m to youth outdoor initiative
We Norwegians appoints Bård Kvamme as CEO
German e-commerce association calls for tougher EU product rules
Sport 2000 expands Absolute Run concept internationally
Salomon launches FW26 capsule with Jisoo
Paka opens first US headquarters in Boulder
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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.
KMD Brands sales rise 6.5% as underlying Ebitda more than doubles
Kathmandu led growth at the Rip Curl and Oboz parent, while a large non-cash impairment pushed the group deep into the red
Aluula Q3 sales rise 16% as outdoor business expands
Performance Outdoor remained the composite-material specialist’s dominant business, while margins came under pressure ahead of its Vancouver production expansion.
Fox Factory sells Marucci Sports for $225m
The divestment unwinds Fox’s 2023 expansion into baseball and softball, reduces debt and refocuses the group on its core performance markets.
Spinnova targets acquisition of Portuguese yarn spinner Tearfil
The Finnish materials technology company has signed a non-binding agreement to acquire its Portuguese yarn-spinning partner as it seeks greater control over fiber commercialization.
We Norwegians appoints Bård Kvamme as CEO
The wool and performance apparel brand is changing leadership as it looks to further develop its international business.
Kontoor Brands adds two directors to board
The Helly Hansen parent has expanded its board from seven to nine directors with two senior consumer-industry executives.
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Heiko Schäfer: ‘Our identity, our base in Switzerland and our strategy aren’t changing’
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Short Stops Week 40, 2026
+++ 2XU (Australia) has appointed former HydraPak and Under Armour executive Aaron Brown as Head of Wholesale & Business Development, North America, to lead wholesale growth and expand the performance brand’s commercial presence across the US and Canada
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