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Clarus narrows loss as Black Diamond stabilizes, Adventure lags
Coats sees OrthoLite as key footwear growth driver after 2025 acquisition
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REI appoints Kim Waldmann CCO
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GoPro narrows 2025 loss as cost cuts offset weaker camera demand
Clarus narrows loss as Black Diamond stabilizes, Adventure lags
Coats sees OrthoLite as key footwear growth driver after 2025 acquisition
Haglöfs appoints CPO, promotes DTC leader
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GoPro narrows 2025 loss as cost cuts offset weaker camera demand
GoPro cut its 2025 net loss sharply despite lower camera sales, supported by reduced operating expenses, stable subscription revenue and improved cash flow from operations.
Clarus narrows loss as Black Diamond stabilizes, Adventure lags
Clarus reported lower 2025 sales and another year of impairments, but its Outdoor segment showed improving resilience as Black Diamond’s simplification strategy gained traction.
Tahe Outdoors France enters court reorganization
The French watersports equipment manufacturer has entered court-supervised restructuring while seeking a new shareholder.
Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The US nonprofit focused on footwear and apparel reuse expands its circular solutions platform with the acquisition of a European reconditioning specialist.
REI appoints Kim Waldmann CCO
The US outdoor retail cooperative appoints a new commercial chief to oversee stores, e-commerce and operations.
Haglöfs appoints CPO, promotes DTC leader
The Swedish outdoor apparel brand strengthens leadership with a new Chief Product Officer and a promotion in global DTC and merchandising.
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