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Kathmandu momentum offsets Oboz slowdown
Rebike study signals shift toward professional E-bike recommerce
Canada’s MEC brings Gear Swap back to stores
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Adidas Sport Eyewear signs trail running star Toni McCann
Weichert Agencies expands Nordic sourcing partnership with Huginbiz
Peak Performance appoints Rainer Fink to lead Central European B2B business
Munich’s Sporthaus Schuster explores how sport shapes urban identity
Berghaus deepens North American push with new hires and retail expansion
Kathmandu momentum offsets Oboz slowdown
Rebike study signals shift toward professional E-bike recommerce
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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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Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes: A Growing Force in Global Footwear
Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is playing a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of China’s modern footwear industry. Now they are looking for a footwear manufacturer to invest in.
Trade Shows & Events
European Outdoor Week 2026: The industry is moving from “No Excuses” to tangible action
From May 14–19, 2026, Riva del Garda will host European Outdoor Week, combining the Outdoor Impact Summit, ORBDAYS & OUTDOOR trade show, and European Outdoor Media Day.
Kathmandu momentum offsets Oboz slowdown
Kathmandu continued its recovery in Q3, while Oboz was hit by wholesale timing and Rip Curl stayed resilient in volatile markets.
Deckers hits record sales as Hoka grows
Hoka remained Deckers’ main outdoor growth driver in FY2026, while Teva stayed within a smaller “Other brands” portfolio that declined sharply.
Cotswold Outdoor Group relocates HQ to Swindon
The British retail group has relocated its headquarters to a new sustainability-focused office complex in Swindon, using mountain-inspired design elements to reinforce its outdoor retail identity and support future growth.
Kontoor sells Lee to Authentic in portfolio reset
Kontoor Brands is selling Lee to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up to $1bn, sharpening its focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen as the company shifts toward higher-growth outdoor, workwear and lifestyle categories.
Peak Performance appoints Rainer Fink to lead Central European B2B business
The Swedish mountain sports brand is strengthening its wholesale leadership in Central Europe as longtime executive Martin Gaffal exits to launch a new venture in the padel segment.
Berghaus deepens North American push with new hires and retail expansion
The British outdoor brand is accelerating its US market strategy through new leadership appointments, specialty retail expansion and strategic agency partnerships.
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ThruDark: From Special Forces roots to global growth
Born from frustrations with failing military gear, British outdoor brand ThruDark is now approaching £20m in revenue while preparing for international retail expansion and its next stage of technical product development.
Latest Short Stops
Quick reads of the week
Short Stops Week 22, 2026
+++ The Running Event (TRE) is entering its 20th anniversary edition with strong momentum, already securing 274 exhibitors – including first-time participants such as Fabletics and Huckberry – as the run specialty industry continues expanding across performance, lifestyle and retail channels
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