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Helly Hansen targets $1.1bn as Kontoor maps global growth push
Lenz acquires Swiss glove specialist Snowlife
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Helly Hansen targets $1.1bn as Kontoor maps global growth push
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Allied audit puts down processing emissions below industry benchmarks
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The industry’s new benchmark for excellence: ISPO Awards 2026
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Helly Hansen targets $1.1bn as Kontoor maps global growth push
Kontoor Brands sees major untapped potential in technical outdoor, the US and workwear as it targets roughly 10 percent annual growth for Helly Hansen.
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.
Helly Hansen targets $1.1bn as Kontoor maps global growth push
Kontoor Brands sees major untapped potential in technical outdoor, the US and workwear as it targets roughly 10 percent annual growth for Helly Hansen.
Lenz acquires Swiss glove specialist Snowlife
The Austrian heated-apparel specialist is taking full ownership of Snowlife after 15 years of cooperation, while retaining the Swiss brand, team and operations.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance creates retailer development role
The retailer-owned US outdoor network has created a new senior role focused on education, communication and direct support for its independent retail members.
C.J. King named GM of Helly Hansen North America Sport
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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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