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Wolverine raises 2026 outlook on continued growth at Merrell and Saucony
Solo Brands narrows Q2 loss as Watersports sales surge
Gregory helps lift Samsonite lifestyle bags in H1
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Leatt H1 revenue rises 14% as helmets and body armor grow
Corratec strengthens sales teams in Germany and Switzerland
UAE develops national circularity framework for textiles
TSG appoints Centrano for Denmark, UK and Ireland
Xero Shoes adds two footwear veterans to leadership team
Wolverine raises 2026 outlook on continued growth at Merrell and Saucony
Salomon opens Beijing flagship as China retail expansion accelerates
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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.
Leatt H1 revenue rises 14% as helmets and body armor grow
Strong helmet and body armor demand lifted Leatt’s first-half performance, while fast-growing direct sales and new bike-care products support further expansion.
Wolverine raises 2026 outlook on continued growth at Merrell and Saucony
Wolverine Worldwide raised its full-year forecast again. Merrell and Saucony drove growth, while international sales rose nearly 11%. Tariffs and Sweaty Betty remain headwinds.
Accell crisis deepens as Dutch entities declared bankrupt
Six Dutch Accell companies have been declared bankrupt, while separate restructuring proceedings continue in Germany and other European markets.
XXL acquires Norwegian wool brand Ulvang
The Nordic sporting goods retailer is acquiring Ulvang from Brav and plans to invest in the Norwegian wool brand’s future growth.
Corratec strengthens sales teams in Germany and Switzerland
The German bicycle manufacturer has appointed experienced industry executives to strengthen dealer support and its market position in Germany and Switzerland.
Xero Shoes adds two footwear veterans to leadership team
The natural movement footwear brand has added two industry veterans to strengthen global merchandise planning and expand its US wholesale business.
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Short Stops Week 33, 2026
+++ Etsy will lay off 220 employees (about 12% of its workforce) as part of an organizational restructuring, while reporting 6% revenue growth but a $46.7 million quarterly net loss and reaffirming AI as a tool to augment – not replace – its workforce
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