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Polygiene returns to profit as Q2 margins improve
KMD expects higher FY26 sales and Ebitda
Canada Goose completes first sustainability strategy
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Polygiene returns to profit as Q2 margins improve
Vaude marks 25 years of company childcare
Tatonka renews SA8000 certification for Vietnam factories
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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.
Polygiene returns to profit as Q2 margins improve
Polygiene returned to positive Ebitda and Ebit in Q2 as stable sales, lower costs and pricing measures supported a sharp margin improvement.
KMD expects higher FY26 sales and Ebitda
The New-Zealand-based group expects higher fiscal 2026 sales and underlying Ebitda, supported by improving Kathmandu performance and Oboz’s return to growth despite continued pressure at Rip Curl.
Rieter partners launch textile recycling franchise venture
Rieter, Säntis Textiles and Valvan are combining spinning, recycling and sorting expertise in a franchise model, with the first plant planned in Qatar.
Uvex Group marks 100 years with €683m in sales
The German safety and sports equipment group is marking its 100th anniversary with 3,000 employees, 49 subsidiaries and annual sales of €683 million.
Kontoor Brands appoints Tom Waldron to board
Former Kontoor COO and Wrangler brand leader Tom Waldron has joined the company’s Board of Directors following an expansion of the board to seven members.
Wing Group CEO joins US trade advisory committee
Andrew Branagh will represent small-business and manufacturing interests on a US government committee advising on trade policy and negotiations.
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