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Below are the headlines of some recent issues

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 11 February 24 2026

Headlines:

  • Columbia Sportswear builds momentum across Europe in 2025
  • Cascade appoints VP for Americas and APAC
  • Helly Hansen supports ski safety
  • Amer Sports delivers across all regions and channels
  • International growth drives Yeti

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 10 February 6

Headlines:

  • Nike relaunches ACG
  • Ortovox reorganises key management positions
  • UK brands call for strengthening PFAS plans
  • Sympatex in administration
  • Katadyn's renewed brand direction
  • Eddie Bauer stumbles again

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 9 January 28 2026

Headlines:

  • VF Corp results surpass guidance
  • Alpkit secures new investment
  • Owner considers Mammut sale
  • Exped appoints new CEO
  • Pentland to relocate Endura and Berghaus staff to London
  • Parthian announces sale to The Font

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 8 January 9 2026

Headlines:

  • Youngone increases share in Scott Sports
  • Gregory appoints new European brand manager
  • Slide & OTS Winter settles into its new home
  • Scarpa boots transatlantic marketing team
  • New brand director for Dynafit
  • Rab and BMG announce 5-year partnership

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 7 December 11 2025

Headlines:

  • EOG shifts gear
  • Jack Wolfskin moves HQ
  • Klattermusen acquires Korean distributor
  • Leatherman leadership transition
  • TNF opens new flagship store
  • ZyroFisher strengthens marketing team

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 6 November 21 2025

Headlines:

  • Patagonia releases its Work in Progress Report
  • Columbia advances succession plans
  • JD Outdoor welcomes new CEO
  • Gorewear to exit
  • Basic Net Group bags European rights to Woolrich
  • ACAI looks to drive international expansion

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 5 November 10 2025

Headlines:

  • Cotopaxi embraces full circle
  • XXL enters a new phase under Frasers Group
  • Lorpen acquired
  • Haglofs CEO Martin Daniels departs
  • Go Outdoors profits up

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 4 November 3 2025

Headlines:

  • Fenix Outdoor returns to growth
  • Newell Brands Outdoor segment show signs of improvement
  • Blacks store portfolio continues to evolve
  • Kontoor appoints new Senior VP Global Head of Helly Hansen
  • Switchback and OIA deepen partnership

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 3 October 28 2025

Headlines:

  • Raccoon and Messe Munchen form strategic partnership
  • Sportscape appoints new CEO
  • Hestra to roll out retail stores
  • Haglofs moves to new HQ
  • Angel Martinez joins Oofos
  • Equip builds on Fair Wear Leader Status

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 2 October 6 2025

Headlines:

  • Berghaus builds North America retail partnerships
  • Management changes at Sympatex
  • Lundhags appoints new MD
  • Finisterre launches in REI stores
  • EMS completes brand re-launch

Outdoor i Vol 31 No 1 September 24 2025

Headlines:

  • VF divests Dickies
  • Amer Sports raises guidance
  • Edelrid moves to UK subsidiary
  • Elan Sports realigns leadership
  • Tecnica realigns Alpine division
  • Finisterre launches repair program in US

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 31 September 11 2025

Headlines:

  • Bergans appoints valoursummits to strengthen market position
  • Passenger opens German distribution centre
  • Salomon appoints new General Manager EMEA
  • Backcountry acquires Velotech
  • Mammut expands North America team
  • Columbia opens Scottish outlet store

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 30 August 31 2025

Headlines:

  • Macpac appoints new CEO
  • Bain receivers offers for Canada Goose
  • Royal Robbins enjoys milestone year and new leadership
  • Report: Top ten rugged outdoor footwear brands 2025

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 29 August 19 2025

Headlines:

  • Mountain Warehouse delivers double-digit growth
    Dale of Norway Covid recovery
    Db launches trade-in and resale program
    Buffalo relaunch
    Salomon helps drive Amer Q2 growth

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 28 August 7 2025

Headlines:

  • Darrell Bracken adds detail to planned VF growth
    Bogner has a new investor
    Nester Hosiery acquires Fox River Mill assets
    Columbia Sportswear launches 'Engineered For Whatever' campaign
    Merrell reports double-digit growth

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 27 August 1 2025

Headlines:

  • Trump's tariffs begin to bite
    The North Face and Timberland drive VF's Q1 results
    Rab launches retail training platform
    International sales drive Columbia Sportwear's Q2 results
    Dometic remain optimistic despite uncertainty

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 26, July 21 2025

Headlines:

  • Bain Capital considers selling Canada Goose stake
    Nordisk launch joint venture in China
    Montbell now available in the UK
    Adventure Travel and Insights Report
    AMG appoints new sale director

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 25 July 7 2025

Headlines:

  • Outdoor Retail looks beyond retail
    Haglöfs new UK country manager
    Norwegian market shows signs of growth
    Berghaus North America launch
    Peak Ski collapses
    Report: Top 5 outdoor apparel brands

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 24 June 26 2025

Headlines:

  • New data toolkit for product sustainability
    Trakke joins Alpkit
    Ternua Group in trouble
    Online is key growth area for KMD Brands
    Wintersteiger appoints new MD

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 23 June 16 2025

Headlines:

  • OTS maintains momentum
    Haglöfs focused on future growth
    Montane appoints new brand director
    Anta sees Jack Wolfskin as mass market brand
    Wild Rye to crowd fund

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 22 June 5 2025

Headlines:

  • Norrøna has big plans for China
    Frasers Group bags XXL
    Mountain Equipment appoints new Brand Director
    Lafuma brands reunited
    Mudclaw sales and profits down
    Report: UK Outdoor Retail 2025

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 21 May 22 2025

Headlines:

  • Europe key as Helinox restructures
    Ventile changes hands
    JD Sports sales up, profits down
    Strategic investment to drive Montane's global growth
    Amer Sports strong momentum continues

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 30 May 16 2025

Headlines:

  • Performance Days and Future Fabrics Expo join forces
    Clarus agrees to sell PIEPS
    Globetrotter joins Sport 2000
    Pyramid Travel Products in MBO
    Good year for Lowa
    Rossignol appoints new CCO

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 19 May 6 2025

Headlines:

  • XXL returns to growth after 2 years
    Winfields in administration
    Helen of Troy announces leadership changes
    Thule remains well positioned in a challenging market
    Revelyst and Evolution sign licensing partnership

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 18 April 28 2025

Headlines:

  • US Outdoor retail sales trends report reveals shifting consumer behavior
    ANTA acquires Jack Wolfskin
    BioLite acquires Goal Zero
    Passenger pauses US growth initiatives  due to tariffs
    Cotswold Outdoor Group is the new name of Outdoor & Cycle Concepts

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 17 April 10 2025

Headlines:

  • Blue Yonder sustainability survey
    JD Sports FY25 in line with expectation
    Salomon appoints Global Brand Creative Director
    On announces leadership evolution
    Survey: how outdoor brands performed over the past 5 years

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 16 March 21 2025-

Headlines:

  • BD looks forward with cautious optimism
    - Yeti appoints Magnus Welander and Arne Arens to its board
    - Garmont forms partnership with Naglev
    Haglofs reopens Restored webshop

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 15 March 3 2025

Headlines:

  • ISPO Munich re-think
  • Fenix acquires stakes in Devold and Artic Fox
  • Amer Sports sales top $5bn
  • Clarus repositions for long term sustainable growth
  • Gore faces class action
  • Trakke closes

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 14 February 20 2025

Headlines:

  •  Kontoor Brands acquires Helly Hansen
  •  Youngone takes full control of Scott Sports
  •  Yeti International sales jump 31%
  •  Moncler Group revenue tops Euros 3.1bn
  • Solo Brands appoints John Larson as CEO

 

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 14 February 14 2025

Headlines:

  • EOG & Messe Munich decide to pause OutDoor 2025
  • JD Outdoor appoints Dominic Jordan as its new CEO
  • Pinewood targets UK & Ireland
  • Regatta Group delivers

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 12 February 10 2025

Headlines:

  • Peak Performance on growth journey
  • Bergfreunde achives record sales
  • Elan parent targets global growth
  • EMEA leads Columbia Q4 growth
  • Superfeet's drive for sustainable groth

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 11 January 31 2025

Headlines:

  • Difficult trading conditions set to continue
  • Equip eyes ambitious growth plans in North America
  • Deckers continues to deliver
  • REI President & CEO Eric Artz to retire
  • TNF & Timberland lift VF's Q3 results

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 10 January 21 2025

Headlines:

  • OutDoor faces new challenges
  • Nikwax aims to inspire younger generation
  • Rumpl evolves for growth
  • Belmus wound up
  • Merrell sharpens focus

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 9 January 10 2025

Headlines:

  • Woolrich aims to build global profile
  • Barbour profits up despite reduced sales
  • Asolo strengthens Scandinavian market presence
  • Trango and Tenaya part ways
  • Slide & OTS Winter 2025 brings in the new year

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 8 December 18 2024

Headlines:

  • ISPO Munich 2024 defines development
  • Merrell drills into lifestyle
  • Helinox Europe builds on recent growth
  • Wayne Edy back at the helm of INOV8
  • EOG appoints new director, Christian Schneidermeier

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 7 November 25 2024

Headlines:

  • JD reports volatile October trading
  • Salomon appoints Guillaume Meyzenq President & CEO
  • Montura appoints new CEO
  • Decathlon plans major German expansion
  • Rab strengthens presence in Italy

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 6 November 10 2024

Headlines:

  • Yeti's positive momentum
  • O&CC maintains position
  • Clarus outdoor remains on track
  • Canada goose continues to battle headwinds
  • New UK distribution for Zamberlan

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 5 November 4 2024

Headlines:

  • VF continues to make progress
  • Columbia Sporstwear reports strong European sales
  • Highlander Outdoor Group evolution
  • Montane delivers
  • X-Bionic gears up for North American market

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 4 October 28 2024

Headlines:

  • Nike head back outdoors
  • Fenix finally sees brighter times ahead
  • Gallagher fronts Berghaus 'Icons' campaign
  • Thule enjoys a good quarter in a challenging market
  • Vaude & Globetrotter launch repair partnership

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 3 October 16 2024

Headlines:

  • Outdoor sector looks to long-term growth
  • Red Wing drops Vasque
  • Mammut expands its Polish footprint
  • Helen of Troy Home & Outdoor segment remains on track
  • eVent Fabrics recruits to build

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 2 October 3 2024

Headlines:

  • JD Outdoor sales down 3.2%
  • Berghaus makes progress in DACH
  • Dynafit opens new HQ
  • EOTH reports improved margin on lower sales
  • PrimaLoft strengthens outdoor focus

 

Outdoor i Vol 30 No 1 September 23 2024

Headlines:

  • Outdoori 30 years and counting
  • TSG sells Backcountry
  • VF adjusts continuing operations following Supreme sale
  • Snow Peak acquires Swift Fly Fishing
  • Vaude invests €1m to modernise production

Outdoor i Vol 29 No 31 September 4 2024

Headlines:

  • Mountain Warehouse bags EMS
  • EOCA appoints Dan Yates as Executive Director
  • Oase steps up brand evolution
  • New stores contribute to Macpac results
  • Alpina cuts work force

Outdoor i Vol 29 No 30 September 22 2024

Headlines:

  • Haglöfs appoints new CEO
  • Arc'teryx exceptional growth continues
  • EOS builds on packed programme
  • G3 future remains uncertain
  • Norrøna opens new store in Zurich

Outdoor i Vol 29 No 29 August 12 2024

Headlines:

  • SportPursuit sales grow 20%
  • Mountain Warehouse sales approach £400m
  • Jack Wolfskin to focus on Europe and China
  • Go Outdoors opens its largest store
  • 1H company results January - June 2024

Outdoor i Vol 29 No 28 August 7 2024

Headlines:

  • VF's rate of decline moderates
  • O&CC appoints new CEO
  • Newell Outdoor segment falls 22.5%
  • Black Diamond makes progress in a soft market

 

Outdoori Vol 29 No 27 July 26 2024

Headlines:

  • Outdoor market remains challenging
  • Columbia Sportswear to return to growth in Q4
  • VF divests Supreme
  • Globetrotter launches new pre-owned online shop
  • BMC brand reset
  • Salomon creates new softgoods unit

Outdoori Vol 29 No 26 July 15 2024

Headlines:

  • New OutDoor by ISPO concept consultation continues
  • OIA and OR to end partnership
  • Oase brings UK distribution in house
  • Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation realignment
  • Harris departs Marmot
  • Mammut appoints Austrian country manager
  • Eurobike 2024 creates foundation for the future

Outdoori Vol 29 No 25 June 25 2024

Headlines:

  • OTS 2024 success
  • Fenix enters into European production partnership
  • Helinox opens European flagship store
  • Hagenbusch joins Patagonia
  • EMS/Bobs Sports files for Chapter 11
  • Peak Performance opens first UK store
  • Fischer Sports 100th year

Outdoori Vol 29 No 24 June 7 2024

Headlines:

  • The North Face appoint Caroline Brown as Global Brand President
  • Cisalfa completes SportScheck acquisation
  • Jack Wolfskin to pull out of US market
  • Odlo structured to accelerate growth
  • Columbia Hike Society reaches out in Europe
  • Vertical Pro climbs high
  • UK outdoor store count 2024

Outdoori Vol 29 No 23 May 31 2024

Headlines:

  • JD Sports sales rise 2.7%, Outdoor decrease 2.1%
  • Hyosung appoints new European Marketing Manager

Outdoori Vol 29 No 22 May 29 2024

Headlines:

  • VF reports soft fourth quarter
  • Norrona to open nature hotel in 2026
  • Berghaus to increase brand awareness across DACH
  • Arc'teryx growth transformation
  • Yonderland shares sustainability action
  • Deuter's new UK showroom operational
  • Sun shines on thousands at KMF

Outdoori Vol 29 No 21 May 21 2024

Headlines:

  • Equip appoints European Sales Director
  • Haglofs CEO steps down
  • Lowa remains stable despite market challenges
  • Highlander announce new key appointments
  • Allbirds continues turnaround
  • Superfeet appoint Kathryn McKenzie as CEO
  • European outdoor industry takes a lead on human rights due diligence

Outdoori Vol 29 No 20 May 10 2024

Headlines:

  • Wolverine World Wide extends strategic transformation
  • Equip establishes NZ subsidiary
  • OutDoor by ISPO back on course
  • Internetstores GmbH Group assets sold
  • La Sportiva celebrates first US store
  • Pentland announces Joe Spies as President, Americas

Outdoori Vol 29 No 19 April 30 2024

Headlines:

  • Columbia Sportswear remains on track
  • Mammut aims for global expansion
  • Cotopaxi creates new leadership roles
  • Newell Outdoor segment continues to shrink
  • Arc'teryx commits to a net zero future
  • Klattermusen opens Swedish store
  • REI reports 2.4% decline

Outdoori Vol 29 No 18 April 2024

Headlines:

  • VF to open 300 stores
  • Franco Fogliato departs Salomon
  • Beat Zaugg ousted from Scott Sports in culture clash
  • Passenger build US base, appoints US GM
  • Patagonia opens Amsterdam store
  • Top 5 global Outdoor Apparel Brands 2023

Outdoori Vol 29 No 17 April 2 2024

Headlines:

  • JD Sports outperforms the market
  • Sea to Summit targets North America growth
  • Bergfreunde bucks the trend
  • Canada Goose trims global management
  • Vaude revises social media strategy
  • Frasers relaunches Wiggle

Outdoori Vol 29 No 26 March 25 2024

Headlines:

  • Outdoor Industry Evolution - OIA Conference & AGM
  • Cisalfa Sport to acquire SportScheck
  • 66 degrees North aims for global impact
  • McTrek files for insolvency, again
  • Tecnica shows consistent growth despite challenges
  • L.E.K Brand Heat Outdoor Apparel Index

Outdoori Vol 29 No 15 March 14 2024

Headlines:

  • Arc'teryx drives Amer Sports results
  • New CEO for Primus-Silva
  • European softness slows BD progress
  • Think Better group  acquires Klean Kanteen
  • Amer expands European ski and binding production
  • Decathlon rebrands
  • Stubble & Co grows for growth

 

Outdoori Vol 29 No 15 March 14 2024

Headlines:

  • Decathlon rebrands
  • Amer Sports revenue up 23% to $4.368bn
  • Think Better Group acquires Klean Kanteen
  • Amer expands European ski and binding production
  • Merrell to focus on innovation
  • Black Diamond Equipment appoints  Kasey Jarvis s Creative Director

Outdoori Vol 29 No 14 March 5 2024

Headlines:

  • Bergans appoints Silje Garberg Ree as CEO
  • Frasers acquires Wiggle/Chain Reaction Cycles
  • Rob Wylie appointed Chairman Stubble & Co
  • Moncler Group hits Euros 3bn in sales
  • Rocky Brands remains optimistic
  • The North Face move to a direct model in Aus/NZ

Outdoori Vol 29 No 13 February 26 2024

Headlines:

  • S&P report suggest Vf sell sizable brand/s to reduce debt
  • Snow Peak to go private
  • Yeti hires Layne Rigney to head of softgoods
  • JD Outdoor to roll out George Fisher stores
  • Perfect Moment IPO raises $8m
  • Kath Smith joins Montirex

Outdoori Vol 29 No 12 February 15 2024

Headlines:

  • Vf Corp Q3 results 'disappointing'
  • Helinox announces global executive team for next stage of growth
  • Sea to Summit builds Nordic presence
  • OSC appoints North American MD
  • Fenix Retail remains constant in a depressed market
  • UK bike market not expected to recover until 2025

Outdoori Vol 29 No 11 February 2024

Headlines:

  • 2024 off to a bumpy start
  • Yeti acquires Mystery Ranch
  • Odlo brand strategy update
  • Riethman resigns from Lowa
  • Deckers Brands CEO, Power to resign
  • Columbia Sports CEO see a challenging year ahead

Outdoori Vol 29 No 10 January 16 2024

Headlines:

  • Amer Sports lists on New York Stock Exchange
  • Equip appoint Richard Leedham as CEO
  • Arc'teryx breaks $1bn barrier
  • Youngone Corp loans Scott Sports SFR150m
  • Outdoor & Cycle Concepts looks for new CEO
  • Highlander acquires New Heights

Outdoori Vol 29 No 9 January 2024

Headlines:

  • Companies tighten purse strings
  • Asics sells Haglöfs to Chinese investor
  • Wolverine transforms Saucony and Merrell model in China
  • Timberland appoints global brand president
  • 66 degrees North expansion plans
  • Rab ups down recycling

Outdoori Vol 29 No 8 December 14 2023

Headlines:

  • Backcountry to sell European subsidiary, Bergfreunde
  • Equip bucks trend, sales rise 25%
  • VF to cut a further 500-600 jobs
  • SportScheck files for insolvency
  • Mountain Warehouse delivers double-digit growth
  • Db appoints Richard Collier as its new CEO

Outdoori Vol 29 No 7 November 21 2023

Headlines:

  • Gowar to step down as CEO Equip
  • Mammut re-enters Korean market
  • Sales up, profits down at Go Outdoors
  • New CEO for Garmont
  • Emerald benefits from return of trade shows
  • Record attendance at Kendal Mountain Festival 2023

Outdoori Vol 29 No 6 November 13 2023

Headlines:

  • Norrøna opens new global HQ
  • PrimaLoft appoint Anna Cavassa as its new President
  • Patagonia open new London repair centre
  • Granite Gear boots eco and size inclusivity initiates
  • Increase in wholesale drives Solo Brands
  • Tenson lifts New Wave Group sales

Outdoori Vol 29 No 5 November 2 2023

Headlines:

  • Challenging conditions persist
  • VF Corp announces turnaround plan Reinvent
  • Fenix remains cautious on flat Q3 sales
  • Canada Goose cuts full year guidance
  • Berghaus turns up the heat on winter marketing
  • REI announce more layoffs

Outdoori No 4 October 20 2023

Headlines:

  • Regatta Group reports strong sales
  • Wiggle appoints administrators
  • Johnson Outdoors to exit Eureka
  • Columbia Sportswear lowers full year guidance
  • Activist investors attack VF Corp performance
  • Devold celebrates 170th anniversary

Outdoori Vol 29 No 3 October 18 2023

Headlines:

  • Frasers snaps up SportScheck
  • Deuter appoints new UK Country Manager
  • New GORE-TEX brand campaign
  • Mammut North America bolsters sales team
  • ODLO builds on circularity
  • Frasers ups its stake in XXL

Outdoori Vol 29 No 2 October 5 2023

Headlines:

  • Berghaus achieves fourth successive year of growth
  • Norrøna to expand US presence
  • Magnus Welander joins Hestra Gloves Board of Directors
  • Bergans CEO Jan Tore Jansen steps down
  • Richard Collier, CEO Jack Wolfskin quits
  • Rossignol builds Nordic category

Outdoori Vol 29 No 1 September 21 2023

Headlines:

  • Clarus receives offer for Precision Sport
  • MHW launches new brand identity
  • Colourwear picks Unify for UK distribution
  • Equip retains Leader status
  • JD Sports delivers strong first half
  • JD Outdoor sales drop 1%

Outdoori Vol 28 No 29 September 11 2023

Headlines:

  • Amer Sports to file IPO
  • Wolverine continues brand portfolio transformation
  • Osprey Europe appoints new EMEA Sales Director
  • Next phase of strategic growth for Cotopaxi
  • Lyon looks forward to another 50 years
  • Racoon Media Group acquired by Cull Bay Capital

Outdoori Vol 28 No 28 August 25 2023

Headlines:

  • Samsonite bounces back as demand for global travel returns
  • Macpac sales breaks A$200m barrier
  • OR adapts to changing global economy
  • DMM continue to invest
  • Darn Tough launches UK website
  • Nikwax develops new leadership team

Outdoori Vol 28 No 27 August 17 2023

Headlines:

  • Black Diamond impacted by lower wholesales demand
  • Wolverine appoints new CEO as results fall short of expectation
  • La Sportiva bolsters domestic production
  • Pittards Plc looks for a buyer
  • Vista Outdoor to be renamed The Kinetic Group
  • Change at the top for Oase

Outdoori Vol 28 No 26 August 8 2023

Headlines:

  • Pentland implements restructure - to open new London office
  • The North Face shines in a challenging Q1 for VF Corp
  • Econogy at Messe Frankfurt's textile4 trade fairs
  • Rocky Brands sales fall 38%
  • Paramo revises structure for growth
  • Industry de-stocking hits Coast Group

Outdoori Vol 28 No 15 July 31 2023

Headlines:

  • Deuter to set up new UK subsidiary
  • Wintersteiger changes company structure
  • European ski sales topped 3.7m pairs in 2022/23
  • Newell Brands reduces full year forecast
  • Oberalp Group releases 2022 Sustainability Report
  • Thule reports higher gross margin on lower sales

Outdoori Vol 28 No 24 July 17 2023

Headlines:

  • Retailer destocking continues to hamper sales
  • New Wave  acquires Tenson
  • New research on fibre fragmentation
  • Big Agnes view global expansion
  • Equip appoints new head of UK sales
  • Leatherman marks 40-year anniversary

Outdoori Vol 28 No 23 July 3 2023

Headlines:

  • VF Corp appoints Bracken Darrell as President and CEO
  • Lutha's post pandemic recovery
  • Aku recording responsible progress
  • Fenix Outdoor strengthens Norwegian retail footprint
  • AMG appoints new managing director
  • OSC builds footwear portfolio

Outdoori Vol 28 No 22 June 19 2023

Headlines:

  • Outdoor sales remain flat
  • PrimaLoft reorganises European sales team
  • Keen lowers prices
  • Superfeet appoint Trip Randal as its new CEO
  • OTS 2023 Sustainability Breakfast
  • Rockport files for Chapter 11

Outdoori Vol 28 No 21 June 9 2023

Headlines:

  • Equip calls for industry-wide change
  • EOG reports European market growth 2022
  • Patagonia appoints Nina Hajikhanian as GM, EMEA
  • Greenpeace grants top rating to VAUDE
  • Isbjorn of Sweden aims to increase garment circulation
  • Ark Consultants acquires Troll

Outdoori Vol 28 No 20 May 24 2023

Headlines:

  • Passenger forges partnerships top drive international growth
  • Mammut announces European restructure
  • The North Face sales up 12% to $3.6bn
  • Tough trading conditions impact Dometic
  • Alpkit appoints new directors
  • 2-Pure goes into administration

Outdoori Vol 28 No 19 May 17 2023

Headlines:

  • JD Sports sales top £10.5bn
  • Deuter, Ortovox open new Boulder HQ
  • KMD Brands refinances

Outdoori Vol 28 No 18 May 15 2023

Headlines:

  • Higher sales masks inflation
  • KMD Brands appoints Megan Welch CEO Kathmandu
  • Equip increases its core market focus
  • Jack Wolfskin enters Iberian market
  • Ortlieb increases transparency
  • SIGB appoints MCS as new organisers of Slide OTS Winter

Outdoori Vol 28 No 17 May 4 2023

Headlines:

  • Internet Fusion Group acquired by BrandAlley
  • Core sales fall 27% at Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation
  • Julien Mininberg steps down as Helen of Troy CEO
  • Rossignol Group passes Euros400m mark
  • Challenging conditions remain
  • Sealskinz has fresh investment
  • Snow Peak announces campout events

Outdoori Vol 28 No 16 April 27 2023

Headlines:

  • Sea to Summit boots global design team
  • Sales up, profits down for REI
  • JD Sports increase its majority stake in Tiso
  • Mammut North America levels up brand and business growth
  • Wintersteiger sales grow 33%
  • Gramicci to open London store
  • Keela reports record year

Outdoori Vol 28 No 15 April 12 2023

Headlines:

  • The North Face resets its approach to the market
  • John Walbrecht departs Clarus Corp
  • Hoka to open London store
  • Highlander appoints Ken Reeve as Managing Director
  • Fenix Outdoor see opportunities despite challenges
  • La Sportiva sales grow 26%

Outdoori Vol 28 No 14 March 28 2023

Headlines:

  • Sales and profitability rise at Haglöfs
  • Wolverine Worldwide announces new board chairman and directors
  • Sea to Summit targets North American growth
  • Rab/Lowe Alpine appoint new US Country Manager
  • Helinox harnesses creativity to reach new consumers
  • On reports continued momentum
  • Tecnica Group sales up 21%

Outdoori Vol 28 No 12 March 14 2023

Headlines:

  • Increased market penetration helps Solo Brands
  • JD Sports receives planning permission for new campus
  • Bradshaw Taylor divests the Epicentre
  • 2-Pure exits outdoor and run
  • Johnson Outdoors sells Eureka military/commercial division
  • KMD and Oboz gains B Corp cert

Outdoori Vol 28 No 12 March 2 2023

Headlines:

  • Wolverine focuses on long term growth
  • Dicks bags Moosejaw
  • Voluntary recall impacts Yeti results
  • Royal Robbins looks forward, furthering brand sustainability
  • Moncler delivers strong double-digit growth
  • Sympatex boots inclusivity and sustainability

Outdoori Vol 28 No 11 February 20 2023

Headlines:

  • Fenix Outdoor International sales up, profits reduced
  • Kathmandu recovery continues, reports double-digit growth
  • Jack Wolfskin targets global reset
  • Outdoor Research builds new senior leadership team
  • Newell Brands appoints Chris Peterson as President and CEO
  • Salomon shares 2022 Impact Report

Outdoori Vol 28 No 10 February 8 2023

Headlines:

  • Black Diamond plans global growth
  • VF Corp hit by supply chain challenges
  • Hoka breaks $1bn in Q3
  • Shackleton looks to crowdfunding
  • Aku ends 2022 with 26.85 growth
  • Chris Metz resigns from Vista Outdoor
  • REI announces staff cuts

Outdoori Vol 28 No 9 January 28 2023

Headlines:

  • High inventory will impact sales in 2023 and 2024
  • Picture builds momentum in UK market
  • Rumpl management changes
  • Macpac enjoy record sales
  • Alpkit secures new finance
  • Gore's garment rental program expands
  • Outdoori Suppliers survey 2023 Part II

Outdoori Vol 28 No 8 January 12 2023

Headlines:

  • Berghaus reports double-digit growth
  • Management changes at Land's End Europe
  • Cotopaxi continues purposeful growth
  • JD Sports upgrades profit expectations
  • Jottnar to launch crowdfunding
  • VF Corp could divest Jansport
  • Outdoori Suppliers Survey 2023 Part 1

Outdoori Vol28 No 7 15 December 2022

Headlines:

  • Anta Sports considers Amer Sports IPO
  • Mountain Warehouse sales bounce back
  • Silva acquires Primus
  • Rossignol Group to invest $50m targeting revenue growth
  • Wolverine to divest Keds
  • Erik Burbank appointed Royal Robbins Global Brand President
  • VF Corp CEO transition

OUTDOORi Vol 28 No 6 December 1 2022

Headlines:

  • EOG confirms new President
  • Equip secures new funding
  • Montura appoints new GM
  • MGM acquires Rekord
  • Outdoor grows 16.4% for Schwan-Stabilio Group
  • Odlo appoints new CEO
  • Gore to discontinue Paclite
  • Ortovox hires
  • KMF biggest ever

OUTDOORi Vol 28 No 5 November 21 2022

Headlines:

  • Yeti delivers strong quarter helped by international sales
  • Smartwool new hires
  • OR shifts winter dates
  • Strong start to the year for KMD Brands
  • North America growth benefits Helly Hansen
  • Jack Wolfskin gains momentum
  • On Holdings forecast  CHF1.25bn full year sales
  • Q3 results roundup

OUTDOORi Vol 28 No 4 November 11 2022

Headlines:

  • Wolverine re-organises brand structure
    Fenix Outdoor reports mid-teen digit growth
  • Deckers momentum driven by Hoka
  • Cotopaxi builds team for global growth
  • Alpkit raises over £2m
  • Canada Goose reduces fiscal outlook
  • Clarus Corp adjust full year guidance
  • ESPN sells majority interest in X Games

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 3 October 31 2022

Headlines:

  • TNF reports strong brand-based momentum
  • Regatta strengthens its senior team
  • Alpkit crown fund plans
  • Columbia Sportswear sales increase 19%
  • Sorel moves to larger headquarters
  • Rossignol Group shares composition of its first recyclable ski
  • Raccoon Media Group expands UK snowsports portfolio

OUTDOORi Vol 28 No 2 October 17 2022

Headlines:

  • Eagle Creek builds new relationships
  • Houdini makes its largest brand investment
  • Helen of Troy lowers full year forecast
  • Bergfreunde new management appointments
  • Kathmandu in Paris
  • Preowned clothing expected to boom
  • Snow Peak USA appointments
  • European Outdoor Summit 2022 report

OUTDOORi Vol 28 No 1 October 3 2022

Headlines:

  • VF delivers five-year growth strategy
  • Mammut continues to build international team
  • Snow Peak CEO steps down
  • Arc'teryx boost ReBIRD
  • Sea to summit appoints new GM for EMEA region
  • Columbia Sportswear outlines strategic priorities
  • ABS joins Edelrid Group
  • Oberalp acquires Droker
  • Top ten outdoor footwear brands

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 29 September 22 2022

Headlines:

  • Patagonia: Earth is now our only shareholder
  • Kathmandu reports 'best-ever' winter
  • Sea to Summit builds senior leadership
  • Asolo to establish UK subsidiary
  • Royal Robbins accelerates sustainability at its stores
  • New Gore brand campaign
  • Mike Ashley steps away
  • JD Sports agrees exit deal with Cowgill

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 28 September 9 2022

Headlines:

  • OIA success in Sheffield
  • Jack Wolfskin appoints new Sales Director South Europe
  • Canada Goose appoint China President
  • Edelrid strengthens its board
  • Berghaus increases its product development capabilities
  • Peak Performance hires
  • Oberalp new appointments and promotions
  • Coleman partners with Tentrr

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 27 August 22 2022

Headlines:

  • Macpac back on track
  • Wolverine records higher that expected sales but lowers forecast
  • Active Brands Group acquires ColourWear
  • ISPO Shanghai success
  • Helly Hansen makes significant gains
  • Six Moon Designs celebrates 20th anniversary
  • ProAgencies partners with Gruezi Bag
  • Adidas TERREX launches inclusive campaign for outdoor adventurers

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 26 August 10 2022

Headlines:

  • OutDoor by ISPO new dates
  • China's Covid lockdown policy continues to impact results
  • Clarus maintains growth momentum
  • Hoka One One continues to build
  • Jack Wolfskin delivers double digit growth
  • Yeti lowers full year forecast
  • Johnson Outdoors hindered by supply chain disruptions
  • Tentree scores Best of the World Award

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 25 August 1 2022

Headlines:

  • Consumer demand softens
  • Market recovery boosts Fenix Outdoor results
  • Sporting goods sales fall in Scandinavia
  • Columbia lowers full year forecast
  • Cotopaxi expands executive team
  • TNF delivers broad based growth
  • Vango works with Trakke to upcycle tent fabric
  • New strategy helps Frasers report record sales

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 24 July 19 2022

Headlines:

  • Salomon celebrates 75 years in business
  • Helen of Troy sales decline 6.1%
  • 66ºNorth open London Flagship store
  • Royal Robbins builds marketing team
  • Tiso capitalise on consumer demand
  • Snowleader to distribute Eider in Europe
  • Kathmandu sales grow 7.3%
  • Buff back on track

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 23 July 5 2022

Headlines:

  • Odlo acquires Henri Lloyd
  • Jack Wolfskin acquires Polish distributor
  • Private Sport Shop and SportPursuit merger
  • Mike Snell to join Inov-8 as new CEO
  • JD Outdoor extends its share of the UK bike market
  • Nike exits Russia
  • Montane targets DACH
  • Inflation starts to bite

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 22 June 22 2022

Headlines:

  • JD profits double
  • JD Outdoor sales increase 42.9%
  • Mondelez acquire Clif Bar
  • REI grow experience offerings
  • L-Fashion Group sales decrease 4%
  • Equip issue sustainability report
  • Halfords bike sales slow

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 21 June 13 2022

Headlines:

  • European outdoor market grew 19% in 2021
  • Sea to Summit investment
  • PrimaLoft changes ownership
  • Haglöfs restructures Scandinavian wholesale
  • Mammut appoint Paul Cosgrove as CPO
  • ZyroFisher adds outdoor to Camelbak UK distribution
  • Finisterre raises £4.6m in second crowdfunding

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 20 May 26 2022

Headlines:

  • Peter Cowgill exits JD Sports
  • Ashely sells Bob Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports
  • Deckers Brands turnover passes $3bn
  • Mammut appoint Heiko Schaefer as new Group CEO
  • Osprey strengthens European team
  • UK bike market grows by £440m
  • Patrik Frisk steps down as President and CEO of Under Armour
  • Mountain Warehouse launches Marketplace

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 19 May 20 2022

Headlines:

  • TNF turnover tops $3.2bn
  • Berghaus appoints Dan Cunningham as Global Head of Brand
  • Endura founder steps back
  • Wolverine revenue and earnings exceed expectation
  • ME strengthens team
  • Craghoppers EU sales growth
  • Yeti revenue almost doubled since 2019
  • Big Agnes opens European HQ
  • On look to sales of CHF1bn by year end

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 18 May 10 2022

Headlines:

  • Layne Rigby, Osprey CEO steps down
  • Dometic growth momentum continues
  • Vista Outdoor sales top $3bn
  • Patagonia appoints Tyler LaMotte Marketing Director EMEA
  • Macpac to open more stores
  • Black Diamond suffers supply chain and logistics challenges
  • Moncler report double digit growth

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 17 April 28 2022

Headlines:

  • Fenix Outdoors records highest Q1 results
  • Equip appoints new financial director
  • Online Brands Nordic acquires Isborn
  • Thule delivers solid first quarter
  • Exped management changes
  • Freight prices fall
  • McTrek expands its offering

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 16 April 13 2022

Headlines:

  • Eagle Creek back on track
  • Merrell launches takeback resale program
  • Alpkit receives new funding
  • Regatta invests in Ireland
  • Wintersteiger returns to growth
  • Carrie Baker appointed CEO Canada Goose
  • REI grew 36% to $3.7bn in 2021

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 15 March 30 2022

Headlines:

  • Best foot forward for OutDoor by ISPO
  • Gregory European growth
  • High street sales hampered by macro-economic challenges
  • Rohan celebrates heritage innovation
  • Bergfreunde turnover exceeds Euros 200m
  • OR returns to Salt Lake
  • Canada Goose accelerates Japanese market expansion

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 14 March 17 2022

Headlines:

  • More companies pull out of Russia
  • Acquisitions contribute to 68% YOY growth for Clarus Corp
  • Icebreaker appoint new GM North America
  • Henrik Bernth promoted to CEO Oase Outdoors
  • Lowa contributes to Tecnica results
  • Global footwear market set to grow to $440bn
  • Open Air ceases trading

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 13 March 2022

Headlines:

  • Wolverine delivers strong Q4 results
  • Odlo acquires Janus Holding
  • Moncler breaks through Euros 2bn barrier
  • Helly Hansen appoints Carrie Ask as CEO
  • Superfeet boosts leadership
  • Keen donates Euros 50,00 to Ukraine
  • Kathmandu Holdings changes name to KMD Brands
  • Seamless leadership changes at Ortlieb

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 12 February 2022

Headlines:

  • Outdoor brands boycott Utah trade show
  • Coleman delivers double digit Q4 growth
  • Dalesman appointed UK distributor for Igloo
  • Ruffwear Europe expands its pack
  • Canada Goose lowers full year guidance
  • Kathmandu remains on track
  • Record year for Haglöfs
  • Bradshaw Taylor re-builds
  • Alex Kutches assumes role of President Mystery Ranch

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 11 February 10 2022

Headlines:

  • Columbia Sportswear reports strong 4Q results
  • Gore-Tex expands garment rental program
  • Helinox delivers strong growth across Europe
  • Mountain Hardwear turnaround complete
  • Retail recovery helps Fenix Outdoor Int to record quarter
  • Global ski market fell by a third in 2020/21
  • Chris Tham joins Arc'teryx as its new CFO
  • Top ten global consumer trends 2022

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 10 February 3 2022

Headlines:

  • TNF Q3 revenue hits $1.3bn
  • Nick Brown passes control and ownership of Nikwax to employees
  • Dometic growth momentum continues
  • Schwan-Stabilo Outdoor Group acquire Doghammer
  • Inov-8 goes direct in France
  • Jack Wolfskin seeks circularity
  • The EOG has ambitious plans for 2022

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 9 January 12 2022

Headlines:

  • TNF appoint new Global Brand President
  • Millet Mountain Group acquired by Jean-Pierre Millet and Sport Capital
  • Herno acquires Montura
  • Aclima joins Open Air Group
  • Oberalp acquires Velotex
  • Patagonia works with Samsung to reduce microplastics
  • Lyon Equipment extends watersports division
  • Outdoori suppliers survey 2022

OUTDOORi Vol 27 No 8 December 16 2021

Headlines:

  • ISPO Beijing postponed
  • Clarus Corp buys Maxtrax
  • Johnson Outdoors post record results
  • Ovidio Garci joins Arc'teryx as VP Footwear
  • Cotopaxi targets Down Under

Outdoori Vol 27 No 7 November 30 2021

Headlines:

  • Helen of Troy to acquire Osprey Packs
  • Equip opens European service and repair resource
  • Schwan-Stabilo Outdoor Group bucks the trend
  • Former CEO Timberland launches footwear brand
  • Rossignol divest Felt
  • Mountain Warehouse weathers the storm, forecasts 22% growth in 2022
  • KMF reports record attendance
  • Report: trade show evolution

Outdoori Vol 27 No 6 November 17 2021

Headlines:

  • Trade show shuffle
  • Fenix to sell Brunton
  • Black Diamond sales increase 35% year-on-year
  • SportsShoes announce record sales
  • DTC and workwear drive Helly Hansen
  • Gregory Europe performs
  • SOG celebrates 20 years
  • Decathlon aims to double German sales

Outdoori Vol 27 No 5 November 11 2021

Headlines:

  • Jack Wolfskin creates new European management structure
  • Black Diamond expands retail offering
  • Merrell hit by factory closures
  • Norrona targets Canada
  • Strong DTC demand drives Canada Goose
  • Moncler back on track
  • CMA orders JD Sports to sell Footasylum
  • Aquapac acquires Carradice

Outdoori Vol 27 No 4 November 2 2021

Headlines:

  • TNF reports 67% year-to-date EMEA growth
  • Columbia Sportswear earnings rise, lowers outlook
  • Arc'teryx extends retail presence
  • KMF bounces back stronger
  • Fenix Outdoor Int report 3Q sales increase
  • Pittards on road to recovery
  • Mountain Equipment supports adventure programme

Outdoori Vol 27 No 3 October 20 2021

Headlines:

  • UK outdoor market set to grow 10%
  • Hydro Flask delivers broad-based growth
  • TNF launches digital archive
  • PrimaLoft's consumer-focused brand campaign
  • Montane launch sales and marketing initiatives in the USA
  • Canada Goose opens Manchester store
  • Snow sports enthusiasts approach winter with optimism
  • Report: Top 10 outdoor footwear brands

Outdoori Vol 27 No 2 October 7 2021

Headlines:

  • OutDoor by ISPO cancelled
  • Gore has new microporous membrane
  • Isjborn builds on sustainability expertise
  • Eastpak returns
  • Vaude continues momentum
  • Endura reports 29% sales increase
  • O&CC turnover down
  • Rab renews Banff partnership

Outdoori Vol 27 No 1 September 23 2021

Headlines:

  • Dometic on acquisition trail
  • Berghaus UK sales growth
  • Haglofs excels
  • Leadership changes at Mammut Sports Group
  • Oboz set to grow to $100 million brand
  • Strong demand lifts sales and profits for Snow Peak
  • Climbing in Germany booms despite Covid
  • OIA Conference and AGM 2021

Outdoori Vol 26 No 26 September 14 2021

Headlines:

  • JD Outdoor returns to profit
  • New owner for Eagle Creek
  • Cotopaxi secures growth investment
  • Troy Sicotte appointed President MHW
  • Backcountry appoints new global CFO
  • Pentland Group moves offshore
  • Report: top 20 outdoor brands 2020

Outdoori Vol 26 No 25 September 8 2021

Headlines:

  • Bergans acquired by Sport Holdings
  • Fenix acquires Trekitt
  • Tecnica Group sales recover
  • Strong demand boosts Oase
  • Jack Wolfskin appoints VP Digital
  • Arc'teryx opens new London store
  • Company profile Bergans Fritid AS

Outdoori Vol 26 No 23 August 11 2021

Headlines:

  • Wolverine acquires Sweaty Betty
  • Franco Fogliato exits Columbia
  • MHW year-to-date sales up 28%
  • Record first half results for Columbia Sportswear
  • Hoka sales growth across all channels and regions
  • Black Diamond report 122% growth
  • Yeti ups full year guidance
  • TNF: sales 6% up on above pre-pandemic levels

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