Outdoors news and archive

Passenger to pause US activity to focus on EU following tariffs

British outdoor brand Passenger Clothing, which was named one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies in 2023, will be pausing its US growth initiatives following the recent tariffs from the US administration. In a statement, Passenger said in the wake of the US tariffs, it would be turning its attention to its “fast-growing" EU business...

BusinessFeaturedMember

Authentic to elevate Spyder brand "to new heights" with Outdoor Collective

Authentic Brands Group, the brand, development, marketing, and licensing company, has inked a licensing deal with Outdoor Collective, an innovator in the clothing and accessory manufacturing industry to develop all on-mountain and sportswear apparel for its Spyder brand, known for its ski and snow apparel. As part of the deal, Outdoor Collective...

PeopleFeatured

Cotopaxi strengthens leadership team to accelerate growth

B Corp outdoor lifestyle brand Cotopaxi has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new chief marketing officer and a senior vice president of product and merchandising to accelerate global brand growth, innovation and its purpose-driven impact. In a statement, the adventure lifestyle brand said the two key leadership hires...

Retail

Peak Performance to open first UK store in London

Scandinavian outdoor brand Peak Performance, owned by Amer Sports, has confirmed it will open its first-ever store in the UK later this year as part of its global expansion plans. Peak Performance has selected Covent Garden in London for its debut UK store, following in the footsteps of its sister brand, Canadian high-performance outdoorwear...

Retail|In Pictures

Patagonia opens first store in the Netherlands

Outdoor technical apparel and accessories brand Patagonia has opened its first store in the Netherlands in Amsterdam to serve as both a retail store and a space for local activist and sports communities. Located at historic Singel 465-467, the store offers the brand’s technical products for outdoor sports, including climbing, snow sports, and...

Fashion |In Pictures

Merrell and Sweaty Betty collaborate on a hiking collection

Wolverine Worldwide sister brands, outdoor footwear brand Merrell and British activewear retailer Sweaty Betty have joined forces for the first time on an exclusive outdoor hiking capsule collection for women. Launching on March 25 on Merrell’s website and then on Sweaty Betty from April 2, the collaboration is in celebration of “sisterhood...

Fashion |In Pictures Featured

Woolrich unveils new Black Label by Todd Snyder

American outdoor brand Woolrich has unveiled its new premium Black Label Collection by American designer Todd Snyder for autumn/winter 2024. Snyder, who was brought on as the new label’s creative director in November 2023, has been tasked with bringing together Woolrich’s rich heritage as a storied American brand with his contemporary and...

PeopleFeatured

66°North strengthens leadership and opens US headquarters

Icelandic B Corp outerwear brand 66°North is ramping up its global expansion plans with the opening of a US headquarters in New York and the appointment of its first chief commercial officer as it looks to become the first truly global Icelandic brand. In a statement, 66°North said that Jeppe Møller will take on the newly created role of chief...

BusinessMember

LionRock acquires outdoor brand Haglöfs

Private equity firm LionRock has acquired Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs AB from Asics Corporation. Headquartered in Bromma, Sweden, Haglöfs has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asics since 2010. It is currently sold in 28 countries and offers outdoor performance clothing, footwear and hardware. Daniel Tseung, founding partner at LionRock, said...

Retail|In Pictures

Klättermusen opens first UK store

Swedish mountaineering brand Klättermusen has opened its first UK store on King’s Road, London. Klättermusen, known for its refined and durable outdoorwear, introduces its “neighbourhood-focused retail concept” in London, showcasing its premium ready-to-wear catering for expeditions, hiking, and skiing, as well as its range of backpacks and...

BusinessMember

Evercreatures parent company Astbury Collections acquired by Rouchette

UK-based Astbury Collections, which includes welly boot brand Evercreatures, has been acquired by French footwear company Rouchette. Rouchette, which had previously been a supplier to Evercreatures, said that the purchase is part of its strategy to bolster its presence in the UK and it will “bring significant inward investment” of up to 500,000...

Fashion Featured

Sealskinz launches first apparel collection and strengthens leadership team

British outdoors waterproof accessories brand Sealskinz, which was acquired by Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin in November last year, has launched its first-ever apparel collection and named a new director of digital and marketing. Sealskinz, known for its gloves, hats and three-layer socks, is expanding into apparel with a debut collection aimed...