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Amer Sports raises full year outlook following strong Q1 growth

Finland-based sports equipment and apparel group Amer Sports has reported a 32 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, reaching 1.95 billion dollars compared to the same period last year. On a constant currency basis, revenue grew by 26 percent. The performance was led by its technical apparel segment and outdoor performance...

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Salomon opens third store in NYC on the Upper West Side

Salomon is opening its third store in New York City today, as the French outdoor specialist brand continues to push ahead with its growth strategy for North America. Located on the Upper West Side, near the iconic Central Park, the store spans 812 feet and features clean, modern interiors with natural elements throughout, in reference to Salomon...

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Salomon North America strengthens leadership team with appointment of Laura Stauth

French mountain sports brand Salomon has announced the appointment of Laura Stauth as senior vice president of sales for its North American division, effective March 9, 2026. Stauth joins the company from VF Corporation owned brand Vans, where she most recently held the position of vice president of sales. In her previous role, Stauth was...

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Amer Sports increases annual revenue by 27 percent and forecasts further growth

Finland-based sporting goods group Amer Sports Inc. experienced strong growth in the 2025 financial year. The parent company of brands such as Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson and Peak Performance also presented results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday that exceeded market expectations. Last year, the group's revenue reached 6.57 billion US dollars....

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Heikki Salonen joins Salomon as creative director

French outdoor specialist Salomon, known for its skiing, snowboarding, and technical footwear, has named former MM6 Maison Margiela creative Heikki Salonen as its first-ever creative director to usher in a “transformative new era”. Finnish designer Salonen, who has a career spanning 30 years, was most recently at MM6, part of Maison Margiela,...

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Chief brand officer departs Salomon

Mellin will leave the brand, which belongs to Finnish sporting goods group Amer Sports, on April 1, 2026, he announced on Monday via the career network LinkedIn. He took on this position, leading the brand vision, approximately three years ago. During this time, he and his team developed a new vision, mission, purpose and shared focus, Mellin...

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Salomon opens first-ever store in Brooklyn, New York

Sports and lifestyle brand Salomon has opened its debut store in Brooklyn, New York, as the French brand builds on the success of its SoHo store. The store is located in the heart of Williamsburg at 127 North 6th Street, a neighborhood known for its energy, cultural appeal, and creativity. Serving as a hub for outdoor explorers and urban...

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Amer Sports beats expectations again in third quarter

Finland-based sporting goods group Amer Sports Inc. has once again exceeded market expectations in the third quarter of its 2025 financial year. In light of this surprisingly strong performance, the parent company of brands including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson and Peak Performance raised its annual forecast again on Tuesday. In the three months...

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Amer Sports announces updated financial strategy and raises Q3 guidance

Amer Sports, a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, is hosting an Investor Day to present its updated long-term financial strategy. The company has also raised its financial guidance for the third quarter of 2025. Amer Sports now expects a year-over-year revenue growth in the high 20s percentage for the third quarter, compared to...

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StockX: Asics maintains top spot, Labubu breaks records

Both storied brands and emerging names were winning over customers during the first half of the year, according to StockX’s latest ‘Big Facts: Brands Making Moves’ report. “From the Labubu phenomenon to up-and-comers like Bravest Studios, there’s great energy in the secondary market right now,” the resale platform’s CEO, Greg Schwartz said on...

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Outdoor in the fashion world: A rollercoaster ride

The outdoors and fashion have been converging for years. This is evident in trends like Gorpcore and fashionable functional pieces. However, what consumers now combine as a matter of course often puts brands and retailers in a strategic bind. Segment boundaries remain quite rigid in retail Gorpcore is only the latest example of a long series of...

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Salomon names Guillaume Meyzenq as president and CEO

Amer Sports, Inc., which owns sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Peak Performance and Wilson, has appointed Guillaume Meyzenq as the new president and chief executive for French outdoor and sports brand Salomon. Meyzenq, who is currently chief product officer for Salomon, will take up his new role effective January 1, 2025, and...