North Face owner VF Corporation, will open a new office in London next Spring to help fuel growth in the U.K. market.

Pentland Brands Limited has appointed Katrina Nurse as the company’s new chief finance officer.

Chinese social media giant Tencent Holdings is in talks to join a Chinese investor group pursuing a takeover of Finland’s Amer Sports.

First half revenues passed the $1bn mark for the first time as Columbia announced record net sales of $481.6 million for the quarter ended 30th June 2018

Thule Group reported first-quarter earnings improved 10.7 percent to SEK 385 million (£33.1m) as revenue increased 10.2 percent to SEK 2.2 billion (£189.4m).

CamelBak has hired Greg Williamson as its new president.

Another senior-ranking executive at Vista Outdoor tendered his resignation last week.

Norwegian sportswear company Helly Hansen has launched a suit against Virgil Abloh's Off-White for copyright infringement of its striped logo.

Vista Outdoor has reached a deal to sell its Bolle, Serengeti and Cebe eyewear brands for around $158 million, to a “significant” European private-equity fund.

Adelis Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in Didriksons from Norway's Herkules Capital.

Australian  mapping and publishing company Hema Maps and Adventures Group Holdings have announced they are merging to create Emprise Group Holdings (Emprise).

Canadian Tire Corporation has successfully completed the acquisition of the company which owns and operates the Helly Hansen brands and related businesses. 

Pentland Group has announced its full year results for the year ended 31st December 2017.

North Face owner VF Corporation has appointed Travis Campbell as vice president, general manager, The North Face, Americas.

Columbia is one of the brands accused in a report by an international watchdog group of ignoring reports of violence and other serious abuses against workers at an Indian clothing factory.

Amer Sports Corporation has completed the acquisition of Peak Performance from IC Group.

Peter Cowgill, executive chairman of JD Sports will make the following trading statement to shareholders attending its AGM today:

Sports Direct has divested all interest in UK sportswear retailer Finish Line, after rival JD Sports completed its $558 million (£396 million) acquisition of the retailer.

North Face owner, VF Corporation has completed its acquisition of the Altra sports footwear  brand from ICON Health & Fitness.

Columbia has boosted its city credentials, recruiting Andrew Burns as director of investor relations and Competitive Intelligence, reporting to senior vice president and chief financial officer, Jim Swanson.

Financial technology specialist Wirecard, is expanding its long-standing partnership with Mammut to handle payment processing for the firm's e-commerce business in the US.

Norwegian outdoor apparel brand Skogstad is launching its spring/summer 2019 range using the new version 7 of the aWorkbook B2B e-catalogue and sales app.

Kampa has been identified in the London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report, which Identifies fastest-growing (SMEs) across the UK.

The parent company of Black Diamond Equipment plans to invest $40 million and expand operations in Utah.

Columbia has appointed Michael Richardson as vice president of Global Merchandising for the Columbia brand.

Compass Diversified has reported strong first quarter results, with losses improving and revenues growing.

Johnson Outdoors has reported double-digit increases in sales and earnings driving record-high results during the company’s 2018 second fiscal quarter and six months ending 30th March 2018.

Mammut continues to invest in its e-commerce offering, expanding its partnership with payment processing firm Wirecard in the US.

VF Corporation has reported financial results for its three-month transition period ended 31st March 2018.

Bridgedale has chosen Real PR Outdoor as its PR agency.

Vista Outdoor has announced a “strategic business transformation plan”, designed to allow the company to focus resources on pursuing growth in its core product categories.

Amer Sports, which owns the Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Mavic, Suunto and Precor brands, has released its first quarter financials.

Columbia has boosted its corporate communications team, appointing Mary Ellen Glynn as director of corporate communications and Sara Bradshaw as corporate communications manager.

Deckers Outdoor Corporation has issued an update on its fourth quarter earnings guidance.

Eagle Creek has appointed Björn Jansen from Uhlsport as its new sales manager of wholesale for Europe.

Bergans of Norway has parted company with CEO Leif Holst-Liaeker, with supply chain director Jan Tore Jensen taking up the role. 

JD Sports has announced its full-year results with group turnover and profits both significantly up and outdoor also seeing a rise in turnover and operating profits.

Solar light specialist, WakaWaka has become the first European B Corporation to go public, offering shares via NPEX, the Dutch financing platform for SMEs as it looks to raise €2.5m.

Patagonia boss, Rose Marcario, is continuing to stick it to White House occupant Donald Trump, and has added some harsh criticism of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for good measure.

Columbia is to acquire the remaining 40 per cent interest in Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Company.

Swiss outdoor brand Mammut is restructuring its North American leadership, with Joe Prebich becoming  managing director and CEO Bill Supple leaving as CEO at the end of April.

North Face owner VF Corporation has completed its purchase of New Zealand outdoor apparel brand, Icebreaker, in a NZ$100 million+ deal.

Footwear brand, Keen has appointed Tim Bartels as its new vice president of sales for the Outdoor, Lifestyle and Kids categories at its Portland, Oregon, global headquarters

Fenix Outdoor International has  acquired 100% of the US based outdoor and travel apparel company, Royal Robbins. 

JD Sports has acquired US sport retail brand The Finish Line in a cash deal worth around £396 million.

Equities analysts expect Compass Diversified Holdings to report sales of $353.71 million for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports.

Aussie and NZ retailer Kathmandu, has acquired Oboz Footwear in a $60m deal as part of a set of positive financial results showing increased half year profits.

Shoe brands and retailers have sounded alarms that President Donald Trump's plan to impose sweeping tariffs on imported goods from China will result in higher consumer prices.

Communications agency ADPR is now working with OverBoard, and its range of 100 per cent waterproof bags and cases.

VF Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Nautica brand business to Authentic Brands Group.

Columbia Sportswear and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced a new collaboration featuring co-branded outerwear and apparel for men, women and children.

VF Corporation is to acquire the Altra footwear brand from Icon Health & Fitness for an undisclosed amount.

Black Diamond owner, Clarus Corporation, has promoted John Walbrecht to president.

Cascade Designs, owner of Therm-a-Rest, Platypus and other outdoor brands, has announced that company founder and chairman John Burroughs, is stepping after 46 years as head of the company.

Compass Diversified Holdings has issued a $100 million public offering of 4,000,000 of its 7.875% Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Preferred Shares.

VF Corporation has appointed Velia Carboni to the new position of chief digital officer.

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has partnered with Compliance & Risks to launch the WFSGI Compliance Labelling Requirements (CLR) Database designed to help companies avoid potential costly re-work, stop ships and product recalls.

Columbia has updated its FY18 earnings guidance.

JD Sports Fashion, JD Sprinter and Sport Zone (Sonae Group) have completed the merger of their sports retail businesses in Spain and Portugal.

Sports Direct has increased its stake in department store chain Debenhams to 29.7 percent and is seeking to extend its relationship with the firm to“a strategic partnership”.

Analysts expect Teva and Ugg owner Deckers Outdoor to report $377.25 million in sales for the current quarter.

Kampa has been ranked at number 11 in the fourth annual Sunday Times Lloyds SME Export Track 100, which was published in the Business section last weekend. 

Jason Field, global sales and marketing leader for Gore Medical Products Division, will succeed Terri Kelly as President and CEO of WL Gore from 1st April.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is continuing to pressure Canada Goose over its use of coyote fur on its parka coats.

Compass Diversified Holdings, owner of US outdoor brand 5.11 Tactical, has announced its fourth quarter and year end results for the period ended 31st December 2017.

Sacha Gerber will join Calida Group, owner of the Eider and Millet outdoor brands, as chief financial officer in September of this year.

Church investment arm has been critical of much-maligned sports retailer.

Jetboil owner Johnson Outdoors announced its quarterly earnings results earlier this month.

It's all about 2.0 strategy and circular business for the North Face owner.

Following America's latest gun travesty, gun manufacturers and particularly those companies linked to the NRA are feeling some heat.

Institutional investors and hedge funds continue to take greater interest in Columbia

At Wednesday night’s SIGB AGM, the winners of the Slide Awards 2018 were announced, with the Salomon S/Lab Shift Hybrid Binding taking top honours in the Hardware section, Patagonia winning the Software category with their Micro Puff Hoody Jacket and the Bollé Nevada Goggle – Phantom + Technology, winning the Accessories category.