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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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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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Arc’teryx appoints new chief brand officer and head of EMEA

North Vancouver-based technical outdoor brand Arc’teryx has appointed Avery Baker, former president and chief brand officer of Tommy Hilfiger, to the newly created position of chief brand officer. Additionally, Tobia Prevedello, a former Celine executive, is joining as General Manager for EMEA, reports trade publication WWD. The appointments...

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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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Arc’teryx expands into Austria with Vienna flagship

Arc’teryx is now expanding into Austria, opening its first store in Vienna. The Canadian outerwear brand is continuing to expand its store network in the German-speaking region through the launch of a dedicated retail space for its Austrian customers from next year, Arc'teryx announced on Monday. The exact location and opening date of the store...

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Arc’teryx apologises for Tibetan firework stunt after backlash

Arc’teryx, an outdoor clothing brand partially owned by Chinese firm Anta Sorts, has issued an apology after receiving backlash over a promotional event that saw the eruption of multiple fireworks in the Himalayan region of Tibet. The ‘Rising Dragon’ show involved the use of choreographed pyrotechnics and coloured smoke along the Tibetan plateau...

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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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Amer Sports Q2 revenue up 23 percent, raises outlook

Amer Sports, Inc. announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with revenue increasing by 23 percent to 1.236 billion dollars, or 22 percent on a constant currency basis. The company's CEO, James Zheng, attributed the growth to the performance of its premium brands, which he says are gaining market share globally. The...

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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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Arc’teryx to open first Manchester flagship

Technical outerwear brand Arc’teryx is strengthening its foothold in Europe with the opening of a flagship store in Manchester on July 10. Located at 6 New Cathedral Street, the two-storey, 567-square-metre space represents more than a retail expansion, it is a strategic pivot into one of the UK’s most dynamic urban-outdoor ecosystems, just 25...

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Study: Ten levers for competitive textile-to-textile polyester recycling in Europe

A new study called “The Textile Recycling Breakthrough” has analysed textile-to-textile polyester recycling in Europe and has identified ten key levers to unlock exponential growth in polyester recycling in Europe. It also quantifies the cost gap between chemically recycled and virgin polyester, outlines policy and investment solutions and shows...

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Parent company Arc’teryx and Peak Performance raises annual expectations after positive Q1

Amer Sports, Inc. had a strong first quarter. The Finnish sports group saw significant growth in both revenue and net income, according to the published quarterly figures. Due to the strong results, Amer Sports, Inc. decided to raise its expectations for the full financial year. Amer Sports, Inc. is the parent company of the brands Arc’teryx,...