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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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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,...

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Arc’teryx announces key leadership appointments

Arc’teryx Equipment, the Canadian design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, has announced the appointment of Matt Bolte as chief merchandising officer. He will oversee the strategic direction of merchandising, planning, programming and business development across all product categories. Additionally, the...

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Amer Sports raises forecast on strong Q3 growth

For the third quarter, Amer Sports reported a revenue increase to 1,354 million dollars, up 17 percent on both a reported and constant currency basis. “The third quarter was very strong for Amer Sports Group across all brands and geographies. We are executing against our largest growth opportunities in Arc'teryx and Salomon footwear, while our...

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A visit to Arc'teryx in Munich: Why the outdoor brand distances itself from luxury and trends

Arc’teryx is on an expansion course. In recent weeks, two new stores were opened in Germany while New York City became home to the brand’s largest flagship to date. The strategy has been in place as direct sales continue to pay off, particularly in terms of the profitability of the parent company Amer Sports. However, the focus of the Canadian...

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Amer Sports reports strong Q2, updates forecast

For the second quarter, Amer Sports revenue increased 16 percent to 994 million dollars or increased 18 percent on a constant currency basis. Net loss decreased 98 percent to 4 million dollars or negative 1 cent diluted loss per share and adjusted net income increased 129 percent to 25 million dollars or 5 cents diluted earnings per share. "Our...

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Technical apparel segment boosts Amer Sports Q1 revenues

For the first quarter, Amer Sports revenue increased 13 percent to 1.2 billion dollars led by a 44 percent increase in the technical apparel segment. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased 14 percent. Commenting on the trading results, Amer Sports CEO James Zheng said: “Our transformation to a brand-direct business model four years ago...

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation and leading brands start The Fashion ReModel to pursue a circular approach

How to make money in fashion without making new clothes? That is ultimately the question that needs to be solved by the industry in view of the current take-make-waste models that churn out 100 billion (!) pieces of new clothing each year only to be discarded after a few wears. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced a new initiative called...