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Yeti, Merrell, Birkenstock, Saucony: Strong Brands Appear to Be Outrunning a Shaky Macro Backdrop, for Now

Some key companies posted quarterly results Thursday, each beating its own guidance. Here's what's driving the strength, and…

Executive Edition August 14, 2026
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Collective Shows Recap: New Exhibitors, Expanded Floorplan and What’s Ahead for 2027

A recap of Collective Shows, covering an expanded Pasea floorplan, new exhibitors and a handful of product themes…

News August 12, 2026
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Outdoor Retailer Announces New Partnership With REI Co-op’s Path Ahead Ventures

Outdoor Retailer 2026 puts REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures and 70-plus emerging brands at the center of the…

News August 12, 2026
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Black Diamond’s Apparel Streak Hits Five Quarters; DOJ Closes Clarus Investigation

Neil Fiske says Black Diamond's wholesale relationships have "never been stronger," and the numbers back him up: Outdoor…

News August 11, 2026
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Seager’s Co-Founder Mattson Smith on 32% Wholesale Growth, a new WSL Partnership and What’s Next

Seager co-CEO Mattson Smith breaks down the wholesale growth behind a strong Q2, a new WSL partnership, and…

News August 11, 2026
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A Divided Economy, Real Tariff Refunds and the AI Edge: RSM’s Read on 2026

The economy looks fine on paper, until you ask which income bracket you're in. RSM's economists, trade advisors…

News August 10, 2026
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Elevate Outdoor Collective Sells Madshus, Names Fredrik Kjellberg as Group CMO

Elevate Outdoor Collective is selling Madshus to ConsilTech under new ownership with deep ski industry roots, while promoting…

News August 6, 2026
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TravisMathew Grows Ahead of Plan as Callaway Golf Cites Resilient Golfer in Strong Q2

Callaway Golf's Q2 2026 earnings call detailed TravisMathew's growth, planned store closures and executives' view of a resilient…

News August 5, 2026
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Mike Wallace Joins Atlantic Park Surf as VP of Sales

Mike Wallace, a 25-year surf industry veteran and former Roark Global Marketing Director, has joined Atlantic Park Surf…

News August 5, 2026
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