Group Marketing Director Jon Frederick discusses how Rab is better aligning its global subsidiaries, why he’s moving back to the U.S., and how the English outdoor brand approaches the wholesale channel.
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Liberated Brands’ Bankruptcy Case Dismissed After Falling Short on Asset Sale Expectations Â
Liberated’s unsecured creditors, such as factories and service providers, will not be receiving any of the money that Liberated owes them. Â
Steep Revenue Declines at Vans, Dickies, Offset by Growth at TNF and Timberland in Q4
VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell maintains that he has full confidence in Vans’ ability to bounce back after the brand’s revenue declined 22% in the fourth quarter and 16% for the year.
Mountain Equipment Company’s Chris Speyer on Becoming an Owner and Go Forward Plans
The Canadian retailer will start producing some private label products domestically under its new ownership group led by Ontario manufacturer Tim Gu, and including former REI exec Speyer and MEC CEO Peter Hlynsky.
What Brands are Saying About Tariff Impacts and Adjustments
On Holdings, Birkenstock, Black Diamond parent company Clarus Corp., and Bogg Bags commented on tariff strategies and impacts on recent earnings calls and in interviews.
Patagonia Brings Wetsuit Repair Tour to Chicago’s Cold Water Surfers
Great Lakes surfers took advantage of free repair services from Patagonia and rounded out the weekend with a surf in Lake Michigan earlier this month.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Five New Retailer Members
Retailers in Michigan, Maryland, South Dakota, and Wisconsin joined GOA ahead of its Connect Show in June.
Dick’s-Foot Locker Merger Driven by Nike’s Renewed Wholesale Focus, Says Dick’s Chairman
Dick’s announced plans Thursday to acquire Foot Locker’s global 2,400-store footprint in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.
Revelyst Brands to Venture into Celebrity Collabs, Toys, Snacks, Publishing
On the heels of its sold-out Fox Racing and rapper Travis Scott collab, Simms Fishing, Bushnell Golf, and more outdoor and performance brands will extend into new categories through the company’s new licensing arm, says Simon Waters, Revelyst’s first president of licensing and entertainment.
REI CEO Addresses Co-op’s Challenges and Opportunities at Annual Meeting; Members Reject Board Picks
Tariffs, public lands threats, labor disputes, and ongoing financial challenges are just some of the issues Laughton addressed at Thursday’s annual members meeting. New Chief Merchandising Officer Kristin Shane also detailed her product vision for the retailer.
Outdoor Retailer Releases Expanded Education Speaker Lineup
Leaders from Circana, Cotopaxi, Google, KEEN, Shopify and many more will appear at The Camp at OR in June.
Rossignol Appoints Outdoor Veteran Adam Ketcheson Chief Commercial Officer
Ketcheson is the former chief commercial officer of Canada’s Mountain Equipment Company.
