Black Diamond parent company Clarus has been working to restructure and simplify its business in recent years.
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Surf Expo September Preview: Exhibiting Brands, Retailers, Parties, and More
Surf Expo SVP and Show Director Roy Turner shared a preview of the brands and retailers coming to the show, how the event is expanding further into outdoor, the best parties to attend, and his predictions for the surf industry in an interview with SESO.
Hydro Flask Demand Slows, Osprey Grows, as Tariffs Disrupt Helen of Troy
Tariffs, softer demand for insulated beverageware, and other factors were to blame for revenue declines in Helen of Troy’s home and outdoor portfolio in the first quarter.
Solo Brands Executes Reverse Stock Split to Regain NYSE Compliance
Update: The company, which owns Solo Stove, Chubbies, will begin trading on the NYSE again on July 18.
How Outdoor-Focused Field Mag Thrives from NYC
Founder and editor Graham Hiemstra, who tailors outdoor content to a diverse and urban audience, shares how the publication drives revenue, why it’s launching a print magazine, and shouts out Mountain Hardwear and other brands that are similarly reaching a wide spectrum of consumers.
Outdoor Small Businesses Heavily Reliant on China, Says Benchmarking Study
From financing to marketing to the supply chain, Founded Outdoors and REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures surveyed more than 80 small business founders and owners in the outdoor industry to glean key insights about the challenges they’re facing.
Revelyst Transforms Simms HQ Into Hub for Several Brands
The Bozeman Innovation Center will now be home to Simms Fishing, Bushnell, Blackhawk, and Stone Glacier.
Outdoor Retailer Recaps June Show, Shares Attendee Numbers
More than 350 brands exhibited at the show at Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City last month.
Big 5 Sporting Goods to be Acquired for $112.7 Million
The deal includes the assumption of approximately $71.4 million on a line of credit.
Orvis, Citing Tariffs, to Reduce Workforce
The Vermont-based fishing gear retailer also laid off 8% of its workforce last year.
British Outdoor Brand Berghaus Launches in North America in Time for Oasis Tour
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher made Berghaus famous in the ‘90s, so the brand expedited its North American launch to align with the band’s reunion tour this summer.
Brand and Product Highlights from Outdoor Retailer June
New and legacy brands including Sprints, Hella Dry, NOMAD, and many more launched new products at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City last week.
