Buyers from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond are registered alongside well-known retail chains for the show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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Updated: Mountain Warehouse Approved to Buy Eastern Mountain Sports Stores
Update: Mountain Warehouse acquired the EMS brand name, seven EMS stores, the company's website, and other assets for $10 million in a deal that closed on Sept. 2, according to a news release. Don't miss our interview with Mountain Warehouse Founder Mark Neale here...
Birkenstock Reports Record Revenue, Misses Expectations
German sandal maker Birkenstock reported another revenue record for its latest quarter ending June 30, but missed expectations, sending the stock tumbling on Thursday morning. The company reported revenue of 564.8 million euros in the quarter, a 19% increase, but...
In-Store and Online Net Sales Decline at Buckle in Second Quarter
Net sales for the 13-week quarter ending Aug. 3 fell by 3.4% year-over-year to $282.4 million.
Chico Bukovansky, Formerly of Dakine, Joins DPS Skis and Phantom Glide
Bukovansky will work closely with Phantom sales managers Pete Leazott and Doug Sheehy, who joined earlier this year, according to a news release.
Chico Bukovansky, Formerly of Dakine, Joins DPS Skis and Phantom Glide
Outdoor industry veteran Chico Bukovansky is joining DPS Skis and Phantom Glide as global sales director, where he'll oversee all sales and customer service operations for both brands. Bukovansky will work closely with Phantom sales managers Pete Leazott and Doug...
Solo Stove Tweaks Snoop Dogg Campaign in Second Attempt to Drive Sales
Solo Stove launched another marketing campaign with rapper, entrepreneur, and recent Olympic correspondent Snoop Dogg, this time with tweaks to drive more conversions to build on the viral brand awareness generated last year. “Blunt Marketing,” a partnership with The...
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Adds New Officers and Board Members
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) elected a new roster of officers at the June Connect Show and brought on three new board members, according to a news release. The new officers are: Board Chair Maile Spung, who owns Ute Mountaineer and Neptune Mountaineering in Aspen...
Owners of Hot-Selling Kulani Kinis Talk Swim Strategies
A wide range of retailers tell us Kulani Kinis is selling well. Founders Dani Atkins and Alex Babich reflect on the 10-year-old brand and why it just had its most successful year yet.
TravisMathew Continues to Expand; Parent Company Mulls TopGolf Spinoff
TravisMathew gains market share and will open 10 new stores this year.
Arc’teryx Drives Strong Revenue Growth for Parent Company Amer Sports
Arc’teryx’s technical apparel continued to drive strong revenue growth at parent company Amer Sports in the second quarter ending June 30. The Helsinki, Finland-based company reported 16% year-over-year sales growth in the quarter, reaching $994 million....
Yeti Continues to Outperform with Widespread Growth Across Categories and Channels
International expansion and sales of coolers and equipment drove Yeti’s net sales increase in the second quarter of 2024. The Austin, Texas-based company reported net sales of $463.5 million in the quarter ending June 29. That’s an adjusted 9% increase, which excludes...
