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Rossignol Appoints Outdoor Veteran Adam Ketcheson Chief Commercial Officer
Ketcheson is the former chief commercial officer of Canada’s Mountain Equipment Company.
REI Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton continues to build her own management team.
Outdoor Gear Repairs Ramp Up to Meet Increased Demand from Consumers
Brands such as Patagonia, Burton, and more, along with retailers and third-party repair services, are making gear repairs easier than ever for environment- and money-conscious consumers.
Nike Announces Leadership Shake-Up, Eliminates Longtime Executive Heidi O’Neill’s Role
New CEO Elliott Hill named several new senior leaders on Monday who will help him in his quest to turnaround the struggling company.
Helen of Troy CEO Noel Geoffroy Departs After One Year
The CEO of the Hydro Flask and Osprey parent company joined Helen of Troy in March 2024. The board of directors has appointed an interim CEO.
Longtime LOWA Boots U.S. General Manager Peter Sachs Steps Down
Sachs, who launched LOWA’s U.S. operations in 1996, will help in the transition to a new leader.
VF Corp. Confirms 400 Layoffs Across Several Brands and Regions
Update: The widespread workforce reduction, including 82 employees at Vans, is part of the company’s efforts to return to profitability.
Sea to Summit Appoints Chris Sword North America GM and Aaron Baker Senior Sales Director
Sword previously led teams at Dynafit/Salewa, PEARL iZUMi, and more, and Baker led sales at KEEN and Chrome Industries.
Cancelled Orders, Paused Production, Lost Accounts: Small Businesses Navigate Trade Wars
Outdoor Element Co-Founder Mike Mojica and Malvados CEO Jen Rainnie share details about how new tariffs are impacting their businesses, and what they’re doing to stay afloat.
Osprey, Hydro Flask Parent Pulls Financial Plan Due to Tariffs
Trade policy uncertainty means the company can’t forecast or stick with long-term strategy, says Helen of Troy CEO Noel Geoffroy.
Update: Solo Brands Appeals NYSE Decision to Delist Company From Exchange
The NYSE warned the company it wasn’t in compliance with the exchange in February.
