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Remembering Former REI CEO and Everest Mountaineer Jim Whittaker
Whittaker was the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963.
Reef Expands Fanning Bottle Opener Sandal Franchise
Reef introduces four new styles in its Fanning franchise for Spring 2026 as it celebrates 21 years.
Helly Hansen Bolsters Leadership by Expanding Joseph Alkire’s Role
Kontoor Brands’ Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Operations Joseph Alkire will now also take on global leadership responsibilities at Helly Hansen.
Exit Interview: Andrew Coutant, The North Face’s VP of Global Product
Coutant reflects on the highlights of his outdoor career thus far and what he learned leading The North Face’s equipment and accessories design team.
Nike CEO: Converse Is Not for Sale
Despite industry speculation following a decline in brand sales, Nike confirmed that Converse remains a core part of the company’s long-term portfolio. Plus, Nike CEO Elliott Hill says Nike’s complex transformation is taking longer than expected.
How Merrell CMO Richard McLeod is Taking Aim at the Lifestyle Market
Michigan-based Merrell had a terrific year. Now, the company plans to build momentum by showing up differently in the marketplace and reaching a broader base of global consumers.
Denver’s Wilderness Exchange to Close 26-Year-Old Store
The outdoor specialty store, which specializes in new and secondhand gear, will continue online after the store closes this Sunday, owner Don Bushey says.
Outdoor Retailer Teams Up with Popfly for Content Creator Program
Find out how the exclusive Popfly partnership will transform the show experience for exhibitors and attendees, as well as how to apply to be a participating creator in the Wild Reach Initiative.
GM John Sears on How Gregory Mountain Products Grew Revenue by Double Digits in 2025
Sears shares how product innovation, global expansion and strong retail partnerships all contributed to strong results at Gregory during a challenging year.
Outdoor Execs Commit to Collaborate at OIA Rendezvous After 10-Year Hiatus
Attendees such as Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert, REI Chief New Ventures and Impact Officer Susan Viscon, Youngone Corp. Senior Vice President Diana Seung, and Black Diamond President Neil Fiske shared their takeaways from the discussions.
The Outdoor and Bicycle Industries Mourn Gregg Bagni
Bagni, former Schwinn marketing SVP and a partner at White Road Investments, reportedly died in a snowboarding accident in British Columbia last weekend.
