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Columbia Sportswear Projects Modest Return to Growth in 2025
Stronger revenues in the fourth quarter driven by the Columbia brand and Mountain Hardwear were offset by ongoing challenges at Sorel and Prana.
Outdoor Specialty Retailers’ Holiday Sales Exceed Expectations
December sales increased by 3.81% among Grassroots Outdoor Alliance members, who are cautiously optimistic about 2025 while bracing for the impact of tariffs.
Cotopaxi Refreshes Marketing, Product, Business Strategy with Key Hires
Craig Rowley joins as chief marketing officer and Sara Westbrook is Cotopaxi’s new SVP of product and merchandising. Founder Stephan Jacob, who served as COO and CTO, will transition to a chief global/business development role.
Matt Bolte, Marissa Pardini, and Ben Stubbington Join Arc’teryx
Bolte is Arc’teryx’s chief merchandising officer, and former Vans exec Pardini and former Lululemon director Stubbington join Veilance.
VF Corp. Beats Expectations in Q3 with Wholesale Growth
The North Face and Timberland both reported top-line growth in every region, while Vans and Dickies showed signs of improvement in a still-challenging environment.
Rab and Lowe Alpine’s Adam Chamberlain Departs Equip Outdoor
Jon Frederick, marketing director and former U.S. country manager, will relocate to Colorado from the U.K., where he has been based for two years.
FP Movement and Arc’teryx Share Holiday Results and Keys to Success at ICR
Arc’teryx took advice from fellow Amer brand Salomon before launching footwear, and FP Movement aims to be a billion-dollar brand in the near future.
Sales Trends Improving at Rip Curl, Oboz Parent KMD Brands
Strong holiday sales and DTC success in November and December were offset by slow wholesale orders, according to an update from the company.
Former Revelyst Sales Director Joins Oboz as VP of Sales
Lauren Colalillo has also worked with Wilson, Arc’teryx, Salomon, Coleman, and Marmot.
The Team Behind Arc’teryx’s MO/GO Hiking Pants
Arc’teryx’s Cam Stuart brings his love of the outdoors, engineering, and health and safety to the brand’s R&D-focused Advanced Concepts group in our latest Core Careers story.
Messe München Exec Tobias Gröber Leaving After 28-Year Run
Gröber, who started at ISPO as an intern, is headed to skilled trades and craft fair company Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen (GHM).
