Footwear and apparel manufacturer On has won REI’s overall 2023 Vendor Partner of the Year award. In a statement last week, REI said the award is presented to brands that “make a significant impact, inspire, and enable a life outside for everyone.” On, with a U.S....
The closing date for Authentic Brands Group acquisition of Boardriders was discussed at a company town hall, along with new licensees for Quiksilver and Roxy, and an expected licensee for Billabong and RVCA.
At Outdoor Retailer last week, we ran into several former surf industry executives who are working in new roles, including Sean Smith, Bill Bettencourt, John Fearnley and Mike Magiera.
Outdoor Retailer announced the winners of its Inspiration Awards at a lively ceremony and party Tuesday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. The host of the event, Timmy O’Neill, a rock climber, outdoor advocate, and past recipient, kept the packed room laughing during the...
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s Connect show is underway in Knoxville, Tennessee with a wide range of brands and specialty retailers in attendance. The show has outgrown the convention center in Knoxville and will be relocating the summer show to Reno, Nevada going...
Academy Sports and Outdoors, a Texas-based sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, posted a comparable sales decline of 7.3% for its first quarter ended April 29 as macro-economic pressures and other factors weighed on results. Net sales dropped 5.7% to $1.38...
Hang Loose believes that fashion should be practical and comfortable, without sacrificing style or quality.
Timberland couldn’t escape the recent challenges in the Americas region that are impacting many outdoor brands, namely inventory overhang, cautious retailers, and slower consumer spending in some sectors. The brand recorded a 6% drop in constant currency revenue...
(This story was updated on 6/16/2023.) Dick’s Sporting Goods commented on the opportunity it sees in the outdoor market in light of its recent investments in Public Lands and Moosejaw during an earnings call Tuesday morning. The sporting goods retailer, which appears...
Outdoor device maker Garmin’s extensive Women of Adventure campaign has been a mainstay of the company’s outdoor division for more than five years, and the company continues to evolve it. Women of Adventure shares the stories of women who have overcome obstacles,...
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As kayak and SUP season rolls around, we thought it would be a good time to examine how those categories are faring at retail in a post-pandemic world. The bottom line: Kayak and SUP sales are down significantly from their COVID highs, but are still substantially...
