/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – POC’s brand-new limited edition cycling sunglasses, Elicit Ti, represent a new way of thinking, matching the best performance, vision and weight with recovered medical-grade Titanium. Stronger and even lighter than the 23g of its namesake the...
Hang Loose outlines why it favors sourcing in Latin America, including environmental and social benefits and faster turnaround time.
Solo Brands, Inc., the owner of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, ISLE, and Chubbies, announced Thursday that it has acquired TerraFlame, which specializes in indoor fire products. The acquisition price was not disclosed. “This strategic acquisition complements our brands, and,...
Yeti managed to post revenue growth in the first quarter despite the negative impacts of the voluntary recall of three different products due to safety concerns and a slower pace of wholesale orders in North America. “Even with the impact of the voluntary recalls,...
Hiking brand Merrell and running brand Saucony were the stars for parent company Wolverine Worldwide in the first quarter ended April 1. The company believes those two brands, along with active brand Sweaty Betty, have the most potential to grow and is focusing its...
VF Corp.’s Altra Running brand has hired Saucony sales executive Joe Toth to head up Altra sales in North America. Toth will be responsible for Altra’s sales strategy for the wholesale channel in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. He previously spent nearly 10 years...
Rosenthal & Rosenthal’s Maria Contino, western region sales manager at the factoring and financing firm, interviewed Paul Naude about a range of topics impacting the surf and skate industry for SES.
(This story was updated on 6/7/2023.) Outdoor Retailer announced today that it has revamped the show floor layout to be organized around activities such as camp and hike, climb, run and cycle, and more. The new format debuts at the upcoming June show in Salt Lake...
Hang Loose, which is launching in the U.S., is focused on having a low environmental impact.
Black Diamond Equipment saw strong international and direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales growth in the first quarter ended March 31. However, the continued weak wholesale market in North America weighed down overall results, according to parent company Clarus Corp....
Prana, the active lifestyle apparel brand owned by Columbia Sportswear Co., is searching for a new president, Columbia executives announced on an earnings call Thursday. The company had been led by Monica Mirro since 2021. Columbia SVP of Emerging Brands Craig Zanon...
(This story was updated on 6/16/2023.) Footwear brand Sorel, usually a top performer for parent Columbia Sportswear Company, experienced a tough Q1 due to a challenging footwear market, and wet and cold spring weather. The brand’s revenue in the quarter totaled $61...
