Vista Outdoor said part of the pressure for Fox Racing is coming from its sizable international business, which has been negatively impacted by exchange rates.
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Vista Outdoor Sales Fall on Macroeconomic Headwinds
Vista Outdoor’s interim CEO said the company’s seeing “positive signs” for its business, even as it faces macroeconomic headwinds impacting consumer spending and inventory levels. Gary McArthur, who was named interim CEO Thursday, told analysts in the company’s...
How Billabong is Marketing the Billabong Pro Pipeline
We speak with Billabong’s global marketing leaders Evan Slater and Stephanie Hendrickson to see how they are activating at the event and marketing it to the larger world this year.
The Daily Interviews New Black Diamond President Neil Fiske
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) The parent company of Black Diamond Equipment announced Thursday that it has appointed Neil Fiske brand president. Fiske most recently served as CEO of Marquee Brands, a licensing company that owns brands such Dakine, Body Glove,...
Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz Exits at Request of Board
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) Vista Outdoor announced Thursday morning that CEO Chris Metz has stepped down after the board of directors lost confidence in his leadership. The company appointed board member Gary McArthur to succeed him on an interim basis....
Vista Outdoor CEO Out; Neil Fiske Named President of Black Diamond
Several executive changes unfolded in the outdoor world on Thursday.
REI Announces Layoffs as it Trims Headquarters Staff
Industry customer REI Co-op reduced its headquarters staff in a move President and CEO Eric Artz said addresses “increasing uncertainty.”
Snow Executives and Retailers Discuss Snow Season So Far
Challenging, rocky, mixed bag, and right-sizing. Those are some of the descriptors snow executives used to describe business currently as brands, retailers, and resorts try to match the strong numbers posted during the pandemic. “I don’t think it’s been a secret that...
Snow Leaders on the Challenges of Matching the Pandemic Boom Years
Our new sister publication, The Daily, has a story today that talks to snow brand leaders, resorts, retailers, and trade associations about how the snow season is unfolding.
Shop Eat Surf Hires Experienced Reporter to Expand Coverage
We have hired Kari Hamanaka, a seasoned business reporter with experience covering our industry and others who will help take SES to a new level.
Rip Curl’s Dylan Slater Named Firewire CEO
Rip Curl North America President Dylan Slater, a key member of the global Rip Curl leadership team, is leaving the company after nearly 20 years to join Firewire.
Vans Hires Bobby Goodwin to Lead DTC Merchandising
Vans announced to employees this morning that it has hired Bobby Goodwin, currently the head merchandising executive at Tilly’s, as vice president, DTC merchandising for Vans Americas.
