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TravisMathew Grows Ahead of Plan as Callaway Golf Cites Resilient Golfer in Strong Q2

Callaway Golf's Q2 2026 earnings call detailed TravisMathew's growth, planned store closures and executives' view of a resilient…

News August 5, 2026
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Mike Wallace Joins Atlantic Park Surf as VP of Sales

Mike Wallace, a 25-year surf industry veteran and former Roark Global Marketing Director, has joined Atlantic Park Surf…

News August 5, 2026
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Five Things to Know About Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis

With the show two weeks out, here is a rundown of everything you need to know before heading…

News August 5, 2026
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2026 US Open of Surfing: Solid Swell, Big Activations and Bigger Honors

Surf brands turned out in force with athlete signings, appearances and parties, while Jack's Surfboards and Huntington Surf…

News August 4, 2026
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Oakley Named Top Performer as EssilorLuxottica’s AI Eyewear Push Fuels Strong First Half

Oakley and Ray-Ban were named top performing brands across EssilorLuxottica's regions in the first half of 2026, with…

News August 3, 2026
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Brian White Named Senior Vice President of Global Wholesale at Ridge

Brian White, formerly of Nixon, Herschel Supply Co. and most recently Brixton, has joined Ridge as Senior Vice…

News August 3, 2026
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West Marine Now Plans to Close Half Its Stores in Bankruptcy Process

West Marine has filed a fourth round of store closures, adding eight locations and pushing the confirmed total…

News July 31, 2026
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Columbia Sportswear Execs: U.S. Consumer Under Increased Pressure

Columbia Sportswear beat second quarter guidance, helped by international growth and a $78 million tariff refund, but executives…

News July 31, 2026
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Mammut Sold to Chinese Investment Firm CPE

Swiss mountain brand Mammut has a new majority owner. CPE, a China-based alternative asset manager, has signed an…

News July 30, 2026
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