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Vibram Doubles U.S. Business Post-COVID by Blending Function with Fashion

The Italian sole maker was at Paris Fashion Week this year, but Vibram isn't departing from its outdoor…

News April 7, 2025
Outdoor and surf brands and retailers react to tariffs

“There’s No Way This Can Last”: Surf and Outdoor Industry on New Tariffs

From price increases to cost-cutting, leaders at Vissla, Eagle Creek, La Jolla Group, and more grapple with how…

News April 4, 2025
Shipping containers and tariffs

Updated: Economic and Retail Experts Warn Tariffs Could Slow Sales Growth in 2025

Companies, trade groups, and economists react to the new Trump administration tariffs announced Wednesday, including how they could…

News April 3, 2025
Inside a remodeled Journeys store. Photo courtesy of Journeys.

The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray

In an interview with SESO, Gray describes how the large footwear account is evolving its merchandising, approach to…

Executive Edition April 2, 2025
Salomon's Jenni Staudacher, Christy Sports' Pete LaBore, and Cotopaxi's Lindsay Shumlas

Outdoor Retailer Shares Program for Industry Day

Leaders from Google, Salomon, Cotopaxi, Salomon, Orvis, and more will discuss rapidly changing trade policy, new technologies, and…

News April 1, 2025
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On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Step Down

Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will become sole CEO and On will find a new CFO. Four hires…

News April 1, 2025
Kristin Shane of REI

REI Names Kristin Shane New Head of Merchandising

Shane previously worked at The Guitar Center, PetSmart, and Target among other companies.

News March 31, 2025
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10 Outdoor Gear Picks for Spring ‘25

We asked gear expert Cameron Martindell to pick his favorite new spring products that are hitting the market.

Gear March 31, 2025
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Authentic Wants Liberated to Pay Royalties During Bankruptcy Process

Details about the court filing where Authentic asks the bankruptcy court to approve payment of millions to Authentic.

Executive Edition March 28, 2025
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