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Outdoor and Active Lifestyle Trends: 2025 Recap and 2026 Forecast
Jon Takao, WGSN’s director of sports and outdoor, Future Snoops’ Rachael Gentner, director of active and outdoor and…
News January 7, 2026
Experts Predict M&A Resurgence in 2026 for Active Outdoor Market
After several dormant years, the M&A market in the active outdoor space could be heating up in 2026…
Executive Edition January 6, 2026
O5 Group Adds Dickies and Eddie Bauer to Licensing Portfolio
The licensee for Quiksilver and Billabong men’s and women’s in addition to other brands, is adding to its…
News January 5, 2026
GOA’s Gabe Maier on Specialty Retail Challenges and Opportunities in 2026
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's president shares 2025 data collected from specialty retailers, and comments on margin compression, used gear…
News January 5, 2026
Surf Expo Kicks Off Next Week With Lots of Brands, Buyers, Parties and Events
Running January 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center, this show isn't just looking back at five decades…
News January 2, 2026
Hansen Surfboards CEO Josh Hansen Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026
Josh Hansen shares his thoughts on 2025 and his outlook for 2026.
News December 31, 2025
Cotopaxi CEO Lindsay Shumlas Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026
Shumlas, who was appointed CEO of Cotopaxi in Dec. 2024, is bringing a sense of urgency and opportunity…
News December 29, 2025
The Rock Fight on 2025 Outdoor Trends, 2026 Predictions
Hosts Colin True and Eoin Comerford break down 2025's resilient outdoor industry, the AI debate and what to…
News December 29, 2025
Altra Global Brand President Jen McLaren Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026
On the heels of an exceptional year for Altra, McLaren shares the most important business lessons that drove…
News December 23, 2025
