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Dick’s Posts Record Sales for 2023

During its earnings call, Dick's leadership commented on the outdoor segment, including thoughts on Moosejaw's integration into Public…

News March 14, 2024
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Vail Resorts Lowers Full-Year Guidance on Challenging Snow Conditions

Vail Resorts reported a decline in skier visits for the second quarter of 2024 on “challenging conditions” at…

News March 13, 2024
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OluKai Takes Step on Mainland with New Irvine Store

CMO Kerry Konrady on why Irvine made sense for OluKai’s first Mainland store and how the company thinks…

News March 13, 2024
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Black Diamond Narrows Its Focus to Return to Growth

Black Diamond has narrowed its focus to put climbing at the center of everything it does as the…

News March 12, 2024
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Marissa Pardini Steps Down from Vans; More Layoffs Hit Office

Pardini leaves a little over a year after joining Vans as its global chief product and merchandising officer.

News March 12, 2024
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ActionWatch Offers Look at How Core Retail Fared in 2023

Nike unseated Vans, Billabong is king of boardshorts, and Katin is “doing very well,” says Senior Director Eric…

Executive Edition March 11, 2024
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What’s Selling at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado

Outdoor specialty retailer Bent Gate Mountaineering is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and the store’s leadership is…

News March 11, 2024
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Notable Buyers Signing Up for Outdoor Retailer

Representatives from specialty shops are signing up for Outdoor Retailer’s new hosted buyer program, which is a renewed…

News March 8, 2024
Journeys will ramp holiday promotions to stay competitive

Journeys Eyes up to 50 More Store Closings This Year

The plan comes on top of the 94 locations shuttered in the fiscal year ended Feb. 3 as…

Executive Edition March 8, 2024
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