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Product Picks from the Floor of Outdoor Retailer Summer
At Outdoor Retailer Summer this June, I visited lots of brand booths to find the best gear on…
News July 11, 2024Industry Veterans Weigh In on Sole Tech’s Legacy
Former Sole Tech employees who are now peppered in leadership jobs around the industry share what they learned…
News July 11, 2024Unexpected Slowdown in Global Outdoor Category Hurts Helen of Troy’s Osprey Packs Business
Helen of Troy, the owner of Osprey Packs, Hydro Flask, and myriad other consumer brands, recorded softer than…
News July 10, 2024Former REI Exec Chris Speyer Joins MEC as Chief Merchandising Officer
Outdoor industry veteran Chris Speyer is joining Vancouver, British Columbia-based Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) as its chief merchandising…
News July 10, 2024Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2024 Outdoor Specialty Awards Winners
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) named its Retailer of the Year, Vendor Partner of the Year, and Community Giveback…
News July 9, 2024Daniel Neukomm Returns as CEO of La Jolla Group; Comments on State of Surf Market
We asked Daniel about why he is returning to the CEO seat, what he thinks of the current…
Executive Edition July 9, 2024Vista Outdoor Board Negotiates Higher Price from CSG for The Kinetic Group, Rejects MNC Offer
Vista Outdoor’s plan to sell its ammunition arm to Czechoslovak Group (CSG) could close this month after its board…
News July 8, 2024Evo Embarks on Major Expansion of Seattle Campus
Evo's sister real estate company has been buying up real estate around its Seattle store for more than…
Executive Edition July 8, 2024Gearhead Outfitters Expanding Store Count and Finding Success Despite Market Challenges
While it’s not an easy time for outdoor brands or retailers, Arkansas-based Gearhead Outfitters continues to expand, including…
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