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Updated: Oboz President Outlines Path For Emerging Footwear Brand

Hikers want fast and light footwear, but they also want stability and durability. Hiking footwear company Oboz is trying to…

News September 18, 2023
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Zumiez Men’s a Bright Spot Amid North America Slump

The pullback in consumer spending and heavy industrywide promotions impacted the retailer’s overall results, with men’s the top…

Executive Edition September 14, 2023
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Birkenstock IPO Filing Hints at Active, Outdoor Ambitions

The German sandal maker’s registration statement offered a glimpse at categories it thinks will help drive future growth.

News September 14, 2023
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Exclusive: Cotopaxi CEO Damien Huang Talks Taking the Reins

(This story was updated on 10/5/2023.) New Cotopaxi CEO Damien Huang has big hiking boots to fill, taking…

News September 14, 2023
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Boardriders’ Latest Departures, Hires

Firewire hires Peter Shu, while Stacy Takats and Mollie Moore join brands under the Stokehouse group.

News September 13, 2023
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Gathr Outdoors Leader Shares Go-Forward Strategy

A large portion of Gathr Outdoor’s product mix is for warm-weather activities, and Bill Bettencourt, outdoor segment president,…

News September 13, 2023
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Vista Outdoor Outlines Spinoff Strategy, M&A Approach

As Vista Outdoor gears up to separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products segments into two independent, publicly…

News September 12, 2023
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Surf Expo Offers Launch Pad for Summer 2024 and Beyond

SES rounded up some of the newest items launched at Surf Expo by Roark, Former, Rip Curl, Rhythm,…

News September 12, 2023
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Surf Expo September Show a Sign of Shifting Industry Landscape

Brands and buyers converged for the Orlando confab as they sought to write orders and make initial sense…

News September 11, 2023
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