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Authentic Brands Group Makes Binding Offer to Purchase Boardriders

Volcom owner Authentic Brands Group has made a binding offer to acquire Boardriders and its roster of premium…

News March 31, 2023
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Authentic CEO – The Traditional Brand Model is Broken

In a letter to potential shareholders in 2021, Jamie Salter described himself as a big believer in brands.…

News March 31, 2023
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New REI Collection Focuses on Inclusivity For Hikers, Backpackers

REI Co-op has rolled out a new collection focused on what the company is calling more approachable design,…

News March 31, 2023
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Report on Outdoor Industry Sales Trends

(This story was updated on 7/21/2023.) The time is ripe for brands to release innovative products, and activewear…

News March 30, 2023
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Retail Check-in: The Influential Prism Boutique

Dayna Mance’s recognizable –and highly Instagrammable – aesthetic has been perfected over the past decade. She talks about…

News March 29, 2023
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Oboz Posts Strong Sales On Supply Chain Recovery

Bozeman, Montana-based footwear brand Oboz posted gains in the fiscal first half of the year for New Zealand-based…

News March 27, 2023
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Bluestar Alliance Makes an Acquisition

Hurley owner Bluestar Alliance announced Monday that it has acquired Amsterdam-based Dutch fashion brand Scotch & Soda, which…

News March 27, 2023
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The Plan to Revamp Rab and Lowe Alpine Despite a Challenging Market

(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) As the new U.S. Country Manager for outdoor gear and apparel brands…

News March 27, 2023
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Tommy Bahama Parent Sees Wholesale Retrench

The brand ended the year with sales up as retailers remain cautious with buys and banking instability looms.

News March 24, 2023
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