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Sorel Posts Q1 Sales Decline

(This story was updated on 6/16/2023.) Footwear brand Sorel, usually a top performer for parent Columbia Sportswear Company,…

News April 27, 2023
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Academy Sports and Outdoors Announces Leadership Succession

Academy Sports and Outdoors, a Texas-based sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, announced several changes at the leadership…

News April 27, 2023
California specialty surf shops weigh in on weather

California Surf Shops Discuss Slow and Soggy Spring Sales

It’s been a cold and stormy start to the year that’s weighed on surf shop sales, but May…

News April 27, 2023
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REI Grapples With Aging Membership Base 

(This story was updated on 6/29/2023.) As it looks to the future, outdoor retail giant Recreational Equipment Inc.…

News April 27, 2023
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Latest Dickies Hires Come from Vans, Hey Dude, Converse

The brand announced three senior appointments to its product team.

News April 27, 2023
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Helen of Troy CEO Julien Mininberg to Retire, Successor Named

(This story was updated on 10/5/2023.) Helen of Troy Limited, the parent company of outdoor brands Osprey and…

News April 26, 2023
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Black Diamond Taps Heath Christensen As VP of North American Sales

Outdoor equipment and apparel brand Black Diamond Equipment has appointed Heath Christensen as vice president of North American…

News April 25, 2023
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Retail Landscape Returning to Normal For Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Members

As the inventory supply chain has unclogged and demand remains steady, the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s more than 100…

News April 25, 2023
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What’s Selling at Vanilla, a Surf-Inspired Industry Account in Bend

April Lawyer originally hails from Big Bear, and having grown up as a competitive snowboarder and mountain biker,…

News April 25, 2023
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