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Bass Pro Shops to Open Three New Stores

(This story was updated on 7/21/2023.) Bass Pro Shops is opening three retail stores across the country. The…

News February 15, 2023
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New Paddlesports Trade Group Forms

Industry leaders in the paddlesports market have formed a new national trade organization. Representatives from 30 paddlesports brands…

News February 15, 2023
Paka won an Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards for PAKAFILL

Innovation Award Winner Paka Grabs Attention with PAKAFILL – and its Alpacas

In 2016, Kris Cody was traveling through Peru and became fascinated by alpaca fiber, which he describes as…

News February 15, 2023
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Thule Sales Down 21% in Q4

Swedish-based Thule Group, maker of cargo carriers for cars and other outdoor products, saw net sales decline 21%…

News February 14, 2023
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Oboz Sales Up Big in First Half of Fiscal Year

Sales of Oboz footwear, a division of New Zealand-based KMD Brands, grew 124% for the six months ended…

News February 13, 2023
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Rip Curl Sales Rise 18% in First Half

Rip Curl's growth was aided by gains in direct-to-consumer, according to parent company KMD Brands.

News February 13, 2023
The Story Behind WoolAid, Product of the Year Winner at the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

The Story Behind WoolAid, Product of the Year Winner at the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) At the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in January, New Zealand-based WoolAid won…

News February 13, 2023
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Field & Stream Brand to Enter Hotel Space

The Field & Stream brand is set to enter the hospitality industry with a new chain of hotels…

News February 13, 2023
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New Xcel Owner Wedge Brands Looks to Expand Portfolio

Wedge Brands CEO Jarka Duba talks about plans to build a global platform, potential future acquisitions in surf,…

News February 13, 2023
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