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New SURFER Editor-in-Chief on the Go-Forward Strategy Under New Ownership

New owner the Arena Group wants to re-establish SURFER as the authority on all things surf, and has…

News July 3, 2024
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Product of the Year Winner Tick Mitt Tackles the Tick Problem Hands-On

Editor’s note: See the complete list of Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award winners here Steve Abrams first noticed that…

News July 3, 2024
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Salt Life Parent Delta Apparel Files for Bankruptcy; Bidder Emerges for Salt Life

With strong brand recognition, especially in the Southeast, and an experienced leadership team under longtime Salt Life President…

News July 1, 2024
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The Vista Outdoor Tortured Sale Saga – A Guide

Editor’s note: Since the below was published, the Vista Outdoor board negotiated a higher price from CSG, and…

News July 1, 2024
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Scott USA Appoints Hap Seliga President

Hap Seliga is the new president of Scott USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Scott Corporation and manufacturer of…

News June 28, 2024
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Kent Outdoors Names Randy Hales CEO

Kent Outdoors has named Randy Hales CEO of the company, which operates a portfolio of more than 15…

News June 27, 2024
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The Outdoor Industry’s PFAS Challenge

The group of chemicals known as PFAS were developed as coatings to protect consumer goods from water, stains,…

News June 27, 2024
L.L. Bean

L.L.Bean to Open Four Stores in 2024, More Planned for 2025

Update 2/7/2025: Renovations on L.L.Bean’s flagship in Freeport, Maine, have begun. Find out more about the plans for…

News June 26, 2024
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Slowtide Expands Into Housewares, Launches in Australia

Slowtide has come a long way in nine years, most recently growing its sales team, launching in Australia…

News June 26, 2024
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