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Katin Seamstress Sato Hughes Passes Away at 96

Influential surf seamstress Sato Hughes, who became the driving force behind Kanvas by Katin custom trunks worn by…

News October 3, 2024
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Elevate Outdoor Collective Announces CEO Switch – John Colonna to Depart, Josee Larocque Named CEO

Elevate Outdoor Collective, the parent company of K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, and other brands, announced yesterday that COO…

News October 2, 2024
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Elevate Outdoor Collective Announces CEO Switch – John Colonna to Depart, Josee Larocque Named CEO

In a surprise change in leadership, Elevate said former CEO John Colonna is leaving the company to pursue…

News October 2, 2024
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Patagonia Eliminates 41 Jobs as Part of Sweeping Restructure

Outdoor retailer Patagonia laid off 41 employees, or 1% of its workforce, yesterday at its Ventura, California headquarters…

News October 1, 2024
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Opinion: “Every Brand is Your Rival.  But Who is on Your Team?”

In 2006, Doris Kearns Goodwin published a remarkable book. In Team of Rivals, Goodwin makes the case that…

News September 30, 2024
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Job Cuts Coming to Vail Resorts as Part of Transformation Plan

Vail Resorts announced a two-year company transformation plan Thursday afternoon that includes job cuts to corporate and operational…

News September 26, 2024
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Oboz Full Year Sales Hurt by Outdoor Wholesale Challenges

KMD Brands, the parent company of Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu, had a rough year, reporting a net…

News September 26, 2024
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Sendero Hires Heavy Hitter to Lead Product and Design

New EVP for Merchandising and Design Ryan Case has an extensive resume at companies such as Dickies, Adidas,…

News September 24, 2024
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Opinion: The Outdoor Retail Outlook for 2025

Major shifts are afoot in the global consumer landscape and retail market and, understandably, many outdoor brands are…

News September 23, 2024
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