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Updated: Oboz President Outlines Path For Emerging Footwear Brand
Hikers want fast and light footwear, but they also want stability and durability. Hiking footwear company Oboz is trying to hit that sweet spot with several new products. Oboz posted strong sales growth…
News September 18, 2023
Zumiez Men’s a Bright Spot Amid North America Slump
The pullback in consumer spending and heavy industrywide promotions impacted the retailer’s overall results, with men’s the top performer.
Executive Edition September 14, 2023Birkenstock IPO Filing Hints at Active, Outdoor Ambitions
The German sandal maker’s registration statement offered a glimpse at categories it thinks will help drive future growth.
News September 14, 2023
Exclusive: Cotopaxi CEO Damien Huang Talks Taking the Reins
(This story was updated on 10/5/2023.) New Cotopaxi CEO Damien Huang has big hiking boots to fill, taking over for founder and former CEO Davis Smith as the brand moves…
News September 14, 2023Boardriders’ Latest Departures, Hires
Firewire hires Peter Shu, while Stacy Takats and Mollie Moore join brands under the Stokehouse group.
News September 13, 2023
Gathr Outdoors Leader Shares Go-Forward Strategy
A large portion of Gathr Outdoor’s product mix is for warm-weather activities, and Bill Bettencourt, outdoor segment president, sees an opportunity to expand its cold-weather product lines as the company…
News September 13, 2023
Vista Outdoor Outlines Spinoff Strategy, M&A Approach
As Vista Outdoor gears up to separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products segments into two independent, publicly traded companies, the company has detailed the decision behind the move in…
News September 12, 2023
Surf Expo Offers Launch Pad for Summer 2024 and Beyond
SES rounded up some of the newest items launched at Surf Expo by Roark, Former, Rip Curl, Rhythm, Critical Slide Society, and more.
News September 12, 2023
