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Black Diamond President on Raising Prices, Tariffs Strategies, and Managing Through Turbulence

An interview with President Neil Fiske about the assumptions behind Black Diamond’s pricing strategy, how the brand is absorbing the margin hit on Chinese goods, how it's estimating potential unit...

Sale of Liberated’s Australian and European Businesses Approved by Bankruptcy Court

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Columbia Sportswear Projects Modest Return to Growth in 2025

Stronger revenues in the fourth quarter driven by the Columbia brand and Mountain Hardwear were offset by ongoing challenges at Sorel and Prana.

News February 5, 2025

Outdoor Specialty Retailers’ Holiday Sales Exceed Expectations

December sales increased by 3.81% among Grassroots Outdoor Alliance members, who are cautiously optimistic about 2025 while bracing for the impact of tariffs.

News February 4, 2025

Liberated Brands Releases Statement on Bankruptcy Filing

Liberated Brands commented Monday afternoon on the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

News February 4, 2025

Liberated CEO Explains Company’s Downward Spiral

In bankruptcy court documents, Todd Hymel outlines what went wrong at Liberated Brands, the former licensee for Volcom, Billabong and RVCA. It’s a story of ambitious and risky growth plans,…

Executive Edition February 3, 2025

Cotopaxi Refreshes Marketing, Product, Business Strategy with Key Hires

Craig Rowley joins as chief marketing officer and Sara Westbrook is Cotopaxi's new SVP of product and merchandising. Founder Stephan Jacob, who served as COO and CTO, will transition to…

News February 3, 2025

Updated: Liberated Brands Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Liberated Brands officially filed for bankruptcy Sunday night. The list of largest unsecured creditors includes many overseas clothing manufacturers. Updated Feb. 3 with statement from Liberated.

News February 3, 2025

Surf 9 Lands In Bankruptcy Court After Recall

Body Glove licensee Surf 9 said Costco accounts for 80% of the paddleboard maker’s sales, which suffered when Surf 9 had to recall $20 million worth of boards due to…

Executive Edition January 31, 2025