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Boardriders Acquisition Close Date Extended; Licensees Named
The closing date for Authentic Brands Group acquisition of Boardriders was discussed at a company town hall, along with new licensees for Quiksilver and Roxy, and an expected licensee for…
News July 13, 2023
Rip Curl Parent KMD Says Annual Sales Expected to Hit NZ$1.1B
The projection would be a record annual sales figure for KMD Brands.
News July 13, 2023
Sales Shuffle: Xcel Wetsuits, Salty Crew Get New Sales VPs
Paul Harvey joins Xcel after parting ways with Rip Curl last year. Meanwhile, Courtney Kincaid will join Salty Crew.
News July 12, 2023
Retailer Trail Head Boosts Business with Used Gear
Last year was a great year for outdoor specialty retailer The Trail Head and boat-focused Trail Head River Sports, both located in Missoula, Montana. While the company’s boat and rafting…
News July 12, 2023
Former Champs Sports, AND 1 Exec to Join Zumiez Board
Guy Harkless was appointed to the retailer’s board Tuesday for a term set to end in 2025.
News July 11, 2023
Osprey Strengthens Market Position in Q1 for Helen of Troy
Osprey backpacks outperformed in the first quarter of 2023 for parent company Helen of Troy. Noel Geoffroy, chief operating officer at Helen of Troy, said in a conference call with…
News July 11, 2023
Lotus & Luna Looks to Retain Small Business Vibes Amid Growth
Founder and CEO Janelle Clasby talks about how the same guiding principles that went into starting the business are still infused in the operation as it grows its manufacturing capabilities,…
News July 11, 2023The Critical Slide Society Looks to Muscle its Way into More North American Stores
The Australian label has its first head of brand for the region and a new office on the way as it looks to ride a wave of renewed market momentum.
News July 10, 2023
How Outdoor Brands and Retailers Can Attract Younger Consumers
(This story was updated on 8/29/2023.) Expanding participation and attracting new consumers will require the outdoor industry to think more broadly. To find out how to appeal to the next…
News July 10, 2023
