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Roark Names Jason Steris CEO
The former CEO of Volcom and Troy Lee Designs is bringing his deep experience to the growing Roark brand. Founder and current CEO Ryan Hitzel will focus on brand, product…
News November 27, 2023Backcountry to Sell European Subsidiary to Decathlon
The move is part of Backcountry's strategy to focus on North America and also expand its private label Backcountry brand into wholesale.
News November 27, 2023
Backcountry to Sell European Subsidiary to Decathlon
Backcountry has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European subsidiary, Bergfreunde, to Decathlon, a global sporting goods retailer based in France. The move is part of Backcountry’s efforts…
News November 27, 2023
Vista Outdoor Receives Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company
Vista Outdoor announced it received an offer last Wednesday from Colt CZ Group to buy the company for $30 per share, or $1.74 billion, which, if accepted, would scrap the…
News November 27, 2023
Urban Outfitters Sales Fallout Continues on Marketing, Fashion Misses
The company plans to be more promotional for the holidays. Plus, CEO Dick Hayne discusses how retail is on the cusp of major transformation due to artificial intelligence.
Executive Edition November 22, 2023
Outdoor Industry Contributes More Than $1 Trillion to U.S. Economy
The U.S. economic impact of the outdoor industry has exceeded the trillion-dollar mark for the first time. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis late last week released…
News November 22, 2023
Nordstrom Sales Dip in Quarter as Retailer Narrows Full-Year EPS Forecast
Sales at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack fell in the recently ended quarter. Executives addressed working through designer inventory, women’s private label, and soft traffic trends.
Executive Edition November 22, 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook for Year, Comments on Moosejaw, Public Lands
Dick’s Sporting Goods bucked overall soft retail trends in the third quarter, posting a 2.8% increase in net sales after a solid back-to-school season. Comparable sales increased 1.7%. According to…
News November 21, 2023
Rab, Lowe Alpine CEO Matt Gowar to Step Down
Equip Outdoor Technologies, parent company of technical outdoor apparel and equipment brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, has announced that it is looking for a successor for Matt Gowar, CEO and owner.…
News November 21, 2023
