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REI Grapples With Aging Membership BaseÂ
(This story was updated on 6/29/2023.) As it looks to the future, outdoor retail giant Recreational Equipment Inc. is trying to figure out who its new customers will be. As…
News April 27, 2023
Latest Dickies Hires Come from Vans, Hey Dude, Converse
The brand announced three senior appointments to its product team.
News April 27, 2023
Helen of Troy CEO Julien Mininberg to Retire, Successor Named
(This story was updated on 10/5/2023.) Helen of Troy Limited, the parent company of outdoor brands Osprey and Hydro Flask, announced a succession plan for its CEO Julien Mininberg. Mininberg…
News April 26, 2023
Dragon Exec Outlines Aggressive Growth Plan as Brand Celebrates 30 Years
Marchon’s Lauren Makofske discussed Dragon’s e-commerce ambitions, product innovation, and focus on sun to meet three-year growth targets.
Executive Edition April 26, 2023
Black Diamond Taps Heath Christensen As VP of North American Sales
Outdoor equipment and apparel brand Black Diamond Equipment has appointed Heath Christensen as vice president of North American sales. Christensen will report to Neil Fiske, brand president for Black Diamond,…
News April 25, 2023
Retail Landscape Returning to Normal For Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Members
As the inventory supply chain has unclogged and demand remains steady, the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s more than 100 independent specialty retail members are reporting that 2023 is looking more like…
News April 25, 2023
What’s Selling at Vanilla, a Surf-Inspired Industry Account in Bend
April Lawyer originally hails from Big Bear, and having grown up as a competitive snowboarder and mountain biker, she brings that SoCal action sports background to this women’s and men’s…
News April 25, 2023
Evo’s Bryce Phillips Talks Business Trends and Future Plans at Sea Otter Summit
With its hospitality and travel components, evo has built a reputation for being more than a place to buy outdoor gear and apparel. The company wants to take its customers…
News April 24, 2023
Vail Resorts’ Visitation Increased 6% YOY, Lift Ticket Revenue Up 4%
Vail Resorts posted positive gains in several categories this year, including overall visits, lift ticket revenue, and retail revenue, citing its season pass products as a key component of its…
News April 21, 2023
