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Columbia Sportswear Co. Q1 Revenue Rises 10%
Columbia Sportswear Co. posted sales of $820.6 million for the first quarter of 2023, a 10% increase in constant currency compared to first quarter 2022, despite inventory challenges and softer…
News April 27, 2023Sorel Posts Q1 Sales Decline
(This story was updated on 6/16/2023.) Footwear brand Sorel, usually a top performer for parent Columbia Sportswear Company, experienced a tough Q1 due to a challenging footwear market, and wet…
News April 27, 2023Academy Sports and Outdoors Announces Leadership Succession
Academy Sports and Outdoors, a Texas-based sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, announced several changes at the leadership level. Ken Hicks, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will become executive…
News April 27, 2023California Surf Shops Discuss Slow and Soggy Spring Sales
It’s been a cold and stormy start to the year that’s weighed on surf shop sales, but May could prove a turning point for core shops.
News April 27, 2023REI Grapples With Aging Membership Base
(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, 2023Latest Dickies Hires Come from Vans, Hey Dude, Converse
The brand announced three senior appointments to its product team.
News April 27, 2023Helen 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, 2023Dragon 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, 2023Black 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