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Hydro Flask Rolls Out Water Bottle Trade-In Program
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) Hydro Flask has launched an initiative where consumers can recycle over-loved or unwanted Hydro Flask products. All you have to do is print out…
News March 24, 2023Turtle Fur Taps Jim Osgood as New CEO, Adds CFO, Marketing VP
Turtle Fur is getting new leadership. The Vermont-based outdoor headwear and accessories company announced it made three new hires — CEO Jim Osgood, CFO Matt Glomski, and Vice President of…
News March 23, 2023How Brands Can Activate at Outdoor Consumer Festival OAX
(This story was updated on 6/7/2023.) Anyone can set up a booth and hand out swag. Capturing an attendee’s attention and getting them to engage with, and even purchase a…
News March 23, 2023Sea to Summit Promotes Tracy Brunz to VP Sales, Adds Regional Sales Directors
Global adventure equipment brand Sea to Summit announced it has added new sales directors, Seth Quackenbush and Brad Beanblossom, and promoted Tracy Brunz to vice president of sales. Tracy Brunz…
News March 23, 2023L.L.Bean Calls 2022 Performance “Steady” With $1.8B in Revenue
L.L.Bean men’s and women’s apparel set a new record for the outdoor retailer last year as it held steady on gains made during the pandemic years. The Freeport, Maine-based company…
News March 23, 2023Rip Curl Looks to Snap Up Share in North America
KMD executives discussed Rip Curl’s first-half performance on an analyst call this week, including a slowdown in wholesale growth as retailers remain cautious.
Executive Edition March 22, 2023Nike Looks to Clear Excess Inventory as Digital Continues Surge
The company’s fiscal third quarter growth was driven across channels, with digital sales leading the largest sales gain.
Executive Edition March 22, 2023Topo Designs Receives Investment from Gart Capital Partners
(This story was updated on 8/10/2023.) Colorado-based Topo Designs announced yesterday it received a significant equity investment from Gart Capital Partners, a family investment company with industry roots that is also headquartered…
News March 22, 2023Ocean Pacific Apparel Founder Jim Jenks Dies, Helped Birth Modern Surf Industry
Jenks’ designs for Op propelled the brand to heights not previously seen by other surf lines at the time. He also helped bring professional surfing stateside.
News March 21, 2023