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New Paddlesports Trade Group Forms
Industry leaders in the paddlesports market have formed a new national trade organization. Representatives from 30 paddlesports brands and manufacturers gathered in Bentonville, Ark. to organize the Paddlesports Trade Coalition.…
News February 15, 2023
Innovation Award Winner Paka Grabs Attention with PAKAFILL – and its Alpacas
In 2016, Kris Cody was traveling through Peru and became fascinated by alpaca fiber, which he describes as softer than cashmere, warmer than wool, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic. A year later,…
News February 15, 2023
Thule Sales Down 21% in Q4
Swedish-based Thule Group, maker of cargo carriers for cars and other outdoor products, saw net sales decline 21% in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the…
News February 14, 2023
TravisMathew Notches Gains in 2022 – Details About Full-Year Revenue, Expansion Plans
Parent company Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. provided lots of details about how TravisMathew performed, including the brand's annual revenue.
Executive Edition February 14, 2023
Oboz Sales Up Big in First Half of Fiscal Year
Sales of Oboz footwear, a division of New Zealand-based KMD Brands, grew 124% for the six months ended Jan. 31, after recovering from last year’s supply chain constraints caused by…
News February 13, 2023
Rip Curl Sales Rise 18% in First Half
Rip Curl's growth was aided by gains in direct-to-consumer, according to parent company KMD Brands.
News February 13, 2023
The Story Behind WoolAid, Product of the Year Winner at the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) At the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in January, New Zealand-based WoolAid won the coveted Product of the Year award for its WoolAid Adhesive Bandages.…
News February 13, 2023
Field & Stream Brand to Enter Hotel Space
The Field & Stream brand is set to enter the hospitality industry with a new chain of hotels aimed at capitalizing on the popularity of outdoor sports. Field & Stream…
News February 13, 2023
New Xcel Owner Wedge Brands Looks to Expand Portfolio
Wedge Brands CEO Jarka Duba talks about plans to build a global platform, potential future acquisitions in surf, snow and outdoor, and how Wedge helped Xcel double revenue.
News February 13, 2023
