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Fox Racing’s Quarterly Sales Soften
Vista Outdoor said part of the pressure for Fox Racing is coming from its sizable international business, which has been negatively impacted by exchange rates.
News February 3, 2023Vista Outdoor Sales Fall on Macroeconomic Headwinds
Vista Outdoor’s interim CEO said the company’s seeing “positive signs” for its business, even as it faces macroeconomic headwinds impacting consumer spending and inventory levels. Gary McArthur, who was named…
News February 2, 2023How Billabong is Marketing the Billabong Pro Pipeline
We speak with Billabong’s global marketing leaders Evan Slater and Stephanie Hendrickson to see how they are activating at the event and marketing it to the larger world this year.
News February 2, 2023The Daily Interviews New Black Diamond President Neil Fiske
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) The parent company of Black Diamond Equipment announced Thursday that it has appointed Neil Fiske brand president. Fiske most recently served as CEO of…
News February 2, 2023Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz Exits at Request of Board
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) Vista Outdoor announced Thursday morning that CEO Chris Metz has stepped down after the board of directors lost confidence in his leadership. The company…
News February 2, 2023Vista Outdoor CEO Out; Neil Fiske Named President of Black Diamond
Several executive changes unfolded in the outdoor world on Thursday.
News February 2, 2023REI Announces Layoffs as it Trims Headquarters Staff
Industry customer REI Co-op reduced its headquarters staff in a move President and CEO Eric Artz said addresses “increasing uncertainty.”
News February 1, 2023REI Trims 8% of Headquarters Staff
(This story was updated on 6/1/2023) (This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) REI Co-op laid off about 8% of its headquarters staff in a move President and CEO Eric Artz…
News February 1, 2023Stance CEO John Wilson on Stance Plans for 2023
As 2023 gets underway, we spoke with Stance CEO John Wilson about the biggest new initiatives for Stance this year and how he thinks 2023 will unfold.
Executive Edition January 31, 2023