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Burton Owner Shoots Down Sale Reports

Burton Owner Shoots Down Sale Reports

Read Donna Carpenter's forceful email to employees that she just sent out denying a news report that Burton is for sale.

News August 17, 2022
New Fox Owner on Integration Plans

New Fox Owner on Integration Plans

We talk with Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz about the Fox acquisition and how Vista manages the brands in its portfolio. Plus, former Fox owner Altamont Capital Partners rewarded rank-and-file…

Executive Edition August 16, 2022
Photos from Waterman’s 2022

Photos from Waterman’s 2022

Industry leaders turned out for SIMA’s annual Waterman’s event at The Ranch in Laguna Beach Saturday night.

News August 15, 2022
Retail Check In: 17th Street Surf Shop

Retail Check In: 17th Street Surf Shop

17th Street is a high volume industry account with two stores in North Carolina and four stores in Virginia. Partner Tyler Brown discusses sales, category and inventory trends.

Executive Edition August 12, 2022
Retail Check In: Hansen’s

Retail Check In: Hansen’s

Josh Hansen provides lots of details about which brands and categories are performing well this season, and overall business trends.

Executive Edition August 10, 2022
Gear: Overland Life

Gear: Overland Life

The classic book, “First Overland: London-Singapore by Land Rover,” by Tim Slessor hit the shelves in 1955. Like the mountaineers of the day, early overlanders had to build what they…

Gear August 8, 2022
Hot Pick: Easy Float

Hot Pick: Easy Float

Tipping the scales at just 5.5 pounds the Rogue Lite packs down to the size of a paper towel roll. Inflated, it’s ready to take on lakes, oceans, and mellow…

Gear August 8, 2022
Hot Pick: Savvy Hauler

Hot Pick: Savvy Hauler

Rab’s Aeon series of packs were designed with technical alpine ascents in mind. And, yes, they excel in the high peaks, but the same features that make them so good…

Gear August 8, 2022
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series