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REI Exits Experiences Business, Eliminating 428 Jobs

REI Exits Experiences Business, Eliminating 428 Jobs

REI's finances show signs of improvement, according to a memo by CEO Eric Artz to employees. But more still needs to be done, he said.

News January 8, 2025
Sales Up at Osprey, Hydro Flask, Due to Demand and Distribution Growth

Sales Up at Osprey, Hydro Flask, Due to Demand and Distribution Growth

Growth in Helen of Troy's Home & Outdoor segment was offset by softer sales in other areas, leading to an overall consolidated net sales decline of 3.4%.

News January 8, 2025
Opinion: Surf’s Next Chapter – Aligning Retailers and Brands to Sustain our Industry

Opinion: Surf’s Next Chapter – Aligning Retailers and Brands to Sustain our Industry

Cory Higgins of Jetty believes to move forward, brands and retailers alike need to stop the race to the bottom that comes from overproducing in a quest to chase unrealistic…

News January 8, 2025
Snowsports Industries America Appoints Four New Board Members

Snowsports Industries America Appoints Four New Board Members

Gary Fleming, Sergio Kiehl, Helmut Holzer, and Drew Saunders have joined the SIA board of directors.

News January 7, 2025
Outdoor Bag Brands Evolve to Target Travel, Car-Camping Consumers

Outdoor Bag Brands Evolve to Target Travel, Car-Camping Consumers

Eagle Creek’s Travis Campbell, Matador’s Chris Clearman, Kelty’s Nels Larson, and more weigh in on this year’s opportunities.

News January 7, 2025
Lance Eddy Joins Birdwell as EVP of Sales

Lance Eddy Joins Birdwell as EVP of Sales

Eddy will join CEO Eric Crane, who is on a quest to transform Birdwell from an obscure direct-to-consumer play to becoming America’s heritage beach brand.

News January 7, 2025
Skip Potter, Chief Digital Information Officer, Departs Columbia Sportswear

Skip Potter, Chief Digital Information Officer, Departs Columbia Sportswear

Potter, who formerly served as Nike's chief technology officer, joined Columbia in 2021.

News January 7, 2025
Revelyst’s Acquisition by Strategic Value Partners Closes

Revelyst’s Acquisition by Strategic Value Partners Closes

After a lengthy strategic review and pushback from shareholders, Revelyst, and its portfolio including Simms Fishing, Fox Racing, CamelBak, and more, is now privately held by SVP.

News January 6, 2025
Brixton Adds Two Industry Veterans To Leadership Team

Brixton Adds Two Industry Veterans To Leadership Team

Longtime Boardriders product leader Nadene Wisely joins as SVP of merchandising, design, and development, and former Rhythm sales director Sean Fleuriau is the new senior director of specialty sales for…

News January 6, 2025
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series