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Patagonia Names New CEO
The company also announced a few other executive changes.
News September 24, 2020
Groom the Groms
Skiing parents want nothing more than to pass the love of carving sweet powder turns on to their kiddos. Having the right gear stocked in your stores will make for…
Gear September 24, 2020
The State of Cycling
A number of years ago I ran some focus groups for a major cycling manufacturer, and we asked the respondents about their earliest memories of cycling. The differences in their…
Gear September 24, 2020
SURVEY: Are Millennials Killing the Technical Jacket?
Remember the bumper sticker “Whoever dies with the most toys wins”? If you don’t, you are probably under 40. Millennials, the largest US generation ever, are poised to shape the…
Gear September 24, 2020
A New Mantra: Völkl Rethinks an Old Favorite
It’s tough for a ski to make through the very end of the line in the Völkl factory in Straubing, Bavaria. At one of the biggest operations in Europe, ski…
Gear September 24, 2020
Best and Brightest
Innovation Awards, the second one ever held, with the winners announced the night of Day 2 at Outdoor + Snow Show 2020 during a raucous awards celebration in the 4…
Gear September 24, 2020
Seirus Wins Legal Battle
After years of litigation, Seirus was handed a final victory in a patent battle with Columbia Sportswear over the glove-maker’s HeatWave lining. What began as an allegation of patent infringement…
Gear September 24, 2020
The Outdoor Reconomy Revolution is Here
At a trade show that’s supposed to celebrate the new, the hottest marketing trend this past January was the old. The industry’s “Reconomy” Bingo card is packed: Reuse. Recycle. Repair.…
Gear September 24, 2020
New Rip Curl Owner Details COVID Impacts
Despite the many negative impacts, Rip Curl also reported several bright spots in its business during the past nine months.
Executive Edition September 23, 2020
