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Rooster Bus Owner on the Lost Art of Retail, Big Expansion Plans
Former Buckle veteran Mark Moffett is finding success with his men-only concept that carries brands such as Katin, Taylor Stitch, Seager, Vuori, Roark, Outerknown, Jetty, Howler Bros., and Faherty mixed…
Executive Edition October 15, 2024Retail Check In: Quality Surfboards Hawaii
The owner of Quality Surfboards Hawaii on Oahu talks about how he is adapting to changes in the surf market, marketing strategies he is using to build community, and brands…
News October 11, 2024Outdoor Stores, Brands Hit Hard by Helene in Western North Carolina
Laura Jorgensen is a Florida native, so she thought she knew what to expect from tropical storms. But after emerging from her rural home near Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane…
News October 11, 2024Adidas and New Balance Gain with Teens; Vans Continues to Slip
The respected Piper Sandler "Taking Stock With Teens" survey showed lots of movement in popular footwear brands. And Zumiez made a surprise appearance on the top clothing brands list with…
Executive Edition October 10, 2024A Deep Dive into Backcountry’s New Owner CSC Generation Enterprise  
The new owner of key outdoor industry account Backcountry is a bit of a mystery in the outdoor space. CSC Generation Enterprise, which acquired Backcountry in September for an undisclosed…
Executive Edition October 10, 2024Salomon, Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Reports 60% Revenue Growth in China’s Golden Week
Amer Sports, the parent company of Arc’teryx, Salomon, and Wilson, grew its Golden Week revenue in China by 60% year-over-year, according to a news release shared by the company. Golden…
News October 9, 2024Retailers on Business Trends, What Brands Are Working, and the Outlook for Holiday
We spoke to Quiet Storm, B.C. Surf & Sport, Maui Nix, South Coast Surf Shop, Ron Jon Surf Shop, and Glik’s about business trends, merchandise mix changes, and what brands…
Executive Edition October 8, 2024How Outdoor Apparel Brand Livsn is Navigating Through Headwinds
Andrew Gibbs-Dabney spent all of his free time in the outdoors growing up, wandering and riding his bike, even though he had been told he’d have physical limitations due to…
News October 8, 2024Vista Outdoor Agrees to Sell Revelyst, The Kinetic Group to Two Buyers for $3.4 Billion
Vista Outdoor’s uncertain and hotly debated plan to separate its outdoor and ammunition branches may finally be reaching a resolution after the company inked an agreement to sell Revelyst and…
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