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Job Cuts Coming to Vail Resorts as Part of Transformation Plan
Vail Resorts announced a two-year company transformation plan Thursday afternoon that includes job cuts to corporate and operational staff. Over the past 10 years, the company said it has grown…
News September 26, 2024
Oboz Full Year Sales Hurt by Outdoor Wholesale Challenges
KMD Brands, the parent company of Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu, had a rough year, reporting a net loss of NZ$48.3 million (US$30.58 million), a 231% decline from last year’s…
News September 26, 2024
Rip Curl Parent Sees Wholesale Rebound in Surf Channel on Horizon
KMD Brands CEO and Managing Director Michael Daly commented on Rip Curl’s go-forward outlook during an earnings call this week.
Executive Edition September 26, 2024
Roxy Swim Evolves Under Licensee, Retailers Comment on New Lines
How the Roxy Swim line has changed and what some specialty retailers who have a big swim business think of the evolution.
Executive Edition September 26, 2024
The Top-Selling Sunglasses, Standup Paddleboards, and Hard-Sided Coolers
The next installment in our series highlighting the top-selling products and brands with data from Circana focuses on water and warm weather accessories. Specifically, we’re looking at sunglasses – a…
Gear September 25, 2024
Sendero Hires Heavy Hitter to Lead Product and Design
New EVP for Merchandising and Design Ryan Case has an extensive resume at companies such as Dickies, Adidas, Converse and Puma. The outdoor lifestyle apparel brand has been expanding in…
News September 24, 2024
Opinion: The Outdoor Retail Outlook for 2025
Major shifts are afoot in the global consumer landscape and retail market and, understandably, many outdoor brands are struggling to keep up. As McKinsey noted in their “State of the…
News September 23, 2024
