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Retailers 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, 2024
How 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, 2024
Vista 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…
News October 7, 2024
UK Surf Brand Finisterre’s North American Expansion
CEO Will Sheane and North America President and GM Chris Evans, formerly of Vissla and Patagonia, are focused on quality over quantity when it comes to growing the brand’s U.S.…
Executive Edition October 7, 2024
Katin Seamstress Sato Hughes Passes Away at 96
Influential surf seamstress Sato Hughes, who became the driving force behind Kanvas by Katin custom trunks worn by surfers such as Gerry Lopez and Eddie Aikau, died Saturday.
News October 3, 2024
Elevate Outdoor Collective Announces CEO Switch – John Colonna to Depart, Josee Larocque Named CEO
Elevate Outdoor Collective, the parent company of K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, and other brands, announced yesterday that COO Josee Larocque has been named Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO John Colonna…
News October 2, 2024
Elevate Outdoor Collective Announces CEO Switch – John Colonna to Depart, Josee Larocque Named CEO
In a surprise change in leadership, Elevate said former CEO John Colonna is leaving the company to pursue other interests. Elevate owns K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, RIDE…
News October 2, 2024
Nike Revenue Declines in Every Channel and Region
Incoming CEO Elliott Hill will have his work cut out for him after Nike underperformed for back-to-school and Spring '25 wholesale orders came in light.
Executive Edition October 1, 2024
New Product Roundup: The Latest Releases
The outdoor industry loves its gear, and recently Krimson Klover, DUER, Skittenz, Heel, and GOREWEAR released some product news. Krimson Klover Krimson Klover debuts its new sweater, midlayer, and fleece…
Gear October 1, 2024
