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From REI to Alpenglow Sports, Here Are the Retailers Registered for Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis
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AVID Sportswear Acquired by Fortified Equity, Pete Angle Appointed CEO
Angle has been consulting as interim president of the performance lifestyle brand for fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure for the past two years, according to a news release.
News September 17, 2025
VF CEO Explains Dickies Sale, Elaborates on Vans, North Face Strategies
VF executives shared why they decided to sell Dickies — despite recently relocating the brand from Texas to California — as well as how Vans plans to return to growth…
Executive Edition September 17, 2025
LOWA’s Outgoing U.S. G.M. Peter Sachs Doesn’t Hold Back
From his greatest achievements to his toughest challenges, Sachs reflects on nearly 30 years growing LOWA’s U.S. presence and the issues the outdoor industry is wrestling with today.
News September 16, 2025
VF Corp. Sells Dickies to Bluestar Alliance for $600 Million
VF Corp. will put the funds toward its significant debt burden while Hurley owner Bluestar will aim to return Dickies to growth.
News September 15, 2025
Surf Expo September Delivers Strong Momentum
The show delivered strong attendance, expanding categories, and industry optimism, Surf Expo said in a press release.
News September 12, 2025
Surf Brand Execs Weigh In On Market Conditions, Tariffs, and More
With so much uncertainty in the market right now, we asked several brand executives about sales trends at retail, order books for 2026, and how their companies are approaching tariffs.
Executive Edition September 11, 2025
How Norrøna’s Fourth-Generation Owner Is Making His Mark
Jørgen Jørgensen is expanding the family-owned Norwegian brand that retailers rave about globally with year-round gear beyond skiing and a new adventure travel arm.
Executive Edition September 11, 2025
DUER Co-founder on Expanding the Canadian Brand’s U.S. and European Retail Footprint
DUER is seizing opportunity in uncertainty, opening new stores in the U.S. while launching European operations through a partnership. REI and other retailers are fans of the brand.
News September 9, 2025
Updated: More Photos and Quotes from Surf Expo
We added many more photos and quotes from the show floor to our Surf Expo report.
News September 9, 2025
