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Behind the Scenes at HO Sports’ New Lakeside Water Ski Production and Innovation Facility
Before Kent Outdoors, the parent company of HO Sports, Hyperlite, and Connelly, opened its lakeside, state-of-the-art water ski factory in Arlington, Washington, the company’s innovation and production team had to…
News November 13, 2024
Z Supply is Bigger Than You Think – Tops $100 million in Revenue
President Mandy Fry and team have turned Z Supply into a lifestyle brand. The winning formula includes never going on sale online, not selling to department stores, and creating product…
Executive Edition November 12, 2024
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment
Vuori has landed a new round of investment to support the continued growth of the hot-selling brand. The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and…
News November 10, 2024
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment
The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and Stripes – along with a cohort of additional investors, are sinking $825 million into Vuori.
News November 10, 2024
Black Diamond’s Plan to Shrink to Improve Profitability Takes Hold
The new leadership team at Black Diamond Equipment continues to make progress in restructuring the brand with the goal of having a smaller, more profitable business that focuses on the…
Executive Edition November 8, 2024
Merrell Returns to Growth as Wolverine Worldwide Continues Turnaround Plan
Merrell returned to growth and Saucony had better-than-expected results in the third quarter as Wolverine Worldwide continued its turnaround efforts. Total revenue was $440.2 million, a 16% decrease year-over-year, but…
News November 7, 2024
Yeti to Launch Mystery Ranch-Inspired Bags in 2025, Reports Another Strong Quarter
Yeti will launch bags and packs in 2025 and is on track to expand its supply chain outside of China as it again reported strong results in the quarter. Net…
Executive Edition November 7, 2024
PARKIT Founders Find Success with $200 Beach Chairs Thanks to Innovation
Now Steven and Lauren Wilcox are struggling to keep up with surging demand, including in the wholesale channel at accounts ranging from Sun Diego to Scheels, as retailers realize the…
Executive Edition November 7, 2024
