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VF Sells Supreme to EssilorLuxottica

VF Sells Supreme to EssilorLuxottica

Nate Pund, managing director and global head of the Active Lifestyle banking team at Houlihan Lokey, said he was “stunned” by the deal.

News July 17, 2024
Outdoor Retailer Earns Its Name Back at Summer Show, Says Rock Fight Podcast’s Colin True

Outdoor Retailer Earns Its Name Back at Summer Show, Says Rock Fight Podcast’s Colin True

Colin True, co-host of outdoor industry podcast Rock Fight, said that since he’s been attending Outdoor Retailer, he’d always thought the name didn’t quite suit the show. “It really flipped…

News July 16, 2024
Pressure Mounts on Vista Outdoor to Reconsider Acquisition Offer

Pressure Mounts on Vista Outdoor to Reconsider Acquisition Offer

The challenges facing Vista Outdoor’s plan to sell its ammo business and turn the remaining outdoor division into a standalone, publicly traded company appear to be mounting. TIG Advisors, an…

News July 15, 2024
Post-Ambsn, Make Scents is a Fresh Start for Dustin and Dylan Odbert

Post-Ambsn, Make Scents is a Fresh Start for Dustin and Dylan Odbert

Make Scents, in partnership with Jordan Mead, Connor Carpenter, and Sam Lovell, is in 200 stores, both inside and outside the traditional surf channel.

Executive Edition July 15, 2024
Eastern Mountain Sports’ Future in Question as Bob’s Stores Slated to Close

Eastern Mountain Sports’ Future in Question as Bob’s Stores Slated to Close

Don’t miss our subsequent reports on this story: Updated: Stalking Horse Bid for Eastern Mountain Sports Approved Updated: Mountain Warehouse Approved to Buy Eastern Mountain Sports Stores Mountain Warehouse Founder…

Executive Edition July 15, 2024
Product Picks from the Floor of Outdoor Retailer Summer

Product Picks from the Floor of Outdoor Retailer Summer

At Outdoor Retailer Summer this June, I visited lots of brand booths to find the best gear on the floor. Here are my product picks from the show: Restube Beach…

News July 11, 2024
Industry Veterans Weigh In on Sole Tech’s Legacy

Industry Veterans Weigh In on Sole Tech’s Legacy

Former Sole Tech employees who are now peppered in leadership jobs around the industry share what they learned at the influential skateboard company. Also, store owners and industry insiders discuss…

News July 11, 2024
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series