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REI CEO Addresses Co-op’s Challenges and Opportunities at Annual Meeting; Members Reject Board Picks
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VF Corp. Appoints Abhishek Dalmia Chief Operating Officer
Dalmia has served as VF's executive vice president and chief strategy, transformation, and digital officer since March 2024.
News April 7, 2025
Vibram Doubles U.S. Business Post-COVID by Blending Function with Fashion
The Italian sole maker was at Paris Fashion Week this year, but Vibram isn't departing from its outdoor roots, says North America President and Global Chief Brand Officer Fabrizio Gamberini.
News April 7, 2025
“There’s No Way This Can Last”: Surf and Outdoor Industry on New Tariffs
From price increases to cost-cutting, leaders at Vissla, Eagle Creek, La Jolla Group, and more grapple with how to respond to increased tariffs on U.S. imports
News April 4, 2025
Updated: Economic and Retail Experts Warn Tariffs Could Slow Sales Growth in 2025
Companies, trade groups, and economists react to the new Trump administration tariffs announced Wednesday, including how they could impact retail sales and consumer spending.
News April 3, 2025
The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray
In an interview with SESO, Gray describes how the large footwear account is evolving its merchandising, approach to brands, and layout of stores. So far, the new Journeys strategy appears…
Executive Edition April 2, 2025
Outdoor Retailer Shares Program for Industry Day
Leaders from Google, Salomon, Cotopaxi, Salomon, Orvis, and more will discuss rapidly changing trade policy, new technologies, and marketing trends at the half-day conference in June.
News April 1, 2025
On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Step Down
Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will become sole CEO and On will find a new CFO. Four hires from Spotify, Specialized, Axel Springer, and Levi Strauss will bolster the executive…
News April 1, 2025
REI Names Kristin Shane New Head of Merchandising
Shane previously worked at The Guitar Center, PetSmart, and Target among other companies.
News March 31, 2025
10 Outdoor Gear Picks for Spring ‘25
We asked gear expert Cameron Martindell to pick his favorite new spring products that are hitting the market.
Gear March 31, 2025
