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Kent Outdoors Names Randy Hales CEO
Kent Outdoors has named Randy Hales CEO of the company, which operates a portfolio of more than 15 brands including BOTE, Arbor Snowboards, Connelly and O’Brien. Hales previously served as…
News June 27, 2024
The Outdoor Industry’s PFAS Challenge
The group of chemicals known as PFAS were developed as coatings to protect consumer goods from water, stains, and corrosion, and in the outdoor industry they’re mostly used to repel…
News June 27, 2024
L.L.Bean to Open Four Stores in 2024, More Planned for 2025
Update 2/7/2025: Renovations on L.L.Bean’s flagship in Freeport, Maine, have begun. Find out more about the plans for the campus here. L.L.Bean is continuing to expand its retail footprint with…
News June 26, 2024
Slowtide Expands Into Housewares, Launches in Australia
Slowtide has come a long way in nine years, most recently growing its sales team, launching in Australia with the help of Shannan North, and expanding its product offerings.
News June 26, 2024
Opinion: What Independent Outdoor Retailers and REI Can Do to Create a Healthier Industry Ecosystem
It’s June, which means Spring line showings have already happened and too-early order deadlines are just around the corner in the outdoor industry. As we survey the landscape, it’s clear…
News June 25, 2024
Surf Shop Sales Revived by Return of Sunny, Hot Weather in Southern California
It was an extra wet and gloomy winter and spring in Southern California. But the weather turned in the last week, and owners at Jack's, HSS, Spyder, Surfside, South Coast,…
Executive Edition June 25, 2024
Growing Outdoor Participation Will Take Creative, Customized Approaches, Say Experts at Outdoor Retailer Summer
Total participation in outdoor recreation is higher than ever, but who is getting outdoors, how often, and what’s motivating them is evolving, challenging stereotypes and creating new opportunities for brands…
News June 24, 2024
