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Product of the Year Winner Tick Mitt Tackles the Tick Problem Hands-On
Editor’s note: See the complete list of Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award winners here Steve Abrams first noticed that the microfiber cloths he was using to prevent his Mastiffs’ drool from…
News July 3, 2024
Salt Life Parent Delta Apparel Files for Bankruptcy; Bidder Emerges for Salt Life
With strong brand recognition, especially in the Southeast, and an experienced leadership team under longtime Salt Life President Jeff Stillwell, Salt Life’s fate is now in the hands of the…
News July 1, 2024
The Vista Outdoor Tortured Sale Saga – A Guide
Editor’s note: Since the below was published, the Vista Outdoor board negotiated a higher price from CSG, and pressure mounted from both TIG Advisors and Gates Capital to turn down…
News July 1, 2024
Scott USA Appoints Hap Seliga President
Hap Seliga is the new president of Scott USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Scott Corporation and manufacturer of bike and outdoor equipment and apparel. The longtime industry veteran co-founded retailer…
News June 28, 2024
Updated: Dramatic Drop in Nike’s Lifestyle Business Sparks Reduced Outlook
The Nike turnaround hits a roadblock after an unexpected, sharp decline in sales of key lifestyle franchises. Plus, details about Converse's Q4 and full year results.
Executive Edition June 27, 2024
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
