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Gear Preview for Outdoor Retailer Summer

Gear Preview for Outdoor Retailer Summer

Retailers tell us they are on the hunt for new brands and new products, so we are offering an early look at some of the new gear that will be…

Gear June 3, 2024
Authentic EVP David Brooks Shares Update on Boardriders Licensing Partners, Operational Strategies

Authentic EVP David Brooks Shares Update on Boardriders Licensing Partners, Operational Strategies

We talk to David Brooks about the status of the legacy Boardriders business, and details about how the new licensees and regional partners are operating and in some cases working…

Executive Edition June 3, 2024
What New Vans President Sun Choe Can Bring to Vans

What New Vans President Sun Choe Can Bring to Vans

Why colleagues and people who know Choe think the former chief product officer at Lululemon is a good fit for Vans.

News May 31, 2024
Vans Names New Global Brand President from Lululemon

Vans Names New Global Brand President from Lululemon

Sun Choe most recently served as chief product officer at the activewear company. She will be tasked with turning around the struggling Vans footwear brand.

News May 30, 2024
M&A Special Report: The Acquisition Outlook for the Active Outdoor Market

M&A Special Report: The Acquisition Outlook for the Active Outdoor Market

We talk to deal makers and experts who work in the space about the state of the M&A market, what strategic and financial buyers are looking for, and when acquisition…

News May 30, 2024
Vista Outdoor Rejects Takeover Bid After Receiving Higher Offer For Ammo Business

Vista Outdoor Rejects Takeover Bid After Receiving Higher Offer For Ammo Business

Vista Outdoor Inc.’s board early Tuesday rejected MNC Capital’s upgraded offer to acquire the company, believing the proposal “significantly” undervalues the Revelyst outdoor business and that its planned sale of…

News May 30, 2024
Outdoor Retailer Summer to Offer Opportunities for Business, Networking, Learning, and Fun

Outdoor Retailer Summer to Offer Opportunities for Business, Networking, Learning, and Fun

Outdoor Retailer show has a full roster of brand activations, parties, and education sessions lined up for the upcoming event June 17-19 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Get ready for…

News May 29, 2024
Finalists Announced for Sixth Annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

Finalists Announced for Sixth Annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (May 23, 2024) – Outdoor Retailer announced the finalists today for the sixth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. An independent panel of expert judges evaluated…

News May 29, 2024
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series