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The Many Challenges Ahead for New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton
Laughton is a retail heavy hitter. Outdoor industry observers outline the many challenges she will face, including returning the company to growth, improving employee morale, and charting the future direction…
Executive Edition January 22, 2025REI CEO Eric Artz to Retire; Nike Exec Named CEO
Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director, will join as president on February 3 before assuming full CEO responsibilities on March 31, according to a news release.
News January 22, 2025The Team Behind Arc’teryx’s MO/GO Hiking Pants
Arc’teryx’s Cam Stuart brings his love of the outdoors, engineering, and health and safety to the brand’s R&D-focused Advanced Concepts group in our latest Core Careers story.
News January 22, 2025Photos and Report from Swim and Active Collective
Notable retailers that came to review lines included Backcountry, Bikini Shoppe, Canyon Ranch Resorts, Core Power Yoga, Equinox, Fairmont Hotels, Maui Clothing Company, MGM Resorts, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, REI, Road…
News January 22, 2025Messe München Exec Tobias Gröber Leaving After 28-Year Run
Gröber, who started at ISPO as an intern, is headed to skilled trades and craft fair company Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen (GHM).
News January 22, 2025VF Corp. Implements More Layoffs in Reorganization
VF Corp.'s restructuring initiative, dubbed Reinvent, has cost $134.1 million as of September 2024.
News January 21, 2025How Outdoor Element Doubled Sales in 2024
“Mike is a born inventor with a unique ability to develop his steady stream of ideas to market-ready products," said Dan Kihanya, REI's director of Path Ahead Ventures.
News January 21, 2025Surf and Snow Brands and Retailers Work to Help LA Fire Relief
A wide range of industry brand and retailers have jumped in to aid those impacted by the devastating wild fires in Los Angeles.
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