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Wolverine Worldwide Announces Layoffs, Restructuring as Sales Drop Double Digits
Wolverine Worldwide, parent company of Merrell, Saucony, Chaco, and Sweaty Betty, announced layoffs and other cost saving measures to save up to $215 million as the company grapples with inventory…
News November 9, 2023Remembering Dave Hollander of Becker Surfboards
Industry retailers, buyers, sales reps and friends remember Hollander. He was one of the visionaries behind Becker Surfboards, considered one of the best accounts in the surf industry's heyday.
News November 9, 2023
DTC Boosts Black Diamond’s Q3 Results
Black Diamond Equipment reported a revenue increase of 22% for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2023, partially due to strong direct-to-consumer business. “We see our direct-to-consumer business as one…
News November 8, 2023
Report and Photos from Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect Show
Inventory challenges were top of mind for outdoor specialty retailers at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect trade show in Kansas City, Missouri this week. Gabe Maier, president of GOA, said…
News November 8, 2023
Former Quiksilver Head of Sales Mike Reilly Joins Free Fly
Former Quiksilver North American sales leader Mike Reilly will head up sales for Free Fly, a fishing, outdoor, and lifestyle apparel brand.
News November 8, 2023
PrimaLoft Names Anne Cavassa President
Material technology company PrimaLoft announced it has appointed Anne Cavassa as its new president. Cavassa was previously the president of Saucony and also held leadership positions at Brooks, Nike, and…
News November 7, 2023
Bataleon Snowboards Turns 20 as U.S. Business Gains Steam
Bataleon and parent Low Pressure Studio still field questions almost weekly about being a snowboard company based out of Amsterdam. The answer has been about perfected at this point as…
News November 7, 2023
Event Highlights for Upcoming Outdoor Retailer Winter 2023
From post-show gatherings to retailer meetups, the events at Outdoor Retailer Winter are planned to bring the outdoor community together to celebrate the industry. This year’s winter show runs Nov.…
News November 7, 2023
HeyDude Continues to Exit Mom-and-Pop Retailers in Favor of Chains
Parent company Crocs Inc. cut HeyDude’s outlook for the year amid a distribution retool and softer demand.
Executive Edition November 7, 2023
