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Opinion: Surf Shop Day Highlights Importance of Shops in Surf Culture
Celebrate surf culture and the independent shops that are the cornerstone of global surf communities on May 17.
News May 9, 2025Wanted: Young Leaders to Watch Nominations
We are looking for team members who are 40 years old or younger and are making a positive business impact on their companies through strong leadership.
News May 9, 2025Tariffs to Strain Yeti Inventory in 2025; Some New Products to Debut Outside of U.S., Others Delayed
Recent tariff increases to as high as 145% on products from China will put a strain on the company’s inventory this year, primarily in drinkware, but also in the coolers…
News May 8, 2025
How Active Lifestyle Brands Are Reclaiming the Power of Wholesale
Wholesale still accounts for the majority of retail transactions, but how brands show up in-store is evolving.
April 24REI CEO Addresses Co-op’s Challenges and Opportunities at Annual Meeting; Members Reject Board Picks
Tariffs, public lands threats, labor disputes, and ongoing financial challenges are just some of the issues Laughton addressed at Thursday’s annual members meeting. New Chief Merchandising Officer Kristin Shane also…
News May 8, 2025Saucony, Merrell Drive Revenue Growth at Wolverine Worldwide
Merrell and Saucony were the standouts among the Wolverine brands. However, like other publicly traded companies, Wolverine withdrew its full year guidance due to tariffs and the uncertain economic climate.
News May 8, 2025Outdoor Retailer Releases Expanded Education Speaker Lineup
Leaders from Circana, Cotopaxi, Google, KEEN, Shopify and many more will appear at The Camp at OR in June.
News May 7, 2025Rossignol Appoints Outdoor Veteran Adam Ketcheson Chief Commercial Officer
Ketcheson is the former chief commercial officer of Canada's Mountain Equipment Company.
News May 7, 2025REI Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton continues to build her own management team.
News May 7, 2025Outdoor Gear Repairs Ramp Up to Meet Increased Demand from Consumers
Brands such as Patagonia, Burton, and more, along with retailers and third-party repair services, are making gear repairs easier than ever for environment- and money-conscious consumers.
News May 6, 2025