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Clarus Corp. Completes Sale of PIEPS Snow Safety Gear Company

Black Diamond parent company Clarus has been working to restructure and simplify its business in recent years.

News July 14, 2025
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The North Face’s Caroline Brown on Reaching Casual Consumers, Innovation, and Tariffs

From protecting athletes from the elements to making the outdoors more accessible for people with disabilities, TNF is…

News June 5, 2025
Jon Frederick Rab

Rab Realigns for Global Success

Group Marketing Director Jon Frederick discusses how Rab is better aligning its global subsidiaries, why he's moving back…

News May 27, 2025
Black Diamond

Black Diamond Grows North America Wholesale Revenue in Q4

Clarus executives warn that its efforts to improve profitability could be hindered by macroeconomic issues beyond their control.

News March 7, 2025
North Face Global President Caroline Brown.

North Face President Caroline Brown Shares Ambitious Go-Forward Plan

Brown explained how TNF is taking action to double its apparel business, double its equipment and bags business,…

News March 6, 2025
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Black Diamond, Clarus Subpoenaed Over Avalanche Safety Equipment Reponse

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is investigating following a Consumer Products Safety Commission inquiry…

News February 5, 2025
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Black Diamond President Comments on Outdoor Industry Inventory Status

Black Diamond Equipment President Neil Fiske thinks retailers will need another six months to work through the extra…

News August 5, 2024
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The North Face Unveils 2024 Olympic Climbing Uniforms

The North Face has officially revealed the sport climbing competition uniforms for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, announcing…

News April 16, 2024
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How Fast-Growing Rab Plans to Stay True to its Core

With the rise of outdoor apparel worn by casual consumers who might only need a rain jacket to…

News April 15, 2024
686, Oboz, Cotopaxi, Kuhl, Hoka

The Top 10 Fastest Growing Brands in Outdoor Specialty Channel

Everybody involved in the outdoor industry knows Hoka, On, and Vuori are selling well. But there are several…

News April 4, 2024
Waterstone Outdoor staff. Owner Holly Fussell is on the left. Courtesy of Waterstone Outdoors. resz

New Owner, New Strategies Drive Growth for Water Stone Outdoors

Holly Fussell recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of buying Water Stone Outdoors in Fayetteville, West Virginia. She bought…

News April 1, 2024
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