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Black Diamond Narrows Its Focus to Return to Growth

Black Diamond has narrowed its focus to put climbing at the center of everything it does as the…

News March 12, 2024
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What’s Selling at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado

Outdoor specialty retailer Bent Gate Mountaineering is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and the store’s leadership is…

News March 11, 2024
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Black Diamond Parent Company Resets Focus on Outdoor, Adventure Segments

Leadership at Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond and other brands, said the company is focusing efforts…

News March 8, 2024
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Vista Outdoor Receives $2.9B Offer

Vista Outdoor told Texas investment firm MNC Capital Partners that the board expects to respond to its $2.9…

News March 1, 2024
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Retail Check In With Rapid City’s Roam’n Around

PFAS, supply chains, and community involvement are all top of mind for one independent outdoor specialty retailer based…

News February 28, 2024
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Yeti Execs Comment on Mystery Ranch Acquisition and Plans

Yeti executives had a lot to say about the recent acquisition of backpack brand Mystery Ranch, including moves…

News February 15, 2024
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La Sportiva Takes Aim at U.S. Market with Colorado Store

La Sportiva’s new branded retail store is in a prime location in one of America’s iconic outdoorsy cities,…

News February 13, 2024
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Mountain Hardwear Q4 Revenue Down On Lower Wholesale Shipments

Outdoor apparel and gear brand Mountain Hardwear posted sales of $29.5 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31,…

News February 5, 2024
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What’s Selling at Retailer Neptune Mountaineering

For the past five decades, Neptune Mountaineering has played a key role in the independent outdoor specialty retail…

News January 29, 2024
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How Technical Outdoor Brand Norrøna Plans to Expand in the U.S.

Certain U.S. outdoor consumers are always looking for the next, cool new thing, especially when seeking out high-quality…

News January 22, 2024
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Pack Brand Deuter Pushes to Expand U.S. Market Presence

After 125 years of developing into a major player in Europe, add German backpack brand Deuter to the…

News January 10, 2024
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