West Marine’s Slow Capsize: Debt, Bad Weather, and a Pandemic Hangover Drive Chapter 11 Filing
The nation's largest marine retailer filed for Chapter 11 on May 17. The CEO's own words tell the…
News June 2, 2026
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Tariffs, Tightening Margins, and the AI Advantage: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know Now
The surf, outdoor, and active lifestyle industry is navigating a difficult convergence: trade policy uncertainty is squeezing margins…
May 29, 2026
Rip Curl, Oboz Parent KMD Brands Begins Strategic Review After Recapitalization
Eoin Comerford, founder of Outside Consulting and former CEO of Moosejaw, provided some context to SESO on why…
News May 27, 2026
North Face Surges and Vans Shows Life in Americas as VF Corp. Returns to Full-Year Revenue Growth
VF Corporation returned to full-year revenue growth for the first time in three years, powered by growth at…
News May 20, 2026
Amer Sports CEO: We’re ‘Taking Share Globally’
The parent company of Arc’teryx, Salomon and other outdoor and sports brands reported a blockbuster first quarter Tuesday…
News May 19, 2026
Merrell and Saucony Lead Broad-Based Q1 Turnaround for Wolverine Worldwide
Wolverine Worldwide beat first-quarter expectations on all key metrics, with Saucony posting a record quarter and Merrell extending…
News May 15, 2026
Yeti Posts Strong Q1 on Wholesale Surge, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Yeti posted 8% first-quarter sales growth and its best wholesale quarter in more than three years, while raising…
News May 15, 2026
Updated: REI Union Boycott Begins Friday as Workers, Allies Plan Storefront Actions During Anniversary Sale
Updated with REI's response to the union's latest claims. REI union workers and allies are launching a nationwide…
News May 14, 2026
Helly Hansen Gets a Bigger Stage as Kontoor Brands Moves to Sell Lee
Helly Hansen is also preparing for its first distribution through Dick's Sporting Goods' House of Sport this fall…
News May 14, 2026
West Marine Said to Consider Chapter 11 Amid Heavy Debt Load
According to reports from Bloomberg, marine retail giant West Marine, a high-volume customer for some surf and outdoor…
News May 11, 2026
Why the World Surf League Is Exploring a Sale After Record 2025 Growth
The World Surf League is weighing strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or new investment, after record audience…
News May 11, 2026
