Tim Bantle’s Playbook for Scaling Filson: Wholesale, Collabs and Global Growth
After one year at the Seattle-based heritage brand, President Tim Bantle is in the midst of transforming the…
Executive Edition January 14, 2026
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Timberland’s Nina Flood on the Brand’s Transformation
Refreshing planning, leadership and marketing have all played a role in returning Timberland to growth, said Flood at…
News January 13, 2026
The North Face’s Caroline Brown on Balancing Performance and Mass Appeal
“We are really proud of it,” Brown said of TNF’s mainstream success at NRF 2026. “We own it.…
News January 13, 2026
Dick’s Sporting Goods Chairman Ed Stack on House of Sport, Corporate Culture and Fixing Foot Locker
At NRF 2026, Stack shared the origin story of the House of Sport, what employees at Dick’s all have in common, and how the company will continue…
News January 12, 2026
REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton on How the Co-op is Changing, Ecommerce and AI
Laughton elaborated on the Peak 28 three-year strategy, building a sustainable future while preserving values, and bringing a…
News January 12, 2026
Helen of Troy Reports Sales Decline in Home and Outdoor Sector
Decreased club channel sales, softer wholesale demand and competition led to a net sales decrease in home and…
News January 8, 2026
Outdoor and Active Lifestyle Trends: 2025 Recap and 2026 Forecast
Jon Takao, WGSN’s director of sports and outdoor, Future Snoops’ Rachael Gentner, director of active and outdoor and…
News January 7, 2026
Experts Predict M&A Resurgence in 2026 for Active Outdoor Market
After several dormant years, the M&A market in the active outdoor space could be heating up in 2026…
Executive Edition January 6, 2026
GOA’s Gabe Maier on Specialty Retail Challenges and Opportunities in 2026
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's president shares 2025 data collected from specialty retailers, and comments on margin compression, used gear…
News January 5, 2026
Cotopaxi CEO Lindsay Shumlas Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026
Shumlas, who was appointed CEO of Cotopaxi in Dec. 2024, is bringing a sense of urgency and opportunity…
News December 29, 2025
The Rock Fight on 2025 Outdoor Trends, 2026 Predictions
Hosts Colin True and Eoin Comerford break down 2025's resilient outdoor industry, the AI debate and what to…
News December 29, 2025
