Ciele Athletics Appoints Former Vans Exec Jano Arabaghian as First CEO
Arabaghian was most recently the head of action sports sales for Vans North America.
News April 8, 2025
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Oboz and Rip Curl Parent Company Comments on Tariff Impact
KMD Brands detailed how they are working to mitigate the impacts of the new tariffs announced last week…
News April 7, 2025
Vibram Doubles U.S. Business Post-COVID by Blending Function with Fashion
The Italian sole maker was at Paris Fashion Week this year, but Vibram isn't departing from its outdoor…
News April 7, 2025
“There’s No Way This Can Last”: Surf and Outdoor Industry on New Tariffs
From price increases to cost-cutting, leaders at Vissla, Eagle Creek, La Jolla Group, and more grapple with how…
News April 4, 2025
Updated: Economic and Retail Experts Warn Tariffs Could Slow Sales Growth in 2025
Companies, trade groups, and economists react to the new Trump administration tariffs announced Wednesday, including how they could…
News April 3, 2025
Outdoor Retailer Shares Program for Industry Day
Leaders from Google, Salomon, Cotopaxi, Salomon, Orvis, and more will discuss rapidly changing trade policy, new technologies, and…
News April 1, 2025
REI Names Kristin Shane New Head of Merchandising
Shane previously worked at The Guitar Center, PetSmart, and Target among other companies.
News March 31, 2025
Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Details Ongoing Shift to DTC in Annual Report
“We believe we have a unique opportunity to continue shifting our business model from wholesale to DTC, while…
News March 28, 2025
Altra President Jen McLaren Shares Go-Forward Plan
The Altra leader shared the brand’s annual revenue, the running category Altra will target next, and the wholesale…
Executive Edition March 25, 2025
Rip Curl Names Nike Veteran Ashley Reade CEO
Reade will report to newly appointed KMD Brands Group CEO Brent Scrimshaw, who is also a former Nike…
News March 24, 2025
New Nike CEO Shares Plans for Rebuilding Wholesale Relationships, Collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s Skims
Nike reported revenue declines in every region and channel. Converse is also struggling.
Executive Edition March 21, 2025
