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New Ibex Ownership Aims to Rebuild Wholesale Relationships

A quick history of the rise and fall of an outdoor brand: Merino wool apparel brand Ibex was…

News March 20, 2024
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On Running Continues Meteoric Rise

Red-hot shoe brand On Running, which has become an important brand for outdoor retailers, posted revenue of 1.8…

News March 18, 2024
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Solo Brands’ New CEO Comments on Snoop Marketing Campaign

Solo Brands’ leadership called out ineffective marketing spending at the end of last year as a key issue…

News March 14, 2024
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Dick’s Posts Record Sales for 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods hit a new sales record in fiscal year 2023 at almost $13 billion and added…

News March 14, 2024
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Vail Resorts Lowers Full-Year Guidance on Challenging Snow Conditions

Vail Resorts reported a decline in skier visits for the second quarter of 2024 on “challenging conditions” at…

News March 13, 2024
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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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Artilect Studio Capitalizes on Merino Wool Trend

Merino wool has been gaining popularity in the outdoor industry for a while now. More consumers are becoming…

News March 6, 2024
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Arc’teryx, China Drive Amer Sports Gains In First Earnings Report

In its first earnings call since filing an IPO earlier this year, Amer Sports, parent company of Arc’teryx,…

News March 5, 2024
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Snowsports Merchandising Corporation and Sports Specialists Ltd. Form Winter Sports Retailers

Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC) and Sports Specialists Ltd (SSL) have merged to form Winter Sports Retailer, establishing the…

News March 5, 2024
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