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Canadian Retailer Mountain Equipment Company Up For Sale

MEC's payment performance declined in December after showing signs of improvement, according to retail data and intelligence company…

News January 13, 2025
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Rumpl Founder Wylie Robinson Moves to Chairman Role

Josh Simpson, the former general manager of Snow Peak Campfield, joins the Portland, Oregon-based blanket brand as general…

News January 13, 2025
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REI Exits Experiences Business, Eliminating 428 Jobs

REI's finances show signs of improvement, according to a memo by CEO Eric Artz to employees. But more…

News January 8, 2025
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Sales Up at Osprey, Hydro Flask, Due to Demand and Distribution Growth

Growth in Helen of Troy's Home & Outdoor segment was offset by softer sales in other areas, leading…

News January 8, 2025
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Outdoor Bag Brands Evolve to Target Travel, Car-Camping Consumers

Eagle Creek’s Travis Campbell, Matador’s Chris Clearman, Kelty’s Nels Larson, and more weigh in on this year’s opportunities.

News January 7, 2025
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Skip Potter, Chief Digital Information Officer, Departs Columbia Sportswear

Potter, who formerly served as Nike's chief technology officer, joined Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Company in 2021.

News January 7, 2025
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Revelyst’s Acquisition by Strategic Value Partners Closes

After a lengthy strategic review and pushback from shareholders, Revelyst, and its portfolio including Simms Fishing, Fox Racing,…

News January 6, 2025
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Patrollers on Strike at Vail Resorts’ Park City Mountain in Utah

Patrollers want a $2 hourly wage increase. Owner Vail Resorts say wage increases have already outpaced inflation.

News January 6, 2025
John Lacy addressing a company meeting. File photo courtesy of Burton.

Burton CEO on Navigating Turbulence, Private Company Advantages, and More

Burton did something unheard of a few years ago: it asked retailers to place smaller orders. CEO John…

Executive Edition January 2, 2025
Mystery Ranch, Yeti, The North Face, Caroline Brown, Sale

The Stories that Defined the Outdoor Industry in 2024

The outdoor industry sprang into action this year, shaking up executive teams, cleaning up inventory, and trimming costs…

News December 23, 2024
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Birkenstock Beats Revenue Expectations, Outlines Fiscal 2025

In its first year as a public company, the German footwear company grew its revenue to EUR 1.8…

News December 18, 2024
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