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Opinion: Outdoor Brands Must Break Down Internal Silos and Embrace the Brand Marketplace Model 

The outdoor industry is at a critical juncture. Customer demand has plummeted from pandemic-fueled highs, retailers are over-inventoried,…

News September 17, 2024
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Czechoslovak Group Sweetens Its Offer to Buy Vista Outdoor’s Ammo Arm

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) increased its previous offer to buy Vista Outdoor’s ammunition arm to include a 7.5% stake…

News September 16, 2024
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Four Trends That Should Drive Retailers’ Holiday Strategies

Still-potent economic uncertainty is encouraging consumers to be savvier as they browse and buy. But while there may…

News September 16, 2024
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Vista Outdoor Execs to Receive $1.2 Million Bonuses to Complete Strategic Review

This story was updated to correct Jason Vanderbrink’s job title. Vanderbrink is the CEO of The Kinetic Group…

News September 12, 2024
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Backcountry Acquired by Tech Platform CSC Generation Enterprise

Technology platform CSC Generation Enterprise has acquired outdoor retailer Backcountry, a large account for the outdoor industry, including…

News September 10, 2024
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Vista Outdoor Delays Shareholder Vote Again on CSG Acquisition to Consider Offer From MNC Capital

Vista Outdoor received a new offer from MNC Capital to acquire the company and is delaying its scheduled…

News September 10, 2024
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Snow Peak USA Leans into Hospitality to Soften the Post-COVID Slump

Snow Peak USA is managing the post-pandemic outdoor gear sales slump by investing in hospitality, which not only…

News September 9, 2024
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Mountain Warehouse Founder Mark Neale Aims to Bring Eastern Mountain Sports Back to its Former Glory

U.K.-based Mountain Warehouse wasn’t planning on acquiring a well-known U.S. retailer as part of its global expansion strategy…

News September 5, 2024
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Strong Second Quarter Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its full-year guidance on Wednesday  after delivering strong second quarter results, with net sales…

News September 4, 2024
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Updated: Mountain Warehouse Approved to Buy Eastern Mountain Sports Stores

Update: Mountain Warehouse acquired the EMS brand name, seven EMS stores, the company’s website, and other assets for…

News August 30, 2024
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Birkenstock Reports Record Revenue, Misses Expectations

German sandal maker Birkenstock reported another revenue record for its latest quarter ending June 30, but missed expectations,…

News August 29, 2024
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