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Opinion: What Independent Outdoor Retailers and REI Can Do to Create a Healthier Industry Ecosystem

It’s June, which means Spring line showings have already happened and too-early order deadlines are just around the…

News June 25, 2024
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OIA: Outdoor Participation Soars to Record High

Press Release: BOULDER, COLO [June 18, 2024] – Today, Outdoor Foundation (OF) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the…

News June 18, 2024
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Winners Announced for Circana Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards

Repeat winners and new entrants won this year’s Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards, which consumer behavior and data…

News June 17, 2024
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Retail Strategies That Are Working for Outdoor Specialty Stores

Everyone knows the outdoor market has been plagued with challenges recently. That’s nothing new. But where are the…

News June 13, 2024
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M&A Special Report: The Acquisition Outlook for the Active Outdoor Market

With higher interest rates raising the costs of capital and inventory still clogging the retail marketplace, mergers and…

News June 12, 2024
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Vista Outdoor Rejects Takeover Bid After Receiving Higher Offer For Ammo Business

Vista Outdoor Inc.’s board early Tuesday rejected MNC Capital’s upgraded offer to acquire the company, believing the proposal…

News May 30, 2024
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Hoka is Hot – But Is It Too Hot?

Editor’s note: The CEO of Deckers Brands commented on Hoka’s wholesale strategy during an earnings conference call last…

News May 28, 2024
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Hoka’s Growth Accelerates On Robust Full-Price Selling

Related story: Hoka Is Hot – But Is It Too Hot? Powered by increasing brand awareness, its rabid…

Executive Edition May 24, 2024
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Arc’teryx Drives Amer Sports to Robust Q1 Performance

Powered by an outstanding performance by Arc’teryx and solid gains by Salomon, Amer Sports reported first-quarter results that…

News May 21, 2024
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Sendero Provisions Charts Growth Plans in Outdoor and Beyond

Sendero Provisions Co. founder and CEO Hunter Harlow’s Waco, Texas apparel company is at an inflection point. The…

News May 20, 2024
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Yeti Discloses Mystery Ranch Acquisition Price

According to its recently filed first-quarter report, Yeti acquired Mystery Ranch, known for its durable load-bearing backpacks, bags,…

Executive Edition May 16, 2024
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