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Outerwear sales rose slightly in the past 12 months

Spotlight on Outerwear Sales

The outerwear category has seen a small sales gain in the past 12 months thanks to the long…

News April 19, 2023
General Manager of Rock in Resole in Boulder, Colorado - Keiko Tanaka

Rock and Resole Climbing Store Finds Success in Specializing

As a specialty retailer laser-focused on climbing gear, Boulder store Rock and Resole has avoided the inventory overhang…

News April 18, 2023
Two skiers with Black Crows skis survey a mountain.

How Ski Brand Black Crows Adjusted to a Post-Pandemic Market 

Sales of Black Crows’ touring skis accelerated during the COVID pandemic, but now more people are buying all-terrain,…

News April 17, 2023
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Top Selling Snow Gear and More

As the snow season winds up, we checked in with Snowsports Industries America (SIA) President Nick Sargent to…

News April 12, 2023
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New Owners Plan to Expand Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores

(This story was updated on 9/26/2023.) Update: Eastern Mountain Sports has joined 1% of the Planet. The new…

News April 11, 2023
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Updated: Worker Action Shuts Down Ports of L.A., Long Beach

UPDATE: Employers, via the Pacific Maritime Association, reported Sunday work has since resumed at the ports of Los…

News April 7, 2023
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Altra, Smartwool Brands Get New Leaders

VF Corporation announced leadership changes at three of its emerging outdoor brands: Altra, Smartwool and icebreaker. Jen McLaren,…

News April 7, 2023
Jax store front in Fort Collins

Jax Owner Jim Quinlan on Business Trends, Hot Categories, Inventory Overload

(This story was updated on 7/28/2023.) To see what is happening at the retail level, The Daily met…

News April 6, 2023
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Vista Outdoor Announces Layoffs, Office Closures, Consolidation

Editor’s note: For updated information on the challenges at Vista Outdoor, see our most recent report on the…

News April 3, 2023
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Innovation Award Winner Geartrade Focuses on ‘Re-commerce’

(This story was updated on 7/28/2023). Keeping used gear in play is one of the best ways the…

News April 3, 2023
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Authentic Brands Group Strikes Deal to Buy Boardriders

Authentic Brands Group, the owner of Volcom and more than 40 other brands, said Friday it put forth…

News March 31, 2023
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