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Vail Resorts Lowers Guidance On Extreme Weather Woes

Too much snow in the Western U.S. and not nearly enough in the East negatively impacted business for…

News March 10, 2023
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Solo Brands Posts Massive Wholesale Growth In Q4, Nearly 200%

Solo Brands, the Grapevine, Texas-based parent company of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Chubbies, saw a huge…

News March 9, 2023
Smith 3D Goggles

Smith Global Marketing Head Outlines Key Brand Initiatives 

(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) 3D-printed customized snow goggles. Helmets safe for climbing as well as skiing.…

News March 8, 2023
Water bottles at The House

The House Online and Brick-and-Mortar Store to Close

Camping World Holdings Inc. said it plans to close its action sports and outdoor specialty retailer The House.…

News March 7, 2023
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Vail Resorts Closing 19 Retail Locations in Aspen, Telluride

SSI Venture, the retail subsidiary of Vail Resorts, is planning to shutter 19 retail and equipment rental locations…

News March 7, 2023
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to Ramp Up Store Growth After Record Year 

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported record sales for 2022.  Leadership at the retailer said they plan to expand the Dick’s…

News March 7, 2023
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Keen Debuts Walking Shoe After Creative Director’s Skiing Injury

Outdoor footwear company Keen is branching out into the walking shoe segment. The Portland, Oregon-based company recently announced…

News March 6, 2023
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Reigniting Legacy Apparel Brand Royal Robbins

Erik Burbank wanted to know if Royal Robbins could be considered the first sustainable apparel brand, so he…

News March 6, 2023
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Opolis Optics Turns Plastic Bottles Into Goggles 

As he traveled the world, James Merrill came to realize that efforts to recycle and reduce plastic waste…

News March 3, 2023
Tyrone Hazen and Scott Allan

Scott Allan Helps Puffin Ramp Up Growth

(This story was updated on 8/29/2023.) What does your drink wear? Plenty, if Puffin Drinkwear has a say.…

News March 1, 2023
Black Diamond is seeing challenges in the wholesale channel

Inventory Overhang Dampens Black Diamond Results

Salt Lake City-based Clarus Corp., the parent company of Black Diamond Equipment, reported overall sales dropped 11.8% in…

News February 28, 2023
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