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Outdoor Product Highlights from Overland Expo Mountain West

Among the adventure 4×4 rigs and van life setups at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado last…

News August 28, 2023
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Icebreaker President Talks Product Expansion, Brand Strategy

Merino-wool outdoor apparel brand icebreaker is in a battle against synthetic clothing. The company began with a focus…

News August 24, 2023
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Hot-Selling Goodr Sunglasses Targets Outdoor Market

Draw a Venn diagram of affordability, fashion, and functionality, and goodr sunglasses would sit dead center. The Inglewood,…

News August 23, 2023
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Hi-Tech Surf Sports Owner Kim Ball on Maui Devastation

The devastating fires in Maui have impacted thousands of people, including Kim Ball, the owner of Hi-Tech Surf…

News August 22, 2023
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Dick’s Lays Off 250 Workers, Cites Theft for Q2 Profit Drop

After a second quarter where profitability fell short, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a business optimization program that involved…

News August 22, 2023
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How Women’s Outdoor Brand Hikerkind Uses Community to Build Awareness

Up-and-coming women’s outdoor brand Hikerkind wants its products to fit into the everyday lives of its customers, and…

News August 21, 2023
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YPulse, Outdoor Retailer to Offer Webinar on Insights on Gen Z

Gen Z may be highly aware of all the environmental issues facing the planet, however, that doesn’t mean…

News August 18, 2023
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L.L.Bean Ups Its Wholesale Game, Eyes More Retail Expansion

Legacy outdoor brand L.L.Bean has been making moves to expand beyond its own stores, website, and long-running catalog.…

News August 17, 2023
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Mystery Ranch Narrows Focus to Tackle Industry Obstacles

Backpack brand Mystery Ranch is dealing with the same challenges that the rest of the industry is facing,…

News August 15, 2023
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With Late Closing Day, Mammoth Mountain Recoups Early Season Losses

For only the third time in its nearly 70-year history, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in California stayed open…

News August 14, 2023
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Merrell Down 16% on Inventory Overhang, Wholesale Challenges

Wolverine Worldwide, the parent company of footwear brands Saucony and Merrell, has appointed new leadership to correct course…

News August 10, 2023
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