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Backcountry and Outdoor Retailer to Partner in Big Way for Minneapolis Show

Backcountry is bringing its brand incubator concept to the Outdoor Retailer show floor in Minneapolis this August, contributing…

News May 13, 2026
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Salomon’s Strategy Behind “The Setlist,” a New Run and Music Series

Salomon marketing executive Virginie Murdison shares how The Setlist blends gravel running, live music and local culture into…

News May 12, 2026
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West Marine Said to Consider Chapter 11 Amid Heavy Debt Load

According to reports from Bloomberg, marine retail giant West Marine, a high-volume customer for some surf and outdoor…

News May 11, 2026
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Black Diamond Owner Clarus Corp. Launches Strategic Review That Could Lead to Sale

Clarus Corporation has initiated a formal review of strategic alternatives to unlock shareholder value while reporting a resilient…

News May 8, 2026
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Outdoor Research Names Experienced Exec Scott Kerslake Acting President

Kerslake brings nearly three decades of experience in the active outdoor industry, including at Nixon and Prana, to…

News May 7, 2026
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REI Narrows 2025 Losses by $102 Million as Union Targets Anniversary Sale for National Boycott

REI reported a $102 million bottom-line improvement Monday in its 2025 results, but the recovery faces an immediate…

News May 4, 2026
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Big Agnes at 25: Founder Bill Gamber on Innovation and the Industry’s Future

Big Agnes founder Bill Gamber discusses 25 years of innovation, the shift in modern camping expectations, and how…

News May 4, 2026
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Columbia Sportswear CEO Strikes Optimistic Note Despite U.S. Challenges in Q1

Columbia CEO Tim Boyle details the hunt for $80 million in tariff refunds and warns of Middle East…

News May 1, 2026
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Wholesale Experts to Discuss Digital Transformation

This upcoming webinar session is all about tackling wholesale pain points. The panel will dig into practical ways…

News April 28, 2026
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Maine Outdoor Brands: Uniting Over 200 Companies to Champion Outdoor Innovation

After forming at Outdoor Retailer in 2017, Maine Outdoor Brands now represents more than 200 brands, including Hyperlite,…

News April 28, 2026
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Vail Resorts: Skier Visits Decline 14.9% Due to Record Warmth, Low Snowfall

Skier visits to the Rockies declined 25% in what Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz described as one of…

News April 23, 2026
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