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Young Leaders to Watch

Wanted: Young Leaders to Watch Submissions

We are looking for team members who are 40 years old or younger and are making a positive…

News May 9, 2025
Yeti_Drinkware

Tariffs to Strain Yeti Inventory in 2025; Some New Products to Debut Outside of U.S., Others Delayed

Recent tariff increases to as high as 145% on products from China will put a strain on the…

News May 8, 2025
Mary Beth Laughton REI CEO

REI CEO Addresses Co-op’s Challenges and Opportunities at Annual Meeting; Members Reject Board Picks

Tariffs, public lands threats, labor disputes, and ongoing financial challenges are just some of the issues Laughton addressed…

News May 8, 2025
Saucony Gore-Tex shoe

Saucony, Merrell Drive Revenue Growth at Wolverine Worldwide 

Merrell and Saucony were the standouts among the Wolverine brands. However, like other publicly traded companies, Wolverine withdrew…

News May 8, 2025
Adam Ketcheson Rossignol

Rossignol Appoints Outdoor Veteran Adam Ketcheson Chief Commercial Officer

Ketcheson is the former chief commercial officer of Canada's Mountain Equipment Company.

News May 7, 2025
REI CFO Shannon Damen

REI Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton continues to build her own management team.

News May 7, 2025
Helly Hansen Spring 2024

Helly Hansen Plans Outlined by Soon-To-Be Owner Kontoor

With regulatory approvals now cleared, the acquisition of Helly Hansen is expected to close in May. Kontoor executives…

Executive Edition May 7, 2025
Patagonia Corey Simpson Rugged Thread Kim Kinney and Bill and Paul's Sporthaus Jon Holmes

Outdoor Gear Repairs Ramp Up to Meet Increased Demand from Consumers

Brands such as Patagonia, Burton, and more, along with retailers and third-party repair services, are making gear repairs…

News May 6, 2025
Osprey at Public Lands

Helen of Troy CEO Noel Geoffroy Departs After One Year

The CEO of the Hydro Flask and Osprey parent company joined Helen of Troy in March 2024. The…

News May 2, 2025
LOWA Boots Peter Sachs

Longtime LOWA Boots U.S. General Manager Peter Sachs Steps Down

Sachs, who launched LOWA's U.S. operations in 1996, will help in the transition to a new leader.

News May 2, 2025
Adobe photo of Columbia store.

Columbia Plans to Take Share During Tariff Turmoil, Will Hold 2025 Prices Steady

While the company expects to incur an additional $40 million to $45 million in costs due to tariffs…

Executive Edition May 1, 2025
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