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Peter Sachs LOWA and Carlos Buhler

LOWA’s Outgoing U.S. G.M. Peter Sachs Doesn’t Hold Back

From his greatest achievements to his toughest challenges, Sachs reflects on nearly 30 years growing LOWA’s U.S. presence…

News September 16, 2025
Foot Locker

Dick’s Sporting Goods Closes Foot Locker Deal, Introduces North American Team

Longtime Nike exec Ann Freeman will work with Dick's Executive Chairman Ed Stack to lead Foot Locker North…

News September 8, 2025
Ron Jon Surf Shop

Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder Ron DiMenna Dies at Age 88

DiMenna founded Ron Jon in 1959 on the New Jersey Shore and expanded its retail fleet along the…

News September 8, 2025
Backcountry Washington DC

Backcountry Makes Second Acquisition; Former CFO Kevin Lenau Moves to Interim CEO

Backcountry has acquired cycling retailer Velotech Inc., which operates BikeTiresDirect, Western Bikeworks, and TriSports.

News September 4, 2025
April Peterson River Rock Outfitter

River Rock Outfitter’s Challenges from D.C. Go Beyond Tariffs

The Fredericksburg, Virg. outdoor retailer’s consumer base of federal workers have been ordered back to the office and…

News September 2, 2025
Roman Arnold Canyon

Founder Roman Arnold Returns to Canyon as Executive Chairman

Nicolas de Ros Wallace will step down as CEO of the German bike brand.

News August 28, 2025
Atle Enberget Tommy Listl Sweet Protection

Sweet Protection Co-Founder Atle Enberget Steps Down

Tommy Listl will now lead sales globally for the Oslo-based brand.

News August 27, 2025
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Rip Curl Cuts North America Jobs

A Rip Curl spokesperson shared details about who was impacted and the reasons behind the decision.

News August 26, 2025
Carly Gomez joins Crocs as chief marketing officer.

Former Vans Exec Carly Gomez Named CMO of Crocs Brand

Gomez worked for 16 years at Vans, where she had a stellar reputation and rose steadily through the…

News August 19, 2025
Takeya John Sanchez

Former Oakley and Costa Exec John Sanchez Named CEO of Takeya

The experienced sunglass executive, known for his product expertise, is jumping into the hydration space.

News August 19, 2025
Hydro Flask

Helen of Troy Names Former Nike Exec Scott Uzzell CEO

The parent company of Hydro Flask, Osprey, and other brands brings in new leadership as it looks to…

News August 14, 2025
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