Backcountry CEO Kevin Lenau on M&A, AI and Growing Loyalty
The outdoor retailer’s interim CEO shares details about the company’s growth strategy, artificial intelligence, recent acquisitions and how…
News October 27, 2025
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REI Communications VP Departs After Eight Years
Halley Knigge guided the company through its CEO transition earlier this year, the company's response through COVID-19 and…
News October 23, 2025
Lessons From the Outside: Z Supply’s Mandy Fry and Sun Day Red’s Brad Blankinship
The presidents of Z Supply and Sun Day Red highlighted what they learned in fashion and golf that…
Executive Edition October 17, 2025
Outdoor Retailer Moving to Minnesota, Announces New Leadership Direction
Organizers announced details about how they're reimagining the 2026 show after gathering feedback from brands, retailers and industry…
News October 2, 2025
Obermeyer Refreshes C-Suite Team
Following the appointment of new CEO Kris Kuster in June, Sport Obermeyer has hired three executives and promoted…
News October 1, 2025
Journeys President Andy Gray to Lead New Journeys Global Retail Group
The new Journeys Global Retail Group will bring together Journeys, the U.K.-based schuh and Canada's Little Burgundy under…
News September 30, 2025
Kari Traa’s People-First Marketing Strategy
North America Head of Marketing Taylor Murphy shares why the brand champions women in the outdoor industry and…
News September 24, 2025
Michael Fernandez Exits The Levy Group for Catalyst Brands
Fernandez, who oversaw the Volcom, Roxy, and Dakine licenses, among others, has been named chief wholesale and business…
News September 18, 2025
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
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 Founder Ron DiMenna Dies at Age 88
The Ron Jon family is mourning DiMenna, who founded Ron Jon in 1959 on the New Jersey Shore…
News September 8, 2025
