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Chris Metz, former Vista Outdoor CEO

Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz Exits at Request of Board

(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) Vista Outdoor announced Thursday morning that CEO Chris Metz has stepped down…

News February 2, 2023
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Vista Outdoor CEO Out; Neil Fiske Named President of Black Diamond

Several executive changes unfolded in the outdoor world on Thursday.

News February 2, 2023
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Pacsun’s Alfred Chang Named Fear of God CEO

The Los Angeles streetwear label founded by Jerry Lorenzo is one of the retailer’s top brands. Chang spent…

News January 26, 2023
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Rip Curl’s Dylan Slater Named Firewire CEO

Rip Curl North America President Dylan Slater, a key member of the global Rip Curl leadership team, is…

News January 26, 2023
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Rumpl Hires Kris Fry to Lead Creative

Portland outdoor blanket brand Rumpl said this week that it has hired Kris Fry as its new creative…

News January 25, 2023
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Vans Hires Bobby Goodwin to Lead DTC Merchandising

Vans announced to employees this morning that it has hired Bobby Goodwin, currently the head merchandising executive at…

News January 20, 2023
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Industry Sales Executive Erin Hawley Moves to Z Supply

Erin Hawley, who has had several high-profile sales jobs in the industry, has joined Z Supply as senior…

News January 20, 2023
Bobby Goodwin is leaving Tilly's

Tilly’s Head of Merchandise to Depart for New Opportunity

Well-known industry retail veteran Bobby Goodwin, currently senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Tilly’s, is leaving…

News January 18, 2023
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Ryan Mangan Joins O’Neill

Most recently, Ryan headed up sales for Kandui Holdings, which operates the Florence Marine X and Simple Shoes…

News January 5, 2023
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Cotopaxi Appoints Three New Executive Leaders

Salt Lake City, UT (December 20, 2022) — Certified B Corporationâ„¢ and impact-driven adventure lifestyle brand, Cotopaxi, is…

News December 20, 2022
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Outdoor Research Hires VP of E-Commerce

SEATTLE (Dec 1, 2022) — Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based maker of Trusted Gear for you to Thrive Outside,…

News December 19, 2022
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