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Roger Barton Outdoor Research

Outdoor Research Announces President Roger Barton is Departing

Barton joined Outdoor Research in 2018, initially leading finance and operations, before becoming president in 2020.

News April 13, 2026
Helly Hansen

Helly Hansen Bolsters Leadership by Expanding Joseph Alkire’s Role

Kontoor Brands' Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Operations Joseph Alkire will now also take on global…

News April 8, 2026
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Burton CEO John Lacy to Exit

SESO has confirmed that John Lacy, who started at Burton answering customer service calls and rose to CEO…

News April 7, 2026
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Remembering Don Hansen, Legendary Surfboard Shaper and Founder of Hansen Surfboards

Hansen was a legendary surfboard shaper, tandem surfing champion, early investor in Ocean Pacific, and founder of Hansen…

News April 2, 2026
Oakley has named fashion designer Matthew M. Williams, who has worked and collaborated with brands such as Givenchy, Nike and Dior, as creative director of apparel, footwear and accessories (AFA).

Oakley Names Fashion Designer Matthew M. Williams Creative Director of Footwear and Apparel

Williams, who has worked and collaborated with brands such as Givenchy, Nike and Dior, is tasked with defining…

News March 26, 2026
OIA Rendezvous

Outdoor Execs Commit to Collaborate at OIA Rendezvous After 10-Year Hiatus

Attendees such as Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert, REI Chief New Ventures and Impact Officer Susan Viscon, Youngone Corp.…

News March 24, 2026
Paul Naude and Stokehouse are making a play to acquire Rip Curl from KMD Brands.

Updated: Paul Naude Makes Play for Rip Curl

Naude tells SESO why Stokehouse wants to buy Rip Curl. KMD put out a statement Tuesday morning in…

News March 23, 2026
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Lululemon Holds Firm in Proxy Battle with Founder Chip Wilson, Appoints Former Levi’s CEO to Board

Lululemon, which is in the midst of a battle with its founder Chip Wilson, beat Wall Street expectations…

News March 19, 2026
Gregg Bagni

The Outdoor and Bicycle Industries Mourn Gregg Bagni

Bagni, former Schwinn marketing SVP and a partner at White Road Investments, reportedly died in a snowboarding accident…

News March 18, 2026
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SCARPA Names New North America CEO

Jonathan Degenhardt will take over as CEO of SCARPA North America as longtime CEO Kim Miller prepares for…

News March 11, 2026
VF Corp. Caroline Brown

Updated: North Face President Caroline Brown to Exit

VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell shares why Brown, who joined TNF two years ago, will be replaced by…

News March 10, 2026
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