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Lindsay Shumlas Craig Rowley Sara Westbrook Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi Refreshes Marketing, Product, Business Strategy with Key Hires

Craig Rowley joins as chief marketing officer and Sara Westbrook is Cotopaxi's new SVP of product and merchandising.…

News February 3, 2025
Matt Bolte, Marissa Pardini, and Ben Stubbington join Arc'teryx and Veilance

Matt Bolte, Marissa Pardini, and Ben Stubbington Join Arc’teryx

Bolte is Arc'teryx's chief merchandising officer, and former Vans exec Pardini and former Lululemon director Stubbington join Veilance.

News January 30, 2025
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Rab and Lowe Alpine’s Adam Chamberlain Departs Equip Outdoor

Jon Frederick, marketing director and former U.S. country manager, will relocate to Colorado from the U.K., where he…

News January 28, 2025
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Former Revelyst Sales Director Joins Oboz as VP of Sales

Lauren Colalillo has also worked with Wilson, Arc’teryx, Salomon, Coleman, and Marmot.

News January 23, 2025
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The Many Challenges Ahead for New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton

Laughton is a retail heavy hitter. Outdoor industry observers outline the many challenges she will face, including returning…

Executive Edition January 22, 2025
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The Team Behind Arc’teryx’s MO/GO Hiking Pants

Arc’teryx’s Cam Stuart brings his love of the outdoors, engineering, and health and safety to the brand’s R&D-focused…

News January 22, 2025
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Messe München Exec Tobias Gröber Leaving After 28-Year Run

Gröber, who started at ISPO as an intern, is headed to skilled trades and craft fair company Gesellschaft…

News January 22, 2025
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How Outdoor Element Doubled Sales in 2024

“Mike is a born inventor with a unique ability to develop his steady stream of ideas to market-ready…

News January 21, 2025
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Outdoor Industry Vet Tim Bantle Joins Filson

Bantle, who previously worked for VF Corp., Black Diamond Equipment, and Patagonia, will spearhead Filson's expansion into new…

News January 15, 2025
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RVCA and Volcom Updates Under New Licensees

We have an update on some leadership developments and other changes at Volcom and RVCA.

Executive Edition January 15, 2025
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Opinion: The Outdoor Industry’s Lack of Diversity is a Business Problem – Not a Social Issue

For the long-term health of the outdoor industry, we must come together to meaningfully improve outdoor inclusivity and…

News January 14, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series