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Sole Tech Owner to Sell etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo to Nidecker Group

An interview with Pierre André Senizergues about the decision to sell, how he managed to keep control of…

News May 24, 2024
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Retailers, Brands, and Resorts Review Snow Season

“For among these winters there is one so endlessly winter that only by wintering through it will your heart survive.” …

News April 29, 2024
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686 Owner on Benefits of Slow and Steady Growth, Next Season’s Orders and More

Outerwear and apparel brand 686 made Circana’s Top 10 list of fastest growing brands. We spoke with founder…

News April 24, 2024
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How Fast-Growing Rab Plans to Stay True to its Core

With the rise of outdoor apparel worn by casual consumers who might only need a rain jacket to…

News April 15, 2024
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Vail Resorts Lowers Full-Year Guidance on Challenging Snow Conditions

Vail Resorts reported a decline in skier visits for the second quarter of 2024 on “challenging conditions” at…

News March 13, 2024
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Black Diamond Narrows Its Focus to Return to Growth

Black Diamond has narrowed its focus to put climbing at the center of everything it does as the…

News March 12, 2024
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What’s Selling at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado

Outdoor specialty retailer Bent Gate Mountaineering is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and the store’s leadership is…

News March 11, 2024
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Black Diamond Parent Company Resets Focus on Outdoor, Adventure Segments

Leadership at Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond and other brands, said the company is focusing efforts…

News March 8, 2024
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Snowsports Merchandising Corporation and Sports Specialists Ltd. Form Winter Sports Retailers

Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC) and Sports Specialists Ltd (SSL) have merged to form Winter Sports Retailer, establishing the…

News March 5, 2024
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Ski Brand Dynafit Targets Uphill Market In North America

In the past, many North American ski resorts had signs that said uphill skiers would be prosecuted for…

News February 27, 2024
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How Swedish Sportswear Brand Houdini Puts Sustainability at the Forefront

The term “sustainability” gets bandied about in the outdoor industry, with many companies trying to make it a…

News February 20, 2024
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