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“Who Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring?”: How Brands and Retailers Are Navigating Tariff Swings
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ANTA Sports to Buy Jack Wolfskin from Topgolf Callaway Brands
Topgolf acquired Germany-based Jack Wolfskin in 2019 for $476 million and is selling it for much less. Jack Wolfskin tried unsuccessfully to expand in the U.S. market.
News April 10, 2025
Update: OIA Provides Information on Tariffs, Solicits Help from Industry
From tariff rates to what’s exempt, Ron Sorini and Megan Costello of Sorini, Samet & Associates demystified details around the Trump administration's new tariffs, and outlined how outdoor businesses can…
News April 9, 2025
Ciele Athletics Appoints Former Vans Exec Jano Arabaghian as First CEO
Arabaghian was most recently the head of action sports sales for Vans North America.
News April 8, 2025
How Brands Can Track and Reward In-Store Purchases with Consumer Cash Back
ENDVR’s Consumer Cash Back feature directly links online promotions and offline transactions, ensuring brands can optimize their campaigns.
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Oboz and Rip Curl Parent Company Comments on Tariff Impact
KMD Brands detailed how they are working to mitigate the impacts of the new tariffs announced last week by the Trump administration.
News April 7, 2025
VF Corp. Appoints Abhishek Dalmia Chief Operating Officer
Dalmia has served as VF's executive vice president and chief strategy, transformation, and digital officer since March 2024.
News April 7, 2025
Vibram Doubles U.S. Business Post-COVID by Blending Function with Fashion
The Italian sole maker was at Paris Fashion Week this year, but it isn't departing from its outdoor roots, said North America President and Global Chief Brand Officer Fabrizio Gamberini.
News April 7, 2025
“There’s No Way This Can Last”: Surf and Outdoor Industry on New Tariffs
From price increases to cost-cutting, leaders at Vissla, Eagle Creek, La Jolla Group, and more grapple with how to respond to increased tariffs on U.S. imports
News April 4, 2025
Updated: Economic and Retail Experts Warn Tariffs Could Slow Sales Growth in 2025
Companies, trade groups, and economists react to the new Trump administration tariffs announced Wednesday, including how they could impact retail sales and consumer spending.
News April 3, 2025
Outdoor Retailer Shares Program for Industry Day
Leaders from Google, Salomon, Cotopaxi, Salomon, Orvis, and more will discuss rapidly changing trade policy, new technologies, and marketing trends at the half-day conference in June.
News April 1, 2025
