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Jack Wolfskin ANTA Sports

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…

News April 10, 2025
Customs officer tariffs

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…

News April 9, 2025
Ciele Jano Arabaghian

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
Oboz Public Lands

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…

News April 7, 2025
Vibram Fabrizio Gamberini Jacob Baldry

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…

News April 7, 2025
Outdoor and surf brands and retailers react to tariffs

“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…

News April 4, 2025
Shipping containers and tariffs

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…

News April 3, 2025
Salomon's Jenni Staudacher, Christy Sports' Pete LaBore, and Cotopaxi's Lindsay Shumlas

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…

News April 1, 2025
Kristin Shane of REI

REI Names Kristin Shane New Head of Merchandising

Shane previously worked at The Guitar Center, PetSmart, and Target among other companies.

News March 31, 2025
Arc'teryx in Covent Garden London

Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Details Ongoing Shift to DTC in Annual Report

“We believe we have a unique opportunity to continue shifting our business model from wholesale to DTC, while…

News March 28, 2025
Altra Running President Jen McLaren

Altra President Jen McLaren Shares Go-Forward Plan

The Altra leader shared the brand’s annual revenue, the running category Altra will target next, and the wholesale…

Executive Edition March 25, 2025
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