Sales Trends Improving at Rip Curl, Oboz Parent KMD Brands
Strong holiday sales and DTC success in November and December were offset by slow wholesale orders, according to…
News January 24, 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
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
REI CEO Eric Artz to Retire; Nike Exec Named CEO
Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director, will join as president on February 3 before assuming full…
News January 22, 2025
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
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
VF Corp. Implements More Layoffs in Reorganization
VF Corp.'s restructuring initiative, dubbed Reinvent, has cost $134.1 million as of September 2024.
News January 21, 2025
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
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
Lands’ End Refocuses on Customers, Reduces Inventory, and Grows its Licensing Partnerships
The brand’s executives hinted that it’s targeting L.L.Bean’s market share with its tote bags – although CEO Andrew…
Executive Edition January 15, 2025
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
