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News Brands and Retailers Industry Press Releases People Show News Sponsored Gear Events OR Winter OR Summer OAXContact Us Subscribe SUBSCRIBE News Brands and Retailers Industry Press Releases People Show News Sponsored Gear Events OR Winter OR Summer OAXAdvertise with Us Contact Us Subscribe Q Bell, Giro See Positive Momentum” in Market Share New partners and new product remain the focus as parent Vista Outdoor’s board keeps the door open on sale talks with MNC Capital. Read More Black Diamond Turnaround Continues Amid North America Rebound President Neil Fiske said the climbing brand remains focused on simplifying the business following 2023’s reset year.” Read More Independently-Owned KUHL Focuses on Continued Growth Staying true to its core values is working out for the privately-owned company, which says it doesn’t have to make short term quarterly decisions that would hurt brand equity to satisfy shareholders. Read More Burton and SPY’s Winning Moves in the Wholesale Game — Part 2 How your brand can effectively utilize digital tools to make strategic moves in the evolving wholesale landscape. Read More REI Reports Revenue Decline, Net Loss in 2023 Review It’s the second consecutive annual net loss for the outdoor retailer. Read More Retailers, Brands, and Resorts Review Snow Season Late snow and persistent inventory overstock issues made the winter of 2023–2024 a challenge. How did brands and retailers make it through and what did they learn that could help them find stability next season? Read More Amer Sports Sells ENVE Composites to PV3 Investments The sale returns ownership of Utah-based ENVE Composites to the state after eight years under Amer Sports. Read More Columbia Sportswear Co. Q1 Meets Expectations Mountain Hardwear reported a particularly strong quarter. Columbia Sportswear Company slightly raised its guidance for the year. Read More New Survey Reveals Consumers Demand Genuine Product Guidance Top 3 ways outdoor brands can leverage experts to build trust and accelerate sales. Read More Dovetail Workwear for Women Makes Inroads in Outdoor Specialty We spoke with co-founder and Head of Product Sara DeLuca about the workwear brand’s mission and growth strategy. Read More Independently-Owned 686 Focuses on Slow, Consistent and Profitable Growth Outerwear and apparel brand 686 made Circana’s Top 10 list of fastest growing brands in outdoor. We spoke with Founder and CEO Mike West to learn about the brand’s strategies that have helped 686 survive for more than 30 years. Read More Cotopaxi Names New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer The company also announced that Cotopaxi partner Stephan Jacob will assume a strategic growth role. Read More Outdoor Retailer Releases Initial Educational Programming for Summer Show More sessions will be added in the lead-up to the June event in Salt Lake. Read More Salomon President and CEO Steps Down Franco Fogliato is departing Salomon, which has been performing well in a tough market, effective immediately, according to parent company Amer Sports. Read More How Fast-Growing Rab Plans to Stay True to its Core The Daily visited Rab’s headquarters in Louisville, Colorado, to speak with brand leader Adam Chamberlain about the company’s mission, how business is going, and what it’s working on for 2025. Read More Amer Sports CEO Comments on Shift to DTC Model James Zheng provided several interesting details about the company, which owns Arc’teryx, Salomon, and other brands, and its strategy in a letter to shareholders as part of Amer’s annual report. Read More Retailer Backcountry North Focuses on Quality, Full Price Sales, and Up-and-Coming Brands Owner Tracy Mayer spoke with The Daily about her approach to customers, what’s working, PFAS, and the overall business picture for the year. Read More The Top 10 Fastest Growing Brands in Outdoor Specialty Channel Details about the brands that are working for retailers - even in a challenging market. Read More ! Updated: Teton Sports, Goodr, TikTok Shop, Liberty Mountain, GCI Outdoors, and More Exhibiting at OR This Year Some new and notable brands that have already signed up to exhibit include Canyon Coolers, COAL Headwear, GCI Outdoors, Goodr, Klymt, Liberty Mountain, Maine Outdoor Brands, Stansport, Westfield Outdoors, and many more. ! Updated: River Sports Outfitters, Bass Pro Shops, Vail Resorts Retail, L.L. Bean, Zappos, More Coming to OR Summer Retailers say they are on the hunt for new brands as Outdoor Retailer ramps up its new hosted buyer program. Over 500 buyers have already registered to attend the June show. ! Outdoor Retailer Launches Expansive Hosted Buyer Program OR has listened to its exhibitors and is making a substantial investment to bring more buyers to Outdoor Retailer Summer and future shows. Top Outdoor Industry News Headlines NewsBrands and Retailers Bell, Giro See Positive Momentum” in Market Share New partners and new product remain the focus as parent Vista Outdoor’s board keeps the door open on sale talks with MNC Capital. NewsBrands and Retailers Black Diamond Turnaround Continues Amid North America Rebound President Neil Fiske said the climbing brand remains focused on simplifying the business following 2023’s reset year.” NewsSponsored Is Affiliate Marketing Right for Your Brand? Affiliate marketing: is this a strategy you want to consider, and if so, what network is best for outdoor and active-based brands? NewsBrands and Retailers Independently-Owned KUHL Focuses on Continued Growth Staying true to its core values is working out for the privately-owned company, which says it doesn’t have to make short-term quarterly decisions that would hurt brand equity to satisfy shareholders. NewsSponsored Burton and SPY’s Winning Moves in the Wholesale Game — Part 2 How your brand can effectively utilize digital tools to make strategic moves in the evolving wholesale landscape. NewsShow News Outdoor Retailer and Collective Shows Collaborate For November 2024 Event Collective Shows will expand activewear, swimwear, and wellness offerings at Outdoor Retailer Winter this November in Salt Lake City. NewsPeople Michael Minter Joins Sorel as Brand VP Minter’s appointment was effective Monday as he joins the footwear brand from Reef. NewsBrands and Retailers Wolverine Worldwide Announces New Licensing Agreements The company announced licensing partnerships for Merrell and Saucony kids’ footwear and Merrell apparel and accessories. NewsBrands and Retailers REI Reports Revenue Decline, Net Loss in 2023 Review It’s the second consecutive annual net loss for the outdoor retailer. NewsBrands and Retailers Amer Sports Sells ENVE Composites to PV3 Investments The sale returns ownership of Utah-based ENVE Composites to the state after eight years under Amer Sports. NewsBrands and Retailers Columbia Sportswear Co. Q1 Meets Expectations Mountain Hardwear reported a particularly strong quarter. Columbia Sportswear Company slightly raised its guidance for the year. NewsBrands and Retailers Retailers, Brands, and Resorts Review Snow Season Late snow and persistent inventory overstock issues made the winter of 2023–2024 a challenge. How did brands and retailers make it through and what did they learn that could help them find stability next season? NewsSponsored Burton and SPY’s Winning Moves in the Wholesale Game — Part 2 How your brand can effectively utilize digital tools to make strategic moves in the evolving wholesale landscape. NewsShow News Outdoor Retailer and Collective Shows Collaborate For November 2024 Event Collective Shows will expand activewear, swimwear, and wellness offerings at Outdoor Retailer Winter this November in Salt Lake City. NewsPeople Michael Minter Joins Sorel as Brand VP Minter’s appointment was effective Monday as he joins the footwear brand from Reef. NewsBrands and Retailers Wolverine Worldwide Announces New Licensing Agreements The company announced licensing partnerships for Merrell and Saucony kids’...