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In an interview with The Daily, Hydro Flask executives discussed incentivizing consumers to send in old or damaged products.

The Vermont-based headwear company announced the new hires after owner Richard Sontag sold a majority stake in the business last year.

Ahead of the Outdoor Adventure X event June 17-18 in Huntsville, Utah, The Daily spoke with three companies with experience activating at outdoor consumer events, including the Overland Expo.  

The adventure equipment brand also announced the addition of sales directors Seth Quackenbush and Brad Beanblossom.

Men’s and women’s apparel were standouts, while the travel category saw the largest gain for the outdoor retailer last year.

The Colorado-based brand spoke to The Daily about using the funding to expand brick-and-mortar, make the outdoors more accessible, and target young Millennials and Gen Z consumers.

The Outdoor Industry Association announced today Kent Ebersole is the organization's new president. In an interview with The Daily, Ebersole discussed his vision for the future, which includes taking a proactive stance on environmental challenges.

In an interview with The Daily, Völkl President Jonathan Wiant talks about the go-forward strategy, new product innovation and why the company remains committed to manufacturing in Germany. 

Apple Musni joins the co-op as chief people officer March 20. Chris Speyer has been promoted to senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, and Isabelle Portilla has been promoted to vice president, Co-op Brands.

Ohio-based Land Energy is ramping up distribution, adding staff and building out manufacturing for its e-motorcycles and batteries.

Snowsports Industries America President Nick Sargent reviews how the snow season has unfolded around the world and how it may impact the snow industry.

In an interview with The Daily, the outdoor juggernaut discusses plans to build the market for secondhand goods, forge key business partnerships, and further its environmental activism.

Men’s and women’s apparel were standouts, while the travel category saw the largest gain for the outdoor retailer last year.

The Colorado-based brand spoke to The Daily about using the funding to expand brick-and-mortar, make the outdoors more accessible, and target young Millennials and Gen Z consumers.

The Outdoor Industry Association announced today Kent Ebersole is the organization's new president. In an interview with The Daily, Ebersole discussed his vision for the future, which includes taking a proactive stance on environmental challenges.

In an interview with The Daily, Völkl President Jonathan Wiant talks about the go-forward strategy, new product innovation and why the company remains committed to manufacturing in Germany. 

Apple Musni joins the co-op as chief people officer March 20. Chris Speyer has been promoted to senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, and Isabelle Portilla has been promoted to vice president, Co-op Brands.

Ohio-based Land Energy is ramping up distribution, adding staff and building out manufacturing for its e-motorcycles and batteries.

Snowsports Industries America President Nick Sargent reviews how the snow season has unfolded around the world and how it may impact the snow industry.

In an interview with The Daily, the outdoor juggernaut discusses plans to build the market for secondhand goods, forge key business partnerships, and further its environmental activism.

Too much snow in the Western U.S. and not enough in the East has resulted in challenging conditions for the company's ski resorts.

The Grapevine, Texas-based parent company of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Chubbies, reported net sales increased 11.8% to $197.2 million.

Parks was a major figure in the whitewater community, having founded NRS more than 50 years ago.

Taryn Ryan outlines key new product and business strategies for goggle and helmet specialist Smith, which has recorded three strong growth years.

Too much snow in the Western U.S. and not enough in the East has resulted in challenging conditions for the company's ski resorts.

The Grapevine, Texas-based parent company of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Chubbies, reported net sales increased 11.8% to $197.2 million.

Parks was a major figure in the whitewater community, having founded NRS more than 50 years ago.

Taryn Ryan outlines key new product and business strategies for goggle and helmet specialist Smith, which has recorded three strong growth years.

The influential St. Paul, Minn. specialty store and online business will be shuttered as parent Camping World Holdings focuses on its core RV business.

The closure list includes several retail banners in the area including Aspen Sports, Telluride Sports, Burton, The North Face, Patagonia, and more.

Dick's executives said they plan to expand the Dick's House of Sports experiential store banner. They also reiterated the company's commitment to the outdoor industry but did not outline new store plans for Public Lands. 

The company, known for hiking shoes and boots, recently announced the WK400, a curved shoe that propels Keen into a new footwear category.

Erik Burbank, newly appointed global brand president, sees an opportunity to reinvigorate the 55-year-old company. Part of his approach is to focus on the story of its founders, who were pioneers in sustainability and in the outdoor industry.

The goggles and sunglasses brand won an Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show. The Maine Outdoor Brands organization has been a key supporter of the start-up.

Fee has more than 25 years of experience working in the outdoor industry, including with Garmont North America, Bowtech Archery and Yakima Products.

The former head of Hydro Flask, now Interim CEO of Puffin, is working with the founders of the fast-growing accessories brand to take it to the next level. Puffin recently closed a Series A fundraising round for an undisclosed sum.