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Pass Sales Up at Vail Resorts, Q1 Down on Poor Australian Weather

Details about Vail's financial performance for the first quarter, including how pass sales are playing out, revenue totals in the mountain segment, and fiscal year 2024 outlook.

Exped Carves Out Niche in Camping Mat Market

The Daily spoke with Tracy Collins, director of U.S. sales and marketing for Exped, about taking on a saturated market, the company's overall business health, and using DTC for marketing.

Winners Announced for the Inaugural Daily Awards

NEMO Equipment wins the Outdoor Brand of the Year for its innovative products that show a commitment to both performance and sustainability. We have details about the other winners as well.

Retail Check In With Powder7 Ski Shop in Golden, Colorado

The Daily stopped by snow retailer Powder7 to talk about its business model and hot ski and boot brands.

Core Outdoor Market $5.3 Billion Larger Since Pandemic

Julia Day of Circana discussed outdoor sales trends along with top-selling brands and items in the outdoor market at Outdoor Retailer Winter 2023.

How Founded Outdoors Gives Entrepreneurs a Lift

The Daily spoke with Enhao Li, director of curriculum, and Katie Doherty, director of partnerships for Founded Outdoors, about common obstacles for entrepreneurs, avoidable mistakes, and how they help solve those problems.

Vista Outdoor Rejects Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company, Appoints Co-CEOs

In a letter to Colt CZ, Vista said the offer would not be better for Vista's stockholders than the deal to sell the ammunition business to Czechoslovak Group. Vista also appointed co-CEOs Eric Nyman and Jason Vanderbrink.

Product Highlights From Outdoor Retailer 2023 Winter Show

The Daily walked the floor to speak with exhibitors about their products, stopping by BlenderCap, Pingora, Mainers, Ortovox, Grivel, OOSC, Cardo, Alpaka, and Goorin Bros.

VF Corp. Lays Off About 500 Under Reinvent Turnaround Plan

The company confirmed Wednesday that the global cuts impact salaried positions at all brands, geographies, and corporate.

Inside Teton Gravity Research’s Retail Expansion Plan

The Daily spoke with TGR co-founder Steve Jones about the unusual shape of the business, why it’s pushing to open more branded retail, and the overall state of the company.

Backcountry to Sell European Subsidiary to Decathlon

The move is part of Backcountry's efforts to narrow its focus on the North American market.

Vista Outdoor Receives Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company

Firearm maker Colt CZ Group offered to buy the company for $30 per share, or $1.74 billion, which, if accepted, would scrap the deal announced earlier this year to sell Vista's sporting products business to Czechoslovak Group.

Core Outdoor Market $5.3 Billion Larger Since Pandemic

Julia Day of Circana discussed outdoor sales trends along with top-selling brands and items in the outdoor market at Outdoor Retailer Winter 2023.

How Founded Outdoors Gives Entrepreneurs a Lift

The Daily spoke with Enhao Li, director of curriculum, and Katie Doherty, director of partnerships for Founded Outdoors, about common obstacles for entrepreneurs, avoidable mistakes, and how they help solve those problems.

Vista Outdoor Rejects Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company, Appoints Co-CEOs

In a letter to Colt CZ, Vista said the offer would not be better for Vista's stockholders than the deal to sell the ammunition business to Czechoslovak Group. Vista also appointed co-CEOs Eric Nyman and Jason Vanderbrink.

Product Highlights From Outdoor Retailer 2023 Winter Show

The Daily walked the floor to speak with exhibitors about their products, stopping by BlenderCap, Pingora, Mainers, Ortovox, Grivel, OOSC, Cardo, Alpaka, and Goorin Bros.

VF Corp. Lays Off About 500 Under Reinvent Turnaround Plan

The company confirmed Wednesday that the global cuts impact salaried positions at all brands, geographies, and corporate.

Inside Teton Gravity Research’s Retail Expansion Plan

The Daily spoke with TGR co-founder Steve Jones about the unusual shape of the business, why it’s pushing to open more branded retail, and the overall state of the company.

Backcountry to Sell European Subsidiary to Decathlon

The move is part of Backcountry's efforts to narrow its focus on the North American market.

Vista Outdoor Receives Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company

Firearm maker Colt CZ Group offered to buy the company for $30 per share, or $1.74 billion, which, if accepted, would scrap the deal announced earlier this year to sell Vista's sporting products business to Czechoslovak Group.

Outdoor Industry Contributes More Than $1 Trillion to U.S. Economy

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis' economic data shows the outdoor industry generated $1.1 trillion in economic output for the United States in 2022.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook for Year, Comments on Moosejaw, Public Lands

Details about how the company performed in the third quarter, plus what executives had to say about the Public Lands and Moosejaw integration, including if new Public Lands stores are planned.

Rab, Lowe Alpine CEO Matt Gowar to Step Down

Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip Outdoor Technologies, is stepping down 20 years after buying Rab. Equip is on the hunt for a new CEO to lead the company in its next phase of growth.

Backcountry’s First Wholesale Line Creates a Buzz at Outdoor Retailer

The e-commerce retailer is making a big wholesale push. The Daily talked with Chief Product Officer Colby Black to find out more about the strategy behind the move.

Outdoor Industry Contributes More Than $1 Trillion to U.S. Economy

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis' economic data shows the outdoor industry generated $1.1 trillion in economic output for the United States in 2022.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook for Year, Comments on Moosejaw, Public Lands

Details about how the company performed in the third quarter, plus what executives had to say about the Public Lands and Moosejaw integration, including if new Public Lands stores are planned.

Rab, Lowe Alpine CEO Matt Gowar to Step Down

Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip Outdoor Technologies, is stepping down 20 years after buying Rab. Equip is on the hunt for a new CEO to lead the company in its next phase of growth.

Backcountry’s First Wholesale Line Creates a Buzz at Outdoor Retailer

The e-commerce retailer is making a big wholesale push. The Daily talked with Chief Product Officer Colby Black to find out more about the strategy behind the move.

Sorel Names Cory Long President

Long most recently was global general manager and chief global merchant of DC Shoes, which was part of the Boardriders sale to Authentic Brands Group.

Updated: Report and Photos From Outdoor Retailer Winter

We have a complete report from the show floor plus photos from the booming Basecamp Bash on the first night of the event.

Outdoor Retailer Winter Kicks Off This Week in Salt Lake City

A wide variety of outdoor brands are exhibiting at Outdoor Retailer Winter this November, with products ranging from performance apparel and technical backpacks to camping hammocks and woolen blankets. We have all the details on the show here.

Embracing Technology: OTIS’s Retail Excellence with ENDVR

Discover the winning formula behind OTIS Eyewear's rise in retail excellence as they join forces with ENDVR. Get ready for a retail revolution!

Yeti Q3 Sales Flat as Company Manages Cooler Recall

Details about how Yeti performed in the third quarter, including the continuing impacts from product recalls.

Wolverine Worldwide Announces Layoffs, Restructuring as Sales Drop Double Digits

Merrell and Saucony underperformed in the quarter as the company continues to struggle.

DTC Boosts Black Diamond’s Q3 Results

Details about how Black Diamond Equipment performed in the third quarter, plus parent company Clarus Corp. comments on the inventory situation in the outdoor market.

Report and Photos from Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect Show

We also talk to several key retailers and GOA leadership about retail sales trends so far this year, including hot-selling brands and categories.

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Updated: Report and Photos From Outdoor Retailer Winter

We have a complete report from the show floor plus photos from the booming Basecamp Bash on the first night of the event.

Outdoor Industry Press Releases

NRF Economist Says 2023 Economy Has Seen ‘Vigorous Growth’

The economy has proven to be healthy even as it continues to slow, according to NRF's Monthly Economic Review.

Backpacker’s Pantry Names Kris Luikart VP of Operations

Luikart brings 10 years of experience in planning and operations within the food industry to this role.

Smith Expands Imprint 3D Custom Crafter Snow Goggle Offerings 

The brand now offers Imprint 3D Technology in Squad and Squad XL Frames.

November 14-16, 2023

Outdoor Retailer Winter takes place at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City at the start of the seasonal sales cycle.

June 17-19, 2024

Outdoor Retailer Summer is the national business-to-business commerce event at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center at the front of the summer buying season.