Top Outdoor Industry News Headlines
Hydro Flask Rolls Out Water Bottle Trade-In Program
In an interview with The Daily, Hydro Flask executives discussed incentivizing consumers to send in old or damaged products.
Turtle Fur Taps Jim Osgood as New CEO, Adds CFO, Marketing VP
The Vermont-based headwear company announced the new hires after owner Richard Sontag sold a majority stake in the business last year.
How Brands Can Activate at Outdoor Consumer Festival OAX
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.
Sea to Summit Promotes Tracy Brunz to VP Sales, Adds Regional Sales Directors
The adventure equipment brand also announced the addition of sales directors Seth Quackenbush and Brad Beanblossom.
L.L.Bean Calls 2022 Performance “Steady” With $1.8B in Revenue
Men’s and women’s apparel were standouts, while the travel category saw the largest gain for the outdoor retailer last year.
Topo Designs Receives Investment from Gart Capital Partners
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.
New OIA President Wants Industry to Stop Playing Defense
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.
Völkl Keeps Pushing Ahead After 100 Years
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.
REI Co-op Hires Musni as Chief People Officer, Promotes Speyer and Portilla
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.
How One Company is Doubling Down on the E-Moto Trend
Ohio-based Land Energy is ramping up distribution, adding staff and building out manufacturing for its e-motorcycles and batteries.
Despite Huge Snows in West, Poor Weather Elsewhere Impacts Global Ski Industry
Snowsports Industries America President Nick Sargent reviews how the snow season has unfolded around the world and how it may impact the snow industry.
After 50 Years, Patagonia Focuses On Leaving Lasting Legacy
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.
L.L.Bean Calls 2022 Performance “Steady” With $1.8B in Revenue
Men’s and women’s apparel were standouts, while the travel category saw the largest gain for the outdoor retailer last year.
Topo Designs Receives Investment from Gart Capital Partners
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.
New OIA President Wants Industry to Stop Playing Defense
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.
Völkl Keeps Pushing Ahead After 100 Years
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.
REI Co-op Hires Musni as Chief People Officer, Promotes Speyer and Portilla
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.
How One Company is Doubling Down on the E-Moto Trend
Ohio-based Land Energy is ramping up distribution, adding staff and building out manufacturing for its e-motorcycles and batteries.
Despite Huge Snows in West, Poor Weather Elsewhere Impacts Global Ski Industry
Snowsports Industries America President Nick Sargent reviews how the snow season has unfolded around the world and how it may impact the snow industry.
After 50 Years, Patagonia Focuses On Leaving Lasting Legacy
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.
Vail Resorts Lowers Guidance On Extreme Weather Woes
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.
Solo Brands Posts Massive Wholesale Growth In Q4, Nearly 200%
The Grapevine, Texas-based parent company of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Chubbies, reported net sales increased 11.8% to $197.2 million.
Whitewater Legend Bill Parks of Northwest River Supplies Dies
Parks was a major figure in the whitewater community, having founded NRS more than 50 years ago.
Smith Global Marketing Head Outlines Key Brand Initiatives
Taryn Ryan outlines key new product and business strategies for goggle and helmet specialist Smith, which has recorded three strong growth years.
Vail Resorts Lowers Guidance On Extreme Weather Woes
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.
Solo Brands Posts Massive Wholesale Growth In Q4, Nearly 200%
The Grapevine, Texas-based parent company of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Chubbies, reported net sales increased 11.8% to $197.2 million.
Whitewater Legend Bill Parks of Northwest River Supplies Dies
Parks was a major figure in the whitewater community, having founded NRS more than 50 years ago.
Smith Global Marketing Head Outlines Key Brand Initiatives
Taryn Ryan outlines key new product and business strategies for goggle and helmet specialist Smith, which has recorded three strong growth years.
The House Online and Brick-and-Mortar Store to Close
The influential St. Paul, Minn. specialty store and online business will be shuttered as parent Camping World Holdings focuses on its core RV business.
Vail Resorts Closing 19 Retail Locations in Aspen, Telluride
The closure list includes several retail banners in the area including Aspen Sports, Telluride Sports, Burton, The North Face, Patagonia, and more.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Ramp Up Store Growth After Record Year
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.
Keen Debuts Walking Shoe After Creative Director’s Skiing Injury
The company, known for hiking shoes and boots, recently announced the WK400, a curved shoe that propels Keen into a new footwear category.
Reigniting Legacy Apparel Brand Royal Robbins
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.
Opolis Optics Turns Plastic Bottles Into Goggles
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.
Cascade Designs Hires David Fee As Vice President Sales, Marketing
Fee has more than 25 years of experience working in the outdoor industry, including with Garmont North America, Bowtech Archery and Yakima Products.
Scott Allan Helps Puffin Ramp Up Growth
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.
Despite Huge Snows in West, Poor Weather Elsewhere Impacts Global Ski Industry
Snowsports Industries America President Nick Sargent reviews how the snow season has unfolded around the world and how it may impact the snow industry.
Outdoor Industry Press Releases
Picture Introduces Mountain Bike Collection
The new line, hitting stores in June 2023, features technical apparel and accessories for men and women.
Darn Tough Vermont Adds ‘Sit Ski Boss’ Trevor Kennison to Athlete Lineup
Kennison will support the development of the brand’s styles with a focus on the snow category.
Aleck Acquires Tocsen, Maker of Helmet-Mounted Crash Sensors
The company is to be fully integrated into the Aleck brand.

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.
