Top Outdoor Industry News Headlines
Report and Photos from Day One of The Big Gear Show
The Daily walked the floor and spoke with exhibitors and attendees to get their impressions. Click through the slideshow to see the brands and people who were on the show floor.
Rumpl Doubles Down on Outdoor Market After Learning Hard Growth Lessons
Wylie Robinson, CEO of the Portland, Oregon-based blanket brand, spoke about how he’s consolidating the product mix, the pitfalls of Rumpl’s NFL licensing deal, and how the business is moving into a more mature stage.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Posts Q1 Sales Decline
The industry customer's sales and profits missed expectations in the quarter ended April 29.
OR Attendees Can Learn What’s Hot With Outdoor Consumers at OAX
The upcoming outdoor adventure consumer event will take place June 17-18 in Huntsville, Utah, at Snowbasin Resort.
Sync’s B2B Apparel Solutions Are Built For Success
Long relationships in the industry help shape the products and performance.
Bike Retailers Ride Inventory Glut As Demand Softens
Bike shop owners are looking for creative ways to move excess inventory as the COVID-19 pandemic boom fades out. We checked in with data firm Circana and industry experts for insights. Bright spots include electric and gravel bikes.
Columbia Sportswear Announces Sorel President Stepping Down
Mark Nenow led the Sorel brand to $347 million in net sales in 2022.
Patagonia Sues Nordstrom For Allegedly Selling Fake Shirts
The complaint, filed with a California federal court, states that the sweatshirts and T-shirts are being sold in Nordstrom Rack stores.
Outdoor Retailer Summer to Debut Many Changes at Upcoming Show
The leadership of Outdoor Retailer highlights this year's offerings, including a redesigned floor plan layout, the Outdoor Adventure X experience, and education and community components.
Empower Your Brand’s Growth with vvast’s New Entry Point Packages
Introducing vvast's 360 Approach to D2C for High-Growth Brands.
Wolverine Worldwide Announces Leadership Appointments
Chris Hufnagel was named company president and Janice Tennant and Rob Griffiths were added as key brand leaders to support Wolverine's global brand-building strategy.
Specialty Retailer Feral’s Used Gear Model Boosts Bottom Line
We toured the Denver-based outdoor specialty retailer to learn about business trends, future plans, and what's hot on store shelves.
Sync’s B2B Apparel Solutions Are Built For Success
Long relationships in the industry help shape the products and performance.
Bike Retailers Ride Inventory Glut As Demand Softens
Bike shop owners are looking for creative ways to move excess inventory as the COVID-19 pandemic boom fades out. We checked in with data firm Circana and industry experts for insights. Bright spots include electric and gravel bikes.
Columbia Sportswear Announces Sorel President Stepping Down
Mark Nenow led the Sorel brand to $347 million in net sales in 2022.
Patagonia Sues Nordstrom For Allegedly Selling Fake Shirts
The complaint, filed with a California federal court, states that the sweatshirts and T-shirts are being sold in Nordstrom Rack stores.
Outdoor Retailer Summer to Debut Many Changes at Upcoming Show
The leadership of Outdoor Retailer highlights this year's offerings, including a redesigned floor plan layout, the Outdoor Adventure X experience, and education and community components.
Empower Your Brand’s Growth with vvast’s New Entry Point Packages
Introducing vvast's 360 Approach to D2C for High-Growth Brands.
Wolverine Worldwide Announces Leadership Appointments
Chris Hufnagel was named company president and Janice Tennant and Rob Griffiths were added as key brand leaders to support Wolverine's global brand-building strategy.
Specialty Retailer Feral’s Used Gear Model Boosts Bottom Line
We toured the Denver-based outdoor specialty retailer to learn about business trends, future plans, and what's hot on store shelves.
BOA Launches Major Expansion into Ski Boot Market
The Daily spoke with BOA CEO Shawn Neville in an exclusive interview about how BOA plans to scale its new ski boot business into a market leader.
Hoka Adds More than $500 million in Revenue for Year
Deckers Brands expects to grow Hoka into a multibillion-dollar business in the near future.
Alterra Mountain Company Bets Big on Next Year
The Denver-based mountain resort company spoke with The Daily about its strategy to deploy $500 million for capital improvements at its resorts.
Timberland Impacted by Inventory Challenges in Americas Region
Details about how Timberland performed around the world for the quarter and full year ended April 1.
BOA Launches Major Expansion into Ski Boot Market
The Daily spoke with BOA CEO Shawn Neville in an exclusive interview about how BOA plans to scale its new ski boot business into a market leader.
Hoka Adds More than $500 million in Revenue for Year
Deckers Brands expects to grow Hoka into a multibillion-dollar business in the near future.
Alterra Mountain Company Bets Big on Next Year
The Denver-based mountain resort company spoke with The Daily about its strategy to deploy $500 million for capital improvements at its resorts.
Timberland Impacted by Inventory Challenges in Americas Region
Details about how Timberland performed around the world for the quarter and full year ended April 1.
The North Face Grows 17% for the Year Despite Tough Consumer Climate
The North Face also had a strong fourth quarter while VF’s other major brands were either down or flat.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Comments on Public Lands and Moosejaw
Large industry customer Dick's Sporting Goods reported strong first quarter results as it continues to buck a slowdown in consumer spending.
Canada Goose Sales Up 31.4% on International Success
The company said it is looking to grow in the future by increasing its appeal with younger customers, growing its DTC network, and expanding into new product categories.
Helly Hansen Q1 Revenue Jumps 22.9%
Details about what drove growth at Helly Hansen and at SportChek, a large industry account which is also owned by Canadian Tire Corporation.
Outdoor Retailer Announces Finalists for Inspiration Awards
The winners will be announced at the live awards ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City on June 20, 2023, at Outdoor Retailer Summer.
Oboz To Increase Global Footprint On Strong Sales
The Bozeman, Montana-based footwear brand reported big sales growth for the first nine months of the fiscal year. Parent company KMD Brands detailed Oboz's growth strategy for product, and the wholesale and DTC channels this week.
Garmin’s Women of Adventure Campaign Continues to Expand and Evolve
Garmin Associate Director of Outdoor Marketing Audra Ratliff tells us about the strategy behind the Women of Adventure campaign and how the company has expanded it over the years.
KAVU Founder Shares Lessons Learned After 30 Years in Business
As the outdoor brand hits the three-decade mark, The Daily spoke with founder Barry Barr about business lessons he’s learned, sales trends, and where the company is headed.
How Industry Brands and Retailers are Adapting to New Consumer Trends
Representatives from REI, Burton, and Erik’s Bike Shop shared ideas for reaching more consumers at the Sea Otter Classic Summit, including rentals, e-commerce data, and removing friction from the sales process.
Outdoor Industry Press Releases
Royal Robbins Launches Spring 2024 Collection
The Spring 2024 Royal Robbins collection will debut at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect Show June 12-15 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Tread Labs Debuts Spring ‘24 Sandal Line
The collection features premium components, elevated styles and flip flops.
Alterra Mountain Company Releases Its First Impact Report
The company announces 2030 sustainability goals with science-based targets.
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.