Top Outdoor Industry News Headlines

For NW Alpine, Made in America Not as Simple as it Sounds

The Daily spoke with CEO Bill Amos about the ups and downs the Oregon-based apparel and outerwear brand has experienced with its U.S. manufacturing business and more.

Rumpl Adds New Sales Director, Wholesale Marketing Manager

The outdoor blanket company has hired Tom Stolz as global director of sales and Mariah Agee as wholesale marketing manager.

Outdoor Industry Participation Still Up Despite Retailer Struggles

OIA hosted a webinar with executives from data firm Circana and brands Cotopaxi and Eagle Creek to discuss outdoor market trends and business insights.

Revelyst Acquires Golf Simulator Platform, Takes Another Step Toward Separation

The company cleared a regulatory hurdle with the SEC towards its plan to spin off its outdoor brands from its sporting products/ammunition group.

5 Essential Strategies to Increase Brand Sales in Wholesale Channels

Discover five quick tips to drive sales in wholesale by leveraging strong relationships, in-depth product education, and targeted incentives.

Vail Resorts Retail, River Sports Outfitters, Bass Pro Shops, Urban Outfitters, L.L. Bean and Many More Coming to OR Summer 

Retailers say they are on the hunt for new brands as Outdoor Retailer ramps up its hosted buyer program. Over 500 buyers have already registered to attend the June show.

Overland Expo Adds B2B Buyer Component to Upcoming Arizona Event

The new Buyer Summit on May 15-16 is intended to educate buyers about overland trends, companies, and products. The summit is in conjunction with Overland Expo West 2024 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

New Ibex Ownership Aims to Rebuild Wholesale Relationships

The brand was well known in the industry and sold in specialty retailers until it went fully DTC in 2017. Soon after that it was sold off. Now a new group of loyalists are trying to bring it back.

On Running Continues Meteoric Rise

The fast-growing Swiss shoe brand with the eye-catching soles is posting massive revenue gains. Details from the company's most recent earnings report.

Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards Entry Window Opens

The awards recognize the most innovative new outdoor products, services, and materials introduced in the past year. The deadline to enter is April 24.

Bridging DTC and Wholesale: Your Brand’s Path to Growth

Discover how blending DTC and wholesale strategies with a dash of tech can boost your brand's sales and market presence.

Solo Brands’ New CEO Comments on Snoop Marketing Campaign

Chris Metz discussed what worked and what didn’t in Solo Stove’s expensive marketing campaign that did not lead to a holiday sales surge. Execution, rather than Snoop, was the issue, he said.

5 Essential Strategies to Increase Brand Sales in Wholesale Channels

Discover five quick tips to drive sales in wholesale by leveraging strong relationships, in-depth product education, and targeted incentives.

Vail Resorts Retail, River Sports Outfitters, Bass Pro Shops, Urban Outfitters, L.L. Bean and Many More Coming to OR Summer 

Retailers say they are on the hunt for new brands as Outdoor Retailer ramps up its hosted buyer program. Over 500 buyers have already registered to attend the June show.

Overland Expo Adds B2B Buyer Component to Upcoming Arizona Event

The new Buyer Summit on May 15-16 is intended to educate buyers about overland trends, companies, and products. The summit is in conjunction with Overland Expo West 2024 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

New Ibex Ownership Aims to Rebuild Wholesale Relationships

The brand was well known in the industry and sold in specialty retailers until it went fully DTC in 2017. Soon after that it was sold off. Now a new group of loyalists are trying to bring it back.

On Running Continues Meteoric Rise

The fast-growing Swiss shoe brand with the eye-catching soles is posting massive revenue gains. Details from the company's most recent earnings report.

Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards Entry Window Opens

The awards recognize the most innovative new outdoor products, services, and materials introduced in the past year. The deadline to enter is April 24.

Bridging DTC and Wholesale: Your Brand’s Path to Growth

Discover how blending DTC and wholesale strategies with a dash of tech can boost your brand's sales and market presence.

Solo Brands’ New CEO Comments on Snoop Marketing Campaign

Chris Metz discussed what worked and what didn’t in Solo Stove’s expensive marketing campaign that did not lead to a holiday sales surge. Execution, rather than Snoop, was the issue, he said.

Dick’s Posts Record Sales for 2023

During its earnings call, Dick's leadership commented on the outdoor segment, including thoughts on Moosejaw's integration into Public Lands.

Vail Resorts Lowers Full-Year Guidance on Challenging Snow Conditions

In a conference call with investors, Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch said snowfall was approximately 42% lower this quarter than at the same time last year.

From Nature. For Nature.

Teflon EcoElite™ is a finish containing 60 percent renewably sourced raw material derived from plant-based sources that offer durable water-based stain repellency on a range of fabrics.

Black Diamond Narrows Its Focus to Return to Growth

Reducing SKU counts, a laser focus on climbing, and a big apparel push are some of the go-forward plans detailed by Brand President Neil Fiske during parent company Clarus Corporation’s investor day Monday.

Dick’s Posts Record Sales for 2023

During its earnings call, Dick's leadership commented on the outdoor segment, including thoughts on Moosejaw's integration into Public Lands.

Vail Resorts Lowers Full-Year Guidance on Challenging Snow Conditions

In a conference call with investors, Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch said snowfall was approximately 42% lower this quarter than at the same time last year.

From Nature. For Nature.

Teflon EcoElite™ is a finish containing 60 percent renewably sourced raw material derived from plant-based sources that offer durable water-based stain repellency on a range of fabrics.

Black Diamond Narrows Its Focus to Return to Growth

Reducing SKU counts, a laser focus on climbing, and a big apparel push are some of the go-forward plans detailed by Brand President Neil Fiske during parent company Clarus Corporation’s investor day Monday.

What’s Selling at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado

The Daily toured the store with Ryan Mayer, Bent Gate Mountaineering’s general manager, to find out what’s selling and what’s going on in the industry.

Notable Buyers Signing Up for Outdoor Retailer

Includes a list of the notable retail buyers already signed up for Outdoor Retailer Summer.

Black Diamond Parent Company Resets Focus on Outdoor, Adventure Segments

Details from Clarus Corporation's most recent earnings call, including comments on Black Diamond.

Artilect Studio Capitalizes on Merino Wool Trend

The Daily spoke with Trent Bush, the company's co-owner, about how he got into the business, the condition of the market, dealing with PFAS, and the brand’s retail strategy.

Arc’teryx, China Drive Amer Sports Gains In First Earnings Report

Details from Amer's first quarter as a publicly traded company, including brand insights from company executives.

Snowsports Merchandising Corporation and Sports Specialists Ltd. Form Winter Sports Retailers

The newly formed WSR is one of the largest networks of outdoor specialty shops in the United States.

Vista Outdoor Rejects $2.9B Takeover Bid

In a letter to MNC Capital, Vista's board of directors said it prefers to stay with the deal from Czechoslovak Group to purchase its Sporting Products business and spin off the Outdoor Products business.

Insights from the Retail Store Floor: Part 2 – The Impact of Frontline Engagement on Brand Loyalty

Discover how frontline staff product knowledge drives retail sales and fosters brand loyalty by downloading the full survey now for valuable insights.

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Introducing the New Outdoor Retailer

The Daily spoke with Outdoor Retailer Show Director Sean Smith about the upcoming changes to the summer show, including the hosted buyer program, capped booth sizes, and a new, co-located sourcing show.

Outdoor Industry Press Releases

Astral Adds New Midwest Sales Representatives 

Bluewater Trading will take the reins as Astral’s new sales agency for its largest territory.

INOV8 Expands Outdoor Specialty Sales Network

The brand joined forces with John Swartz of JMS Enterprises and Midland Sales agency.

Think Better Group Names Gordon Smith as CEO of Klean Kanteen

Klean Kanteen veteran appointed new CEO following recent acquisition.

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.

November 6-8, 2024

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.