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Boardriders Japan Adds Volcom and Spyder to Portfolio
The company now operates eight of Authentic’s action sports and outdoor brands across the region.
News June 3, 2025
Obermeyer Appoints Former Mammut GM Kris Kuster CEO
Kuster will lead the Aspen-based ski and outerwear brand as it looks to transform into a premium year-round sports company. Obermeyer also announced it will raise prices on some fall…
News June 3, 2025
Young Leaders to Watch in Surf, Outdoor, and Active Lifestyle
SESO’s curated list of 13 young leaders to watch in 2025 includes digital marketing mavens, talented creative directors, founders and CEOs, and retail general managers who demonstrate that the next…
News June 3, 2025
REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton
After apologizing for REI's political endorsement this spring, Laughton shared more of her plans for the embattled retailer at Outside Summit in Denver last week, and called on the outdoor…
News June 2, 2025
Helly Hansen Sale to Kontoor Brands Closes
Kontoor, which has deep relationships with high volume retailers through its Wrangler and Lee brands, sees a big opportunity for Helly Hansen to grow in the U.S.
News June 2, 2025
Key Skate and Snow Retailer Tactics Acquired by New Lakai Owner
The new owners of skate shoe brand Lakai are moving into retail by buying Tactics, a major online skate and snow player that also has five brick-and-mortar stores. Lakai and…
News May 30, 2025
Mark Simpson Leaves Surf Industry for Golf World
Long time industry sales executive Mark Simpson has left his job as vice president of sales at Quiksilver to become the central and Northern California sales rep for golf apparel…
News May 30, 2025
Cotopaxi and Snow Peak Launch Retail Pop-Up Partnership
Cotopaxi's colorful apparel and accessories are now in Snow Peak's Brooklyn shop, and Snow Peak's sleek camping gear is now at Cotopaxi's Boston location.
News May 30, 2025
Five Ways to Build Connections at Outdoor Retailer & ODI in June
From parties to free lunches to happy hours and jam-packed education sessions, there’s no shortage of ways to grow your network at this year’s show.
News May 29, 2025
