outdoor industry
Switchback Names Former Outdoor Retailer Head Sean Smith as its New Event Director
As Switchback's new event director, Sean Smith will be responsible for building on parent firm Diversified…
Outdoor Retailer Parent Emerald Holding is Reviewing its Options
The tradeshow organizer started a review process after receiving interest from parties looking to acquire the…
Outdoor Retailer Has a Fresh Mindset — and New Location in Minneapolis
Outdoor Retailer has a new agenda for its reimagined trade show, which now sees it setting up shop in…
4 Takeaways From Switchback 2025, From Tariff Talk to Courting New Consumers
The new tradeshow has got enthusiastic reviews from the outdoor industry.
AI-driven Insights Reveal Key Trends Shaping Outdoor Consumer Buying Decisions and Preferences
Yotpo's research initiative analyzed 51 million product reviews across 20,000 stores to reveal what matters…
REI’s Layoffs Sized Up by Outdoor Industry Authorities
Four industry observers analyzed REI's 428 layoffs and speculated about the impact.
Peak Design Still Facing Social Media Backlash Related to Luigi Mangione Investigation
Peak Design's CEO Peter Dering has publicly addressed the situation three times, since the Dec. 4 shooting of…
K-Way Taps Into Mountaineering Style With Diemme Footwear, Apparel Collab
The brand has created an outdoorsy wardrobe with hiking boots to match.
Béis Unveils Utility Collection With National Park Tour Pop-up Depots Across the U.S.
Béis' new Utility Collection features sustainably crafted, adventure-ready gear showcased in a traveling…
Kizik’s Bradley Johnson Discusses Enabling Discovery for Innovation Hungry Consumers
The senior director of footwear design shares insights behind the brand's successful outdoors collection and…
Roark Names Former Volcom Exec Jason Steris as CEO
The California-based adventure brand's founder, Ryan Hitzel, will now serve as chief brand officer.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough for Three Well-known Brands Elevating Their Marketing
Innovative marketing is no easy task, but Vuarnet, Fire + Ice and The North Face are inhaling some mountain…
EPA Could Stop Spray-applied Stain Guard Apparel From ‘Being Manufactured at All’
EPA looks to follow up on its promise to prevent new PFAS from reaching consumers.
REI to Open 16,000-Square Foot ‘Re/Supply’ Store in August
The latest used store is coming just in time for camping season.
REI Pledges to Be Zero Waste by 2025, Touts 2022 Impact Report
REI's latest impact report highlights how zero waste, community impact and DEI efforts stacked up in 2022.