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The Great Outdoors Is Having a Moment in Fashion
Brands weigh in on how outdoor is evolving into a fashion-forward category.
Outdoor Musings: Industry Expert Discusses Shoppers’ Return to Nature
Why are we yearning for the outdoors, and why now?
Newcomer Foreland Makes Sustainability a Founding Principle
The outdoor lifestyle apparel startup creates its products from 100 percent recycled materials and invests in…
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Nike Previews Sustainable Holiday Lineup for Outdoor ACG Brand
The Nike ACG winter collection arrives as data points to increased consumer interest in cold-weather boots…
Outdoor Winter Wear Next in Line for Pandemic Lift
Outdoor footwear and active apparel seem primed to be one of retail's brighter spots going into winter.
Academy Eyes 885 Potential New Stores in Public Debut
Priced at $15 and $17 per share, the IPO gives Academy Sports a market value of $1.5 billion.
Dick’s Gets a Big Bump from Consumer Craze for Outdoors
Dick's saw massive quarterly e-commerce growth, and 75 percent of digital sales were fulfilled in stores…
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Taps NuOrder for Help Digitizing Buying Process
A collective of specialty retailers with a focus on gear for nature-loving explorers is joining forces with…
The North Face Auctions Off Limited-Run Upcycled Bags for Global Climbing Day
The North Face's Kellen Hennessy said the design team is focused on "waste, sustainability, and upcycling as…
Columbia Sportswear Net Sales Fall 40% in Q2, Marking ‘Steepest’ Decline of the Year
As part of efforts to cut expenses, Columbia expects to close a "small" but undisclosed number of…
Outdoor Retailer REI Lays Off 400 Retail Workers Following Furlough
Despite the rising popularity of outdoor excursions, heritage retailer REI has been hit hard by the lack of…
Patagonia CEO to Step Down Friday
The surprise move it seems, was not prompted by any recent events, though it may have been spurred by them.
Teva Chases Recycled Materials to Scale Up Sustainability
Teva's transition to 100 percent recycled plastic in its signature straps is just one of the first stops on…
Polartec’s Steve Layton on Leading the Performance Textile Innovator
Polartec's Steve Layton shares his vision for the firm's fabric technologies for outdoor apparel, including…
The North Face Drops 4 New Material Innovations for the Alpine Enthusiast
The North Face launched an innovative new collection of garments and gear serving the mountaineering…