outdoor
VF Corp.’s Q4 Results Overshadowed by Disappointing Fiscal 2020 Outlook
VF bested Wall Street's Q4 estimates, but outdoor and active segments showed slowing sales, which were…
DC Shoes, Burton Partnership Fuels Next Evolution for Snowboarding Boots
A new partnership between Burton Snowboards, DC Shoes will extend the reach of "the quickest and most…
Outerwear Sales Change With the Wind, So Brands Must Plan Accordingly
Outerwear can be as unpredictable as the weather. Here's how brands navigated last year's fall and winter…
6 Key Trends From the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
Overarching trends at the Snow Show saw an overlap of looks for skiers and snowboarders across color…
PrimaLoft Introduces the First Brand Partners for its Line of Biodegradable Fibers
Primaloft has partnered with several companies, including L.L. Bean, to introduce its new line of…
Sustainability, Athleisure to Shape Athletic and Outdoor Footwear Market in 2019
The global footwear industry is set to see sustained growth in the coming years, fueled largely by trends in…
Could Bison Insulation be the Future of Sustainable Outerwear?
United By Blue is making a case that bison fiber could prove a sustainable alternative to down for outerwear.
China’s Outdoor Gear Sales Posted Lowest Growth Rate in a Decade
New research indicates slowing growth from China's outdoor gear market, but with plenty of room to grow for…
New State of the Outdoor Sector Report Shows Steps Forward for Sustainability
The Outdoor Industry Association released its first State of Sustainability report to benchmark efforts to…
Report: Fall ’18 Outdoor Preview: Versatility, Performance & Comfort
The success of the outdoor footwear category balances on a formula of versatility, weather, performance…
Sustainability, Comfort and Tech on Equal Footing at ISPO Munich
The newest crop of performance sports apparel will be made of fabrics that are more eco-friendly…
Cordura’s New Collaboration Brings Sustainability to Durable Fabrics
Invista’s Cordura brand announced a new partnership with DuPont Tate and Lyle Bio Products as part of its…
Outdoor Industry Association to Honor President Barack Obama
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced Friday that President Barack Obama will be given the 2016…
New Technology and Construction Lead Cotton to the Great Outdoors
Cotton is not usually the first fabric that comes to mind in the outdoors market, but new treatments and…
Sporto & Vibram <em>Upgrade</em> the Original Duck Boot for Fall ’16
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Original Duck Boot, Sporto, a division of the Eastman Group, is…