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The British outdoor gear brand is adding to its collection of mountain essentials with a series of packs for hiking and climbing
国产吃瓜黑料 has unveiled its new membership platform, a one-stop shop for active lifestyle participants with premium articles and reviews, event discounts, sport-specific training plans, and more from the company's portfolio of 36 brands
Tucked neatly into the back of Snow Peak's Portland flagship and HQ, Takibi offers consumers a new way to interact with the Japanese outdoor brand
The new line from OXO, part of Helen of Troy鈥檚 Housewares division, will be sold exclusively at REI starting this month
Chad Brown has experienced racism in the outdoors countless times, but after being shot at while fishing in Oregon, he decided he had had enough. That's when he founded Love Is King, a nonprofit on a mission to make the outdoors safer for everyone.
Patagonia beat out 99 other prominent U.S. businesses in consumer rankings for company ethics, citizenship, and culture
As an Ibex superfan for many years, Bonie Shupe dreamed of working for the renowned maker of merino apparel. Now she鈥檚 in charge of reviving the brand.
A conversation about profitable carbon-footprint reduction
Tennessee-based MacNeill Pride Group snapped up the 25-year-old GCI Outdoor鈥攎aker of camping tables, chairs, and other outdoor gear
If your reps are dialed in, they can elevate a season from good to great. But what tools do you need to make sure they're enabled to deliver killer experiences to their accounts?
The fishing apparel and footwear company is transitioning to a durable bag that can be home-composted
More than 1,400 people have raised $68,000 so far to save Montezuma Valley Market, a popular PCT thru-hiker stop, after a devastating fire
New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declared her love of backpacking on Instagram this week鈥攁nd shouted out some well-known advocacy groups working to make the outdoors more inclusive
Cramer, on his popular CNBC investment show, told viewers that when it comes to stocks, the 鈥済reat outdoors theme has more legs than you realize.鈥 These are the brands he shouted out.
The latest installment of the OBJ Outdoor Index measures the gains or losses of corporations鈥 share prices during the past month and compares the industry鈥檚 April performance with other indices
Kim Ang, the new chief executive KAYA, has big plans for the future of the company
As outdoor companies work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion, advocates say the hunting and fishing sector needs to catch up
Gregory VP John Sears says the first-of-its-kind pack line鈥攊ntended to spark a movement of gear inclusivity鈥攊s here to stay
SylvanSport CEO Tom Dempsey says 鈥減ublic lands are to the outdoor industry as roads and bridges are to the automotive or transportation industry鈥澛
Emerald Holding鈥檚 new digital marketplace stems from its $34 million acquisition of the B2B sales platform PlumRiver
Mountaineer Andrew Alexander King discusses how he challenges outdoor brands to do better when it comes to athlete ambassadorships
We checked in with a handful of core footwear makers to find out what material and design innovations they鈥檝e got in store for this year and beyond
The iconic Swiss outdoor brand鈥檚 parent company, Conzzeta AG, sold Mammut to London-based Telmos Capital as part of a planned rightsizing of its portfolio
The founder of the Swedish tent brand Hilleberg spoke with 国产吃瓜黑料 Business Journal about the company鈥檚 longevity, family culture, and decades-long loyalty to a single product category
When Breanne Acio and her wife fell in love with the camper van life, they immediately ran into barriers: loneliness and a lack of practical resources
The owner and managing partner of LEKI passed away on April 17 after battling an undisclosed illness
Leverage the power of brick-and-mortar retail to give online customers a premium shopping experience
After the co-op reported a double-digit sales decline and a net loss for the year, we took a deep dive into financials across the outdoor industry to see how the retailer compared
The Colorado-based creator of active lifestyle content and experiences has added Cairn, an outdoor subscription-box service, to its rapidly growing portfolio of brands
A few inconvenient truths about the current state of the climate crisis
Backcountry's inaugural class of Breaking Trail athletes is focused on increasing diversity in the outdoors
Want to turn your business into everyone鈥檚 dream workplace? Follow these cues for a more fulfilled, productive, and inspired workforce
The North American CEO of the Italian footwear brand discusses how his company is taking its sustainability efforts to the next level
The former global GM of The North Face鈥檚 Mountain Sports division has partnered with Stanford scientists on a fabric technology that鈥檚 designed to revolutionize outdoor apparel and more
The RV market is surging鈥攁nd not with the customers you might expect
Marinel de Jesus of Brown Gal Trekker discusses how the outdoor industry has an obligation to take a stance against Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate
Turning plastic water bottles into fiber is one thing. But what happens when that fiber wears out?
After making steps to use more recycled materials in its manufacturing and lower company-wide carbon emissions, Rab is getting ready to roll out its first sustainability report
It鈥檚 clear that retailers want more from brands than fancy digital tools
Investors are betting big on the outdoor industry, as evidenced by recent stock performances. Our new index provides a snapshot of public companies鈥 financial picture and measures the health of the industry.
Two new eye-catching pieces of gear from HOKA ONE ONE and Cotopaxi dropped this week. They're pretty cool on their own, but the mission behind them makes them even better.
Business without big gatherings hasn't been easy, but the things we鈥檝e learned along the way will resonate for years to come
Behind the scenes, 16 state outdoor recreation offices across the country are working hard to fulfill their promises and build a stronger outdoor economy
Outdoor Industry Association's latest report indicates shifting participation demographics as a direct result of COVID
A limited budget doesn鈥檛 have to get in the way of successfully marketing your outdoor business
How brands are managing port delays and other shipping slowdowns
Our parent company has laid out its DEI goals for the year in a detailed annual report
Gene Han, founder and owner of Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co., discusses the historic prejudices against Asian people in outdoor spaces
The president of Oboz discusses the growing demand for outdoor footwear, the company鈥檚 imminent DTC channel, and what else is on tap for the Bozeman-based brand
Two years ago, a beer from the St. Louis brewing corporation Anheuser-Busch called "Patagonia" appeared on the market. The outdoor gear brand was, predictably, not pleased.
Neptune Mountaineering, a gear shop just steps away from the site of Monday鈥檚 massacre in Boulder, Colorado, has confirmed that all its employees are safe
For years, two magazines鈥擟limbing and Rock and Ice鈥攈ave battled for readership in the rock climbing community. Now the two publications are one, with an entirely new look and feel.
The Oregon-based brand is asking outdoor footwear companies to take a 鈥渄etox journey" and showing them how to do so
Stephanie Maez, managing director of Outdoor Foundation knows first-hand how nature heals. After her teenage son was wrongfully accused of murder and sent to jail, she sought comfort and healing in the outdoors.
Thousands of industry reps might be better off if they did
A few months into Seung鈥檚 tenure as the brand鈥檚 North America GM, the pandemic hit and plans changed. But she didn鈥檛 let that hurdle鈥攐r myriad others鈥攄erail her ambitious goals.
Ali Carr launched a jobs board on Facebook four years ago. Today, it鈥檚 the go-to hub for 22,000 people who work in and seek to work in the outdoor industry.
The Senate voted 50-41 to elect Haaland, who will become the first Native American installed as a Cabinet secretary
Our parent company has made a public promise to all content creators: 30 days after you complete your work, you will be paid. Period.
To become more sustainable, the outdoor industry should make less gear. But can brands battle their own bloat?
We dove into the most recent financials of public outdoor companies to see how they're doing as the pandemic rages on
The e-commerce startup Out&Back, which debuted last month, is billing itself as 鈥淜ayak for outdoor gear." What does its arrival mean for specialty retail?
From fabrics and materials to packaging, Big Agnes continues to push itself on the sustainability front
A small materials company in Colorado has been battling The North Face and Columbia for years in a patent infringement case. Last week, it scored an important victory in the fight.
You probably don't know how much your colleagues make. Here's why you should.
Want a healthier business? Take a cue from Cotopaxi and Title Nine: elevate more women.
A handful of smaller snowsports brands lead the industry in greener production practices. Can everyone else catch up?
Raquel V茅lez turned a series of demeaning experiences in outdoor retail shops into Alpine Parrot, a brand committed to creating outdoor apparel for plus-size women
Rather than file a lawsuit, Peak Design targeted Amazon Basics鈥 knockoff of its Everyday Sling bag with a hilarious, must-watch video
Editors past and present take a look back at the biggest stories, seismic changes, and expanding influence of the publication鈥檚 first 37 years
Hard truth: the industry is behind the curve on racial justice. Here's why black squares and wishy-washy statements aren't enough鈥攁nd what real progress looks like.
We examined what some of the industry's top brands are doing on Instagram to engage users and reach new audiences
REI鈥檚 ever-expanding ambitions have earned it plenty of fans鈥攁nd critics鈥攁s it鈥檚 grown to dominate the outdoor industry. But many feel the retail giant has been made vulnerable by its own hubris. Now that the pandemic has rocked its fortunes, we鈥檙e faced with an uncomfortable question: what if the $3 billion co-op isn鈥檛 too big to fail?
The new company aspires to be the preeminent global source of content, experiences, utilities, community, and services for active lifestyle participants
Gear-lending libraries are gaining steam as an alternative to short-lived, cut-rate products, which are often the only option for those with limited resources