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Powder magazine shut down operations and effectively folded this fall. Two former leaders from the snow sports title have now joined Pocket Outdoor Media.
REI has updated its Product Impact Standards, setting new climate and inclusion expectations for its 1,000+ vendors
This week, OBJ editor Andrew Weaver took a hike with Aangeenbrug to talk about the future of OIA and how the industry has adapted to the pandemic
The former group president of Wolverine Worldwide and global president of The North Face will lead the sporting goods company's expansion into specialty outdoor retail
The company's new "Buy Less, Demand More" campaign prompts customers to consider secondhand alternatives to new gear
The sporting goods giant will open two locations of a new outdoor concept, Public Lands, next year, the company's outgoing CEO told investors last week
One year after Backcountry apologized for an aggressive, behind-the-scenes legal campaign that some outdoor brands called corporate bullying, the online retailer is trying to make amends
After their longstanding cycling title effectively folded last month, five of Bike's editors have joined the Pocket team
This week, Outdoor Industry Association hosted a call to examine the implications of the election results. Here's what went down.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its annual report that lays out the importance of the outdoor recreation economy in hard data
The parent company of The North Face has announced plans to add the direct-to-consumer streetwear company to its portfolio of brands
2020 has been a year of supreme uncertainly for specialty retail. Empty shelves, cancelled orders, and lopsided demand have forced shop owners to get creative to meet customers needs. Here's what several retail owners say about the challenges they've faced.
The Conservation Alliance has ended its business with longtime financial partner Bank of America, divesting all funds over concerns about the bank's lack of environmental commitment
The brand's new Explore Fund Council鈥攍ed by Jimmy Chin and actor Lena Waithe鈥攚ill oversee the allocation of $7 million in DEI-focused grant funding
Two new products coming this spring, the Alto and the Telos, mark Sea to Summit's first foray into lightweight tent production
The coronavirus crisis has strained the outdoor industry's supply chains in a major way. Here's how some brands have managed the challenge.
For the second time, OR will adapt to a virtual format in an effort to keep the industry safe
In anticipation of a pending sale, the retailer sent layoff notices to dozens of employees last week
Last month, a federal judge ordered William Perry Pendley to vacate his post at the Bureau of Land Management. The decision had "no impact whatsoever" on his position, Pendley said.
The deal will bring outdoor climbing鈥檚 two biggest magazines under one roof for the first time in history. It also adds two promising new categories, indoor climbing and trail running, to Pocket鈥檚 portfolio of active lifestyle brands.
A new coalition of brands, retailers, and participants is giving a stronger voice to people of color in the running community
The four titles will pause operations in the coming months and furlough employees without pay
This year, the question may be more important than ever, but two industry powerhouses鈥擯atagonia and REI鈥攄isagree
REI, Patagonia, Outdoor Research, and several other companies have donated time, technology, and thousands of units of PPE to polling places ahead of the election
After running the Bureau of Land Management for more than a year without Senate confirmation, Pendley has been ordered to surrender his position
Over time, sales of small, low-cost items at the register can add up to a considerable revenue line. But what do customers actually reach for?
The retailer has realized its 14-year plan of transitioning to carbon neutral operations by 2020
Thousands of member-owners of Mountain Equipment Co-op have banded together to prevent an American investment firm from buying the company
Over the course of half a century, industry legend Bob Gore built a multi-billion-dollar company known for its innovation and democratic treatment of employees
The struggling Canadian retailer, recently acquired by a U.S. investment firm, will no longer operate as a consumer-cooperative business
The company's brand-new, unused complex in Washington sold less than a month after going on the market
The newest survey data from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable show a positive change in sales and employment at outdoor companies for the first time since April
A partnership with the platform NuORDER will make buying and managing inventory much easier
The group released a new digital tool called Make a Plan to Vote this week
This hybrid survival-outdoor store opened its doors in the middle of a global pandemic. The timing might have been perfect
After a pandemic-prompted trial run, the retailer will deconstruct the traditional idea of "headquarters" in favor of remote, flexible work
OBJ's new parent company has committed itself to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former NFL linebacker Dhani Jones has joined the board
The landmark conservation bill guarantees $900 million per year for the Land and Water Conservation Fund
One of the country's oldest and most important environmental laws faces grave threats. The Winter Wildlands Alliance and the American Alpine Club have joined forces with 18 other groups to bring the fight to the courts
This year, the industry鈥檚 leading trade show went completely virtual for the first time. Just how successful was it?
Recent announcements from REI, MEC, and Bass Pro Shops have people asking: What's going on with all these staff changes?
Next spring, in collaboration with the group Unlikely Hikers, the Salt Lake City brand will release 20 products aimed at plus-size outdoor enthusiasts, with new marketing efforts to match
After significant layoffs and furloughs earlier this year, REI plans to further reduce its nationwide staff
As customers resume in-person shopping, two outdoor brands are going above and beyond to help retailers deal with safety
The addition of 10 new members brings the organization to a count of 83 retailers in 45 states
Data from the guide booking platform 57Hours paints a bleak picture of an industry in crisis
Inclusion has come a long way, but we still have a long way to go
A woman paralyzed in a hammock-related accident in 2017 is seeking damages from the North Carolina-based manufacturer of ENO products
The 国产吃瓜黑料 Travel Trade Association has collaborated with the Cleveland Clinic and dozens of outdoor experts to produce the most comprehensive set of travel safety guidelines the industry has seen yet
REI, Patagonia, The North Face, and others have committed to halting ad spends on the platform to protest the tech giant's tolerance of hate speech
If signed into law, the bill will permanently finance the Land and Water Conservation Fund and address maintenance backlogs on federal public lands
The marketing veteran joined Merrell's leadership team last week. She's already thinking about big things to come
Google and the World Wildlife Fund Sweden are collaborating on a new platform to bring environmental transparency to fashion industry supply chains
The June 23-25 show in Denver was cancelled due to the coronavirus. OR just announced a digital substitute
The Cleveland Outpost, a gear shop offering new and used goods, opened its doors this week. Even in the middle of a pandemic, it's been smooth sailing so far
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has released a free platform called Connect Hub to make the upcoming buying cycle a little less chaotic
Gear sales have gone topsy-turvy since the crisis began, with some sectors up and others disastrously down. But through it all, bikes have soared
In 128 years, the organization has never elected a Latinx person as its leader鈥攗ntil now
What happens when an outdoor company stops making outdoor goods to focus solely on PPE? Flowfold sees the transition as a natural move
As consumer demand rises for comfortable face masks, outdoor companies are innovating new products
An apparel company founder discusses the waste and headache of spec inventory, and why quick-response production is the way of the future
As stores open their doors and welcome customers back, everyone鈥攕taff and shoppers alike鈥攆ace a new normal
Allforth and Lithic will cater to customers who need guidance breaking into outdoor recreation
Situated on the edge of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this Northeastern Ohio shop has been a community stalwart since 1988
Three industry nonprofits鈥擟amber Outdoors, Protect Our Winters, and Access Fund鈥攄iscuss adjusting to the new normal
Google's latest response to competition from Amazon is a potential windfall for small, independent shops
In these unprecedented times, the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors has never been more relevant
National parks will likely resume operations in coming weeks, but there's more to consider than merely opening the gates
As states begin to reopen, three independent outdoor retailers reflect on changes made to their businesses during the closure and what comes next
The brand will share 40 percent of revenue with authorized dealers who generate online sales
In honor of Earth Day, the brand has released a new collection of unique products
The nonprofit has announced its inaugural class of approved businesses
Lawson Hammock in North Carolina just secured a major growth investment, defying the economic challenges of the coronavirus crisis
The owner of longtime San Diego retailer 国产吃瓜黑料 reflects on the decision to close his store
After closing all 162 of its stores last month while keeping employees on the payroll, the company has now decided that many workers will lose income for 90 days
The female-focused online retailer has decided to close up shop
The nation's largest outdoor trade show, previously scheduled for June 23-25 in Denver, has been called off
The Bozeman company has teamed up with a local quilting organization to make masks for hospitals
Emergency changes to the company's Seattle factory will allow for large-scale production of masks by early summer