Top Outdoor Industry News Headlines

On Running Continues Meteoric Rise

The fast-growing Swiss shoe brand with the eye-catching soles is posting massive revenue gains. Details from the company's most recent earnings report.

Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards Entry Window Opens

The awards recognize the most innovative new outdoor products, services, and materials introduced in the past year. The deadline to enter is April 24.

Bridging DTC and Wholesale: Your Brand’s Path to Growth

Discover how blending DTC and wholesale strategies with a dash of tech can boost your brand's sales and market presence.

Solo Brands’ New CEO Comments on Snoop Marketing Campaign

Chris Metz discussed what worked and what didn’t in Solo Stove’s expensive marketing campaign that did not lead to a holiday sales surge. Execution, rather than Snoop, was the issue, he said.

Dick’s Posts Record Sales for 2023

During its earnings call, Dick's leadership commented on the outdoor segment, including thoughts on Moosejaw's integration into Public Lands.

Vail Resorts Lowers Full-Year Guidance on Challenging Snow Conditions

In a conference call with investors, Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch said snowfall was approximately 42% lower this quarter than at the same time last year.

From Nature. For Nature.

Teflon EcoElite™ is a finish containing 60 percent renewably sourced raw material derived from plant-based sources that offer durable water-based stain repellency on a range of fabrics.

Black Diamond Narrows Its Focus to Return to Growth

Reducing SKU counts, a laser focus on climbing, and a big apparel push are some of the go-forward plans detailed by Brand President Neil Fiske during parent company Clarus Corporation’s investor day Monday.

What’s Selling at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado

The Daily toured the store with Ryan Mayer, Bent Gate Mountaineering’s general manager, to find out what’s selling and what’s going on in the industry.

Notable Buyers Signing Up for Outdoor Retailer

Includes a list of the notable retail buyers already signed up for Outdoor Retailer Summer.

Black Diamond Parent Company Resets Focus on Outdoor, Adventure Segments

Details from Clarus Corporation's most recent earnings call, including comments on Black Diamond.

Artilect Studio Capitalizes on Merino Wool Trend

The Daily spoke with Trent Bush, the company's co-owner, about how he got into the business, the condition of the market, dealing with PFAS, and the brand’s retail strategy.

Dick’s Posts Record Sales for 2023

During its earnings call, Dick's leadership commented on the outdoor segment, including thoughts on Moosejaw's integration into Public Lands.

Vail Resorts Lowers Full-Year Guidance on Challenging Snow Conditions

In a conference call with investors, Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch said snowfall was approximately 42% lower this quarter than at the same time last year.

From Nature. For Nature.

Teflon EcoElite™ is a finish containing 60 percent renewably sourced raw material derived from plant-based sources that offer durable water-based stain repellency on a range of fabrics.

Black Diamond Narrows Its Focus to Return to Growth

Reducing SKU counts, a laser focus on climbing, and a big apparel push are some of the go-forward plans detailed by Brand President Neil Fiske during parent company Clarus Corporation’s investor day Monday.

What’s Selling at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado

The Daily toured the store with Ryan Mayer, Bent Gate Mountaineering’s general manager, to find out what’s selling and what’s going on in the industry.

Notable Buyers Signing Up for Outdoor Retailer

Includes a list of the notable retail buyers already signed up for Outdoor Retailer Summer.

Black Diamond Parent Company Resets Focus on Outdoor, Adventure Segments

Details from Clarus Corporation's most recent earnings call, including comments on Black Diamond.

Artilect Studio Capitalizes on Merino Wool Trend

The Daily spoke with Trent Bush, the company's co-owner, about how he got into the business, the condition of the market, dealing with PFAS, and the brand’s retail strategy.

Arc’teryx, China Drive Amer Sports Gains In First Earnings Report

Details from Amer's first quarter as a publicly traded company, including brand insights from company executives.

Snowsports Merchandising Corporation and Sports Specialists Ltd. Form Winter Sports Retailers

The newly formed WSR is one of the largest networks of outdoor specialty shops in the United States.

Vista Outdoor Rejects $2.9B Takeover Bid

In a letter to MNC Capital, Vista's board of directors said it prefers to stay with the deal from Czechoslovak Group to purchase its Sporting Products business and spin off the Outdoor Products business.

Insights from the Retail Store Floor: Part 2 – The Impact of Frontline Engagement on Brand Loyalty

Discover how frontline staff product knowledge drives retail sales and fosters brand loyalty by downloading the full survey now for valuable insights.

Arc’teryx, China Drive Amer Sports Gains In First Earnings Report

Details from Amer's first quarter as a publicly traded company, including brand insights from company executives.

Snowsports Merchandising Corporation and Sports Specialists Ltd. Form Winter Sports Retailers

The newly formed WSR is one of the largest networks of outdoor specialty shops in the United States.

Vista Outdoor Rejects $2.9B Takeover Bid

In a letter to MNC Capital, Vista's board of directors said it prefers to stay with the deal from Czechoslovak Group to purchase its Sporting Products business and spin off the Outdoor Products business.

Insights from the Retail Store Floor: Part 2 – The Impact of Frontline Engagement on Brand Loyalty

Discover how frontline staff product knowledge drives retail sales and fosters brand loyalty by downloading the full survey now for valuable insights.

Vista Outdoor Receives $2.9B Offer

Texas-based investment firm MNC Capital: Spinning off Vista's outdoor brands into a “sub-scale public company” could be avoided with its $2.9 billion takeover.

Outdoor Design + Innovation Show to Debut at Summer OR

ODI is a reimagined and expanded sourcing event co-located with the Outdoor Retailer Summer show in Salt Lake City, Utah, this June.

TJX Ramps Up Sierra Expansion

CEO Ernie Herrman offered some thoughts on the active and outdoor off-price business during Wednesday’s earnings call and addressed the potential market share opportunity for the TJX business.

Retail Check In With Rapid City’s Roam’n Around

The Daily chatted with co-owner Jon Machacek about how business is looking, the store’s consignment model, and what brands are selling.

Ski Brand Dynafit Targets Uphill Market In North America

The Daily spoke with leadership at Dynafit about how the brand is pushing to grow market share in the U.S., its retail strategy, and its foray into trail running.

10 Product Highlights from OMA Media Show

The Daily toured the brands featured at the Outdoor Market Alliance and compiled a roundup of some of the more interesting offerings.

Taking the Pulse of the Store Floor Part 1: Retail Staff Survey Insights in the Outdoor Sector

Explore key insights from over 175 frontline retail staff on navigating workplace satisfaction and brand loyalty challenges in the active outdoor sector.

Outdoor Retailer Announces New Sales Hires Ahead of Summer Shows

Steve LaRoche, Melissa Dowd, and John Krause join the OR sales team, and Ryan Yelverton will sell for the new Outdoor Design & Innovation (ODI) sourcing show.

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Introducing the New Outdoor Retailer

The Daily spoke with Outdoor Retailer Show Director Sean Smith about the upcoming changes to the summer show, including the hosted buyer program, capped booth sizes, and a new, co-located sourcing show.

Outdoor Industry Press Releases

Outdoor Alliance Celebrates 10 Years of Conservation Wins

REI, Patagonia laud Outdoor Alliance’s work unifying different types of human-powered outdoor sports, protecting 40 million acres and securing $5.1 billion in funding in the process. 

Women’s Product Entrepreneur & Inventor Summit Set for April

The inaugural event conceived by women with product concepts for women will take place in Coronado, Calif.

Revo Opens Sunglass Store in Manhattan’s SoHo District

Revo SoHo gives customers a chance to experience the brand's full range of sunglass styles firsthand.

June 17-19, 2024

Outdoor Retailer Summer is the national business-to-business commerce event at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center at the front of the summer buying season.

November 6-8, 2024

Outdoor Retailer Winter takes place at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City at the start of the seasonal sales cycle.