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Outside Business Journal • 4th March 2021

Sara Lawhead dishes on Jetboil’s latest and lightest stove

OBJ spoke with Jetboil’s brand manager about the new Stash, including how the team whittled its weight to just 7.1 ounces, the surprising role corporate leadership plays in product development, and more.

Outside Business Journal • 3rd March 2021

Osprey sues California retailer over improper use of backpack name

The Colorado-based packmaker has filed a federal lawsuit against LA-based Aether, claiming the retailer violated the company's “trademark coexistence agreement.”

Outside Business Journal • 3rd March 2021

Industry High Five: Peak Design battles Amazon knockoff with humor

Rather than file a lawsuit, Peak Design targeted Amazon Basics’ knockoff of its Everyday Sling bag with a hilarious, must-watch video.

Outside Business Journal • 3rd March 2021

What’s in store for REI in 2021 and beyond?

Two recent announcements help shed light on the outdoor retailer’s future.

Outside Business Journal • 25th February 2021

What do Grassroots’ latest sales numbers mean for the future of outdoor retail?

Gabe Maier, vice president of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, gave us some insights into what the most recent figures might forecast for specialty retail in 2021 and beyond.

Outside Business Journal • 23rd February 2021

Outdoor Retailer delays Summer Market by 8 weeks to August 10-12

The change allows Outdoor Retailer more time to facilitate a safe and successful in-person event

Outside Business Journal • 22nd February 2021

Behind the scenes at Thule’s first North American retail store

The president of Thule’s Americas region explains why the brand chose Denver for its North American brick-and-mortar debut and how the company will measure success in a challenging retail environment.

Outside Business Journal • 19th February 2021

VF promotes from within for Icebreaker’s new top exec

Jan Van Mossevelde, formerly the apparel brand’s EMEA general manager, has been tapped to become its next global brand president.

Outside Business Journal • 16th February 2021

Q4 2020: Outdoor industry earnings report

How did the outdoor industry’s public companies perform last quarter? Our recap has the pertinent details from the earnings reports released to date.

Outside Business Journal • 12th February 2021

VF unveils two ambitious initiatives in one week

VF Corporation committed this week to both reducing plastic waste and promoting racial equity.

Outside Business Journal • 9th February 2021

Arne Arens to lead Boardriders after leaving The North Face

Arens, who served as global brand president of The North Face for nearly four years, will become CEO of Boardriders Inc., the parent company of seven action sports brands.

SNEWS • 8th February 2021

From Outdoor Retailer to Shark Tank: An outdoor business shines in prime time

Peter Arlein, founder and owner of Colorado-based mountainFLOW eco-wax, got his big shot on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Friday night.

Outside Business Journal • 5th February 2021

Behind one brand’s ambitious goal to be “Plastic Free by ‘23”

This week, we caught up with Cameron Walker, general manager of Icebreaker North America, to learn more about the VF-owned brand’s environmental campaign to completely remove synthetics from its collection.

Outside Business Journal • 3rd February 2021

National Park Service announces mask mandate

If you’re planning to travel to a U.S. national park this year, you’ll need to update your packing list with an essential and ubiquitous item.

Outside Business Journal • 2nd February 2021

A new mountain biking magazine is born

Beta—a new mountain biking magazine, website, and membership program—might have emerged from the Covid-driven cycling craze, but its industry roots run deep.

SGB Media • 11th June 2020

Sea To Summit Ready To Begin Delayed, Disrupted New Chapter

The coronavirus didn’t stop Sea to Summit from acquiring its North American distribution partner, but it did delay the closing date by more than a month. Founder Roland Tyson and NA General Manager Josh Simpson spoke with SGB Executive about how the brand overcame integration challenges amid the pandemic and what lies ahead.

SGB Media • 9th June 2020

May M&A Roundup: Has Market Hit Rock Bottom?

May was another slow month for M&A in the active-lifestyle marketplace with only a few deals announced and one high-profile acquisition formally abandoned at the finish line. Now that struggling businesses are seeking a lifeline and aggressive buyers are eyeing distressed assets, was this the bottom?

Modern Distribution Management • 3rd June 2020

Did COVID-19 Turn Your Business into an Acquisition Target?

While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed M&A to a crawl in distribution and most sectors, companies that chose to hunker down rather than innovate during the pandemic could be targeted by savvy strategic and financial buyers once activity resumes.

Modern Distribution Management • 2nd June 2020

Navigate the ‘New Normal’ By Innovating Your Sales Model

Distribution leaders that emphasize innovation during this time of uncertainty will be at an advantage when the so-called “new normal” – whatever that looks like – has settled in. One area where companies can innovate is by transforming their sales models.

Modern Distribution Management • 29th May 2020

Behind Gustave A. Larson’s Timely Pre-Pandemic Pivot

Over the last two years, Milwaukee-based HVACR distributor Gustave A. Larson Co. has transitioned from outside to inside sales, a move that became reality at the start of 2020. That sales model transformation has paid dividends during the coronavirus crisis, and now the company enters the post-pandemic well-positioned for the summer surge.

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Sara Lawhead dishes on Jetboil’s latest and lightest stove

Osprey sues California retailer over improper use of backpack name

Industry High Five: Peak Design battles Amazon knockoff with humor

What’s in store for REI in 2021 and beyond?

What do Grassroots’ latest sales numbers mean for the future of outdoor retail?

Outdoor Retailer delays Summer Market by 8 weeks to August 10-12

Behind the scenes at Thule’s first North American retail store

VF promotes from within for Icebreaker’s new top exec

Q4 2020: Outdoor industry earnings report

VF unveils two ambitious initiatives in one week

Arne Arens to lead Boardriders after leaving The North Face

From Outdoor Retailer to Shark Tank: An outdoor business shines in prime time

Behind one brand’s ambitious goal to be “Plastic Free by ‘23”

National Park Service announces mask mandate

A new mountain biking magazine is born

Sea To Summit Ready To Begin Delayed, Disrupted New Chapter

May M&A Roundup: Has Market Hit Rock Bottom?

Did COVID-19 Turn Your Business into an Acquisition Target?

Navigate the ‘New Normal’ By Innovating Your Sales Model

Behind Gustave A. Larson’s Timely Pre-Pandemic Pivot