Vendor Spotlight: Xero Shoes
Think of how good it feels when you take off your shoes after a long…
The Legend Grows
Consumer interest in baseball caps remains strong, with the market expected to continue growing at…
Elan, Plake Bring Back the ‘Down Home Tour’ to Small Ski Areas
Elan Skis announced that long-time Elan athlete and ski industry legend, Glen Plake, is officially…
Filson Opens New York Flagship at Union Square
Filson opened its newest brick and mortar store – Filson New York Flagship in the…
American Alpine Club Engages Veteran Community with New Membership Options and Outreach
The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest and largest climbing advocacy non-profit, is expanding the…
FITS Launches Give Back Campaign to Support Southeast Hurricane Victims
FITS has launched a “Buy One, Give Two” campaign to support victims of the recent…
ICYMI: Matador Shines at Outdoor Retailer
Matador has emerged as a clear market leader in packable travel gear. Since launching with…
HeiQ and DuPont Introduce Eco-Friendly Water-Repellent Finish for Wolverine
Swiss textile technology innovator HeiQ and DuPont Consumer Solutions have teamed up to produce an…
Inaugural OR Innovation Awards Announced
The winners of the inaugural Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards, presented by Capitol One Spark Business…
Holiday Sales to Cross $1 Trillion for First Time
Fueled by low unemployment, strong income growth and high consumer confidence, eMarketer has raised its…
Middleton Acquires O2COOL
Middleton Partners, parent company of Maurice Sporting Goods, has acquired O2COOL, a provider of hydration…
Vibram Resoling Shoes at ORWM
The Vibram Sole Factor Mobile Lab will be resoling shoes on the tradeshow floor during…
Outerwear, Fanny Packs Drive U.S. Outdoor Sales, Says NPD
Sales within the core, $18.8 billion U.S. outdoor industry declined 2 percent in the 12…