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Attention snow sports companies: The Plastic Impact Alliance wants you!
Single-use plastic awareness and avoidance was a huge theme at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last June. And, thanks to brands, attendees, and show management committing to the cause, there was a noticeable reduction of plastic on the show floor, plus lots more water stations ...read more
Merrell has a new president
Wolverine World Wide today announced that Chris Hufnagel is the new global brand president of Merrell, a role that was previously held by Sue Rechner. A 10-year veteran of Wolverine, Hufnagel most recently served as the global brand president of Cat Footwear. He has also been ...read more
In the wild with Leave No Trace's Dana Watts
After tossing some trash into a bear-proof trash can, Dana Watts pauses to brush her palm on a sign posted along the trail to Mt. Sanitas in Boulder, Colorado. "It's good luck" she says, adding that it's just something silly she's always done. So I do it too, before her and I, ...read more
Retailers: Join our gear testing team
Earlier this year, SNEWS launched a new series of gear reviews written by retailers, for retailers. Our team covered almost every category, from Nite Ize's new dry bags to United By Blue's multi-sport shorts. Now we're taking Retailer Reviews to the next level. Along with our ...read more
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Hot New Product of the Week: Columbia SH/FT Collection
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Joe Boyle, brand president of Columbia: We recently launched the SH/FT Collection–our newest footwear line inspired by today’s rapid ...read more
Industry Buzz: Xero Shoes, Kathmandu, NatuRx, Dakine, Climate Week, Houdini, and a Decathlon recall
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Xero Shoes on tariffs and moving manufacturing out of China: “It’s a really challenging and dangerous thing to do, and especially for a small business. You’ve got ...read more
POW could witness a big public lands vote on Capitol Hill
When Protect Our Winters (POW) was planning its biggest annual visit to Washington, D.C. months ago, planners had no idea what would be on the docket while they'd be there. Last year, policymakers' attention was occupied by the Brett Kavanaugh hearings. But it just so happens ...read more
Outdoor Industry IQ: Who's the founder of...?
You may recognize the gear without its brand's logo, you may know the current CEO, but do you know its founder? In this edition of Outdoor Industry IQ, select the mastermind behind the outdoor brand. And if you score a 15/15, don't miss the giveaway at the end. This Outdoor ...read more
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance adds six new retail members
Ahead of the annual Grassroots Connect buying show, the consortium of specialty retailers and vendors on Monday welcomed six new stores to its membership. The additions elevate Grassroots Outdoor Alliance to 74 members and 144 doors nationwide, marking the largest size ever for ...read more
5 takeaways from a special paddlesports report
In Montana, Todd Frank just opened The Trail Head River Sports. In Colorado, Hala GearSpace is selling more whitewater accessories than high-end rafts. And in Oklahoma, more than 200 stores showed up to explore 120 exhibits at Paddlesports Retailer last month. These are the ...read more
Industry Buzz: Embark, America Outdoors, The Mountain Pact, OIA, Walmart, and a petroleum-less ski wax
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Now open: Embark, Ruffwear's coworking space in Bend, Oregon, opened last week. SNEWS in November 2017 talked to Ruffwear President Will Blount when the idea was ...read more
Industry Buzz: L.L.Bean, Outdoor Afro, Innovation Awards, Farm To Feet, Mountain Hardwear, and an illegal offense
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Illegal offense: During the month-long government shutdown that ended Jan. 25, 2019, the Trump administration illegally used National Park fees to keep parks ...read more
New column Retail Voice spotlights retailers in the trenches
When the venerable Denali closed its doors in July 2019, leadership’s reason was that they “could not find a responsible path forward.” It got me wondering, what does it mean to be a responsible retailer today? To be successful, outdoor specialty shops have to offer much more ...read more
Brands helping in wake of Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas, leaving 23 people dead in its path of destruction. The storm weakened slightly when it made landfall on the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida on Thursday and Friday, according to reports. But hundreds of thousands were drenched, ...read more
Gear sales trends at Hala GearSpace
Originally opened as a showroom for Hala Gear inflatable SUPs, the Hala GearSpace in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is filling with more and more whitewater gear by the day. Founder Peter Hall in January bought the online portion of Colorado Kayak Supply to give his business an ...read more
Alex Honnold gets naked for ESPN's Body Issue
"Sort of an unusual shoot for me—turns out rock is quite rough when you don't have any clothes on," Honnold wrote on Instagram in a caption for a photo of him crouching on a climb in his birthday suit. The renowned climber—whose film "Free Solo" received an Oscar earlier this ...read more