Hardgoods

“It’s time to disrupt ski hardgoods,” said former Burton executive Clark Gundlach—and that might be exactly what he’s helping to do. Ski boots have always faced the same predicament: They need to be really stiff to give users better control over their skis, but that can make ...read more

Established in 1994 as Trailblazer, the Connecticut chain rebranded as Denali last year. Now with seven stores along the state's shoreline as well as in Rhode Island, this outdoor retailer serves New England's hikers, runners, climbers, campers, and travelers. Amy Parulis, ...read more

REI is holding brands accountable to sustainable practices. On Monday, the cooperative debuted Product Sustainability Standards that will soon apply to more than 1,000 small and large brands sold by the outdoor retailer. “Some, like prAna and Patagonia, are on the leading edge ...read more

It’ll be 15 days before we know how hard tariffs on imports from China will hit the outdoor industry. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. would impose $50 billion in unilateral tariffs on a wide range of consumer goods imported from China as punishment for ...read more

President Donald Trump yesterday ordered sharp tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, which for the outdoor industry could mean higher costs for tent poles, camping stoves, skis and snowboards, and other hard goods. Trump unveiled plans to place a 25 percent tax on imported ...read more

In the Pre-Show Edition of Outdoor Retailer Daily Summer Market 2017, you'll find the hottest new gear from dozens of brands coming to the show. For the cover, we camped out in the Roosevelt National Forest near Boulder and set the stage with 2018 gear from Wenzel (which might ...read more