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Black Diamond’s Apparel Streak Hits Five Quarters; DOJ Closes Clarus Investigation

Neil Fiske says Black Diamond's wholesale relationships have "never been stronger," and the numbers back him up: Outdoor…

News August 11, 2026
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Seager’s Co-Founder Mattson Smith on 32% Wholesale Growth, a new WSL Partnership and What’s Next

Seager co-CEO Mattson Smith breaks down the wholesale growth behind a strong Q2, a new WSL partnership, and…

News August 11, 2026
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A Divided Economy, Real Tariff Refunds and the AI Edge: RSM’s Read on 2026

The economy looks fine on paper, until you ask which income bracket you're in. RSM's economists, trade advisors…

News August 10, 2026
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Elevate Outdoor Collective Sells Madshus, Names Fredrik Kjellberg as Group CMO

Elevate Outdoor Collective is selling Madshus to ConsilTech under new ownership with deep ski industry roots, while promoting…

News August 6, 2026
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TravisMathew Grows Ahead of Plan as Callaway Golf Cites Resilient Golfer in Strong Q2

Callaway Golf's Q2 2026 earnings call detailed TravisMathew's growth, planned store closures and executives' view of a resilient…

News August 5, 2026
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Mike Wallace Joins Atlantic Park Surf as VP of Sales

Mike Wallace, a 25-year surf industry veteran and former Roark Global Marketing Director, has joined Atlantic Park Surf…

News August 5, 2026
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Five Things to Know About Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis

With the show two weeks out, here is a rundown of everything you need to know before heading…

News August 5, 2026
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2026 US Open of Surfing: Solid Swell, Big Activations and Bigger Honors

Surf brands turned out in force with athlete signings, appearances and parties, while Jack's Surfboards and Huntington Surf…

News August 4, 2026
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Oakley Named Top Performer as EssilorLuxottica’s AI Eyewear Push Fuels Strong First Half

Oakley and Ray-Ban were named top performing brands across EssilorLuxottica's regions in the first half of 2026, with…

News August 3, 2026
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