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Christine Iksic and Chris Kaminski's Pittsburgh specialty outdoor shop will open its doors officially for the first time this spring. But it's not exactly their first rodeo. They've been outfitting outdoorspeople in the 'Burgh for several years in unconventional ways
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Black Diamond Inc. (NYSE:BDE) and its public stockholders
New owner Vista Outdoor will add the hydration bottle, pack, and filter company to a collection of more than 30 outdoor and sporting goods brands
Partnering with TSG, Backcountry will expand into adjacent categories and international markets, as well as enhance marketing and brand building efforts
Among other things, Patagonia learned that some its suppliers in Taiwan were using labor brokers to bring in cheap, and potentially forced, migrant workers
As outdoor retail leader grows, it looks to maintain connection its with consumers. Can a larger REI also remain small and local?
Emerald Expositions group sales director, Marisa Nicholson, to replace Haroutunian as show director
OBJ has the inside scoop and first look at the new Toad & Co. with CEO and owner Gordon Seabury
Columbia Sportswear to pay $190 million for the yoga, climbing, and lifestyle brand to expand categories and better balance seasonality
Rue Mapp talks to us about how the outdoor industry can overcome some its diversity shortcomings
OBJ talks to new Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario to find out where she sees the brand heading
No decision has been made, but company officials told investors they are giving a serious look at retail stores to promote the brand and sales
OBJ takes an in-depth look at the growing business with its effect on retail, the latest strategies, and how brands are attempting to walk the fine line between vendor and competitor
In reporting its quarterly results Friday, Johnson Outdoors (Nasdaq:JOUT) revealed previously undisclosed financial details of its recent Jetboil acquisition
Another day, another acquisition in the outdoor industry. On Wednesday, Jetboil became the latest of more than a dozen outdoor brands to be scooped up this year. Find out how the brand fits in with its new owner Johnson Outdoors
Black Diamond lifted the veil on its closely guarded, initial line of apparel, giving its top dealers, investors and OBJ an exclusive first look at the products in Salt Lake City
Black Diamond Inc. continued in its acquisition mode, announcing plans Monday to acquire Austria-based Pieps, best known for its avalanche transceivers, probes, and other winter safety gear. OBJ has the first interview with Black Diamond CEO Peter Metcalf, plus details on why winter safety is a top bright spot for the wintersports market
OBJ has the exclusive first look at Stio, a new outdoor apparel brand being launched by Cloudveil founder Stephen Sullivan this fall
The parent company of Black Diamond and Gregory Mountain Products added protective gear brand Poc Sports to its team Thursday, acquiring the Swedish business for about $43.5 million. Black Diamond Inc. CEO Peter Metcalf talked first to OBJ about the deal
PrimaLoft will become its own independent company as its parent firm Albany International has agreed to sell the insulation brand for $38 million to its current management team in partnership with Prudential Capital Partners. Michael Joyce is the new company's president and CEO
Trekking, ski and Nordic pole company Leki lost its passionate owner and CEO Klaus Lenhart on Monday following his death in a plane crash