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Short Stops Week 12, 2026
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ Alterra Mountain Company announced that CEO Jared Smith plans to step down at the end of the current season, with an interim Office of the CEO led by board representatives overseeing operations while the company conducts a search for his successor +++ LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL ...
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ArticleCaroline Brown to leave The North Face
The North Face is preparing for a leadership transition as President Caroline Brown steps down after about two years.
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ArticleArne Arens becomes Unspun CEO
The US apparel technology company appoints a veteran outdoor industry executive to scale localized manufacturing.
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News briefsTNF unveils new HKe drop
Following its Fall/Winter 2025 debut, the premium HKe line returns with a second drop focused on durability, technical innovation and modern design.
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News briefsCascade Designs appoints VP of Sales
The US outdoor equipment manufacturer strengthens its leadership team with a new vice president of sales.
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Short Stops Week 09, 2026
CORPORATE AND M&A +++ eBay has agreed to acquire fashion resale platform Depop from Etsy for approximately $1.2bn in cash to strengthen its consumer-to-consumer business and expand its reach among Gen Z and Millennial shoppers, with the deal expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approval ...
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News briefsTNF unveils K2 documentary
The U.S. outdoor brand presents a new documentary capturing a record K2 ascent without supplemental oxygen.
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ArticleGoldwin Q3 hit by weather headwinds
Japan’s leading outdoor and sportswear group reports uneven third-quarter performance as warm weather and weaker tourism weigh on key categories.
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News briefsTNF launches Red Box SS26
The Red Box collection returns for Spring/Summer 2026, reworking 1990s design codes into a modern lifestyle-oriented lineup.
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OpinionPerformance Without Toxicity: The B2B conference that accompanied the opening of the exhibition
In this column, OIC contributor Charles Ross reflects on a London B2B conference exploring performance, materials, repair and finance beyond sustainability buzzwords.