Osprey sues California retailer over improper use of backpack name
The Colorado-based packmaker has filed a federal lawsuit against LA-based Aether, claiming the retailer violated the company's “trademark coexistence agreement.”
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Eric Smith
Eric Smith is an award-winning business journalist who covers breaking news, economic insights, market trends, and M&A across the outdoor industry. He is a former sportswriter for the Anchorage Daily News and, most recently, a senior business editor for SGB Media. His outdoor business writing also has appeared in Outdoor Retailer’s Snow Show Daily, REI’s Co-op Journal, and Warren Miller’s SnoWorld. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Eric now lives in Louisville, Colorado. Reach him by email, on LinkedIn, Twitter, or at his website.
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Industry High Five: Peak Design battles Amazon knockoff with humor
Rather than file a lawsuit, Peak Design targeted Amazon Basics’ knockoff of its Everyday Sling bag with a hilarious, must-watch video.
Summer Outdoor Retailer show pushes back 8 weeks to August 10-12
The change allows Outdoor Retailer more time to facilitate a safe and successful in-person event.
VF promotes from within for Icebreaker’s new top exec
Jan Van Mossevelde, formerly the apparel brand’s EMEA general manager, has been tapped to become its next global brand president.
What do Grassroots’ latest sales numbers mean for the future of outdoor retail?
Gabe Maier, vice president of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, gave us some insights into what the most recent figures might forecast for specialty retail in 2021 and beyond.
Q4 2020: Outdoor industry earnings report
How did the outdoor industry’s public companies perform last quarter? Our recap has the pertinent details from the earnings reports released to date.
Behind the scenes at Thule’s first North American retail store
The president of Thule’s Americas region explains why the brand chose Denver for its North American brick-and-mortar debut and how the company will measure success in a challenging retail environment.
VF unveils two ambitious initiatives in one week
VF Corporation committed this week to both reducing plastic waste and promoting racial equity.
Arne Arens to lead Boardriders after leaving The North Face
Arens, who served as global brand president of The North Face for nearly four years, will become CEO of Boardriders Inc., the parent company of seven action sports brands.
From Outdoor Retailer to Shark Tank: An outdoor business shines in prime time
Peter Arlein, founder and owner of Colorado-based mountainFLOW eco-wax, got his big shot on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Friday night.