Kate Robertson

Gröber, who started at ISPO as an intern, is headed to skilled trades and craft fair company Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen (GHM).

SESO gathered feedback from outdoor industry analysts about Laughton joining REI and about the many challenges she will face including returning the company to growth, improving employee morale, and charting the future direction of the outdoor industry.

Lauren Colalillo has also worked with Wilson, Arc’teryx, Salomon, Coleman, and Marmot.

Strong holiday sales and DTC success in November and December were offset by slow wholesale orders, according to an update from the company.

Arc'teryx took advice from fellow Amer brand Salomon before launching footwear, and FP Movement aims to be a billion-dollar brand in the near future.

Jon Frederick, marketing director and former U.S. country manager, will relocate to Colorado from the U.K., where he has been based for two years.

Bolte is Arc'teryx's chief merchandising officer, and former Vans exec Pardini and former Lululemon director Stubbington join Veilance.

Cotopaxi appointed Craig Rowley chief marketing officer and Sara Westbrook SVP of product and merchandising. Founder Stephan Jacob will transition to a chief global/business development role.

December sales increased by 3.81% among Grassroots Outdoor Alliance members, who are cautiously optimistic about 2025 while bracing for the impact of tariffs.

Columbia Sportswear’s turnaround strategy showed some signs that it’s working, as the company reported stronger revenues in the fourth quarter and projected a return to growth in 2025.