Outdoor participation is up, and brands are meeting the moment, remaining focused on performance and tech in new products, while keeping the needs of newbies and casual outdoor participants in mind.

Whether for work or play, shoppers know what they want from their boots, and in laundry list fashion. As society continues to emerge from the pandemic, many consumers are looking to buy shoes that complement a new array of ever-changing endeavors.

Casual Outdoor Participation Is Rising, Q2 Footwear Sales Are Strong, Hooked on Fishing. 53% of Americans ages 6 and over participated in outdoor recreation at least once in 2020, the highest participation rate ever recorded.

New Products & Initiatives in the Spotlight: Turtlefur, Timberland, Sanuk, CEP, Tecnica, Twisted X and more.

In the midst of a summer season expected to be filled with plenty of consumer demand for outdoor gear, the coming months are filled with both opportunities and challenges for outdoor specialty retailers.

After nearly 18 months without an in-person outdoor industry trade event, August will bring with it the return of Outdoor Retailer in Denver and the debut of The Big Gear Show in Park City. For OR Show execs, a key focus is on having the industry “show up” in whatever way they choose, and to...

Style and sustainability lead the charge in the latest outdoor apparel offerings. Eco-minded apparel brand Picture’s Expedition Line for Fall 2021 is pretty sweet, in more ways than one. Technical and sustainable, using Bio-Sourced polyester throughout the entire range, the shell fabric used in...

We spoke to specialty retailers about the year that was and the year ahead. During a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor retailers saw high demand and scarce product across categories like paddlesports and cycling.