Bart Schaneman News Today

A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours.

Entrepreneur Shaun Neff has joined the X Games ownership group as an investor and advisor to boost the brand's strategy.

Rip Curl parent KMD Brands announced Rip Curl’s sales dropped in the first half on weak consumer spending and wholesale challenges.

Outdoor products company Yeti today announced it has acquired growing pack brand Mystery Ranch. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

REI Co-op announced layoffs for hundreds of employees, with CEO Eric Artz warning of a "very challenging" 2024 and citing a "highly promotional" environment.

VF Corp. said a cyberattack is hindering the ability of The North Face and Vans' parent company to fulfill orders on its e-commerce websites.

Backcountry has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European subsidiary, Bergfreunde, to Decathlon, a sporting goods retailer based in France.

Columbia Sportswear announced that Cory Long will be the new president of the Sorel brand. He was mostly global general manager of DC Shoes.

Denver author Hillary Leftwich organized Counterpath's Indie Author and Press Book Fair to showcase local writers.

Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a business optimization program that involved laying off 250 employees at the corporate level.