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Vuori Names New CMO from Abercrombie & Fitch
Vuori has hired a key figure from Abercrombie & Fitch's turnaround to lead its next phase of growth, the latest in a series of executive moves.
News August 17, 2026
AI Playbook: How Carve Designs is Transforming Its Workflows with AI
VP of Marketing Jen Wilson on the tools she and the Carve Design team use most, the AI skills she looks for in the hiring process, and how AI might…
News August 17, 2026
West Marine’s Reorganization Plan Wins Court Approval, Clearing Last Hurdle Before Exiting Bankruptcy
A federal judge signed off on West Marine's plan to exit Chapter 11, formalizing who ends up owning the retailer and who gets left out.
News August 17, 2026
AI Literacy Is Becoming a Business Imperative
The Surf Industry Members Association is launching a new three-part AI Series designed to help surf and outdoor industry leaders understand the technology, identify where it can create real value,…
August 14
Yeti, Merrell, Birkenstock, Saucony: Strong Brands Appear to Be Outrunning a Shaky Macro Backdrop, for Now
Some key companies posted quarterly results Thursday, each beating its own guidance. Here's what's driving the strength, and what each company is still watching closely.
Executive Edition August 14, 2026
Collective Shows Recap: New Exhibitors, Expanded Floorplan and What’s Ahead for 2027
A recap of Collective Shows, covering an expanded Pasea floorplan, new exhibitors and a handful of product themes on the show floor, from reversible solids to vintage surf.
News August 12, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Announces New Partnership With REI Co-op’s Path Ahead Ventures
Outdoor Retailer 2026 puts REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures and 70-plus emerging brands at the center of the Minneapolis show, alongside 550-plus retail buyers.
News August 12, 2026
Black Diamond’s Apparel Streak Hits Five Quarters; DOJ Closes Clarus Investigation
Neil Fiske says Black Diamond's wholesale relationships have "never been stronger," and the numbers back him up: Outdoor sales up 8.5%, apparel discounting down sharply, and a consumer that's still…
News August 11, 2026
Seager’s Co-Founder Mattson Smith on 32% Wholesale Growth, a new WSL Partnership and What’s Next
Seager co-CEO Mattson Smith breaks down the wholesale growth behind a strong Q2, a new WSL partnership, and the athletes joining the brand's roster this year.
News August 11, 2026
