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Tilly’s is on Fire: Comp Sales Surge for Third Straight Quarter
Tilly's delivered its third straight quarter of double-digit comp sales growth in Q2, with CEO Nate Smith saying the company is on track for its first profitable fiscal year since…
News September 3, 2026
Collective Shows Adds Miami Edition for Luxury Active, Swim and Resort
Collective Shows is bringing its curated swim and activewear trade show to the East Coast, debuting a Miami edition next April with roughly 120 brands.
News September 3, 2026
Five Things to Know About Surf Expo September 2026
From a new creator program built with Popfly to Lightspeed's title sponsorship of the Industry Party and fashion shows, plus new education programming from Coastal Connections, here is what to…
News September 2, 2026
MELIN Engineers Vo2, An All-New Collection Built For The Runner
melin launches Vo2, its most technically advanced running collection to date, engineered and tested by runners to solve the demands of the road. Featuring lightweight, sweat-resistant, antimicrobial performance, reflective accents,…
August 21
Globe CEO on Salty Crew’s Growth Plan, Globe Brand Footwear Momentum and FY26 Financial Results
Globe International CEO Matt Hill talks Salty Crew's regional growth, Globe's footwear resurgence and FXD's U.S. expansion as the company closes out a FY26 in which Salty Crew, Globe, and…
News September 2, 2026
Kate Walker Named SESO’s New Associate Publisher
Kate Walker has joined Shop Eat Surf Outdoor as its new lead sales executive and Associate Publisher, bringing more than 13 years of media sales experience to the role. She…
News September 2, 2026
Five Years Later, Bajio’s Bet on Independence Is Still Paying Off
Al Perkinson launched performance eyewear company Bajio as a brand guy. Five years of competing against conglomerate-owned rivals later, he's a hardened CEO who still believes independence is what keeps…
Executive Edition September 1, 2026
Talking to Retailers at OR: Business Is Better Than the Headlines Suggest
Four specialty outdoor retailers from Maryland to California to Wyoming all told me the same thing this year: business is strong, even when the national economic picture says it shouldn't…
News August 28, 2026
URBN CEO Dismisses Macro Fears as Shoppers Prioritize Style and Fashion Over Price
Urban Outfitters CEO Richard Hayne breaks down why media concerns over consumer health are overstated, how long the "fuller bottom" fashion cycle may last, and what powered a record $1.66…
News August 27, 2026
SIMA Super Summit 2026 to Center on Leadership in the Surf Industry
SIMA's 2026 Super Summit lands in Laguna Beach on September 22 with a leadership-focused lineup, including Tilly's CEO Nate Smith discussing leadership and the next generation of shoppers.
News August 27, 2026
