Sendero Provisions Co. founder and CEO Hunter Harlow’s Waco, Texas apparel company is at an inflection point. The company’s notched 100% year-over-year growth since 2018. It’s also finding newfound success in women’s aided by the hiring of a former Ralph...
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Surf Expo Sneak Peak: Surf Brands Sign Up in Full Force
The roster of brands for the Surf Expo September show will see the floor represented with a range of brands, from emerging to heritage.
Rip Curl Shifts Away from WSL Finals Title Sponsorship as Lexus Moves In
The World Surf League said this week Lexus will expand its relationship with the organization to take on title sponsor of the US Open of Surfing and the WSL Finals.
Bell, Giro See “Positive Momentum” in Market Share
Cycling brands Bell and Giro continue to make market share gains for parent Vista Outdoor Inc. Eric Nyman, co-CEO of Vista and CEO of Vista’s Revelyst division, called out Bell, Giro, and Fox on an earnings call Thursday as seeing “positive momentum… on the market...
Local Motion Sets Sights on Market Expansion
The Hawaii-rooted brand and retailer’s COO on what’s working in stores and where the business is headed.
Black Diamond Turnaround Continues Amid North America Rebound
Signs of progress in Black Diamond Equipment’s turnaround are beginning to peek through as the climbing and mountain brand maintains a laser-like focus on simplifying its business. That’s the update President Neil Fiske delivered to analysts last week during an...
HeyDude Revenue Outlook Cut as Segmentation Strategy Continues
The near-term plans for HeyDude are “taking longer to play out,” said Crocs Inc. CEO Andrew Rees, with the shoe brand’s revenue expected to fall 8% to 10% this year.
Canada’s Oak Clothing Co. Boutique Builds Community in Fashion, Surf
The Ontario, Canada boutique carries a curated apparel assortment that includes Brixton, Salty Crew, Rhythm, Thrills, and Patagonia in addition to surf hardgoods.
Michael Minter Joins Sorel as Brand VP
Michael Minter, who previously held key marketing and creative roles at Reef, DC Shoes, Keen, and Sanuk, is the new vice president of brand at Sorel. Minter officially joined the company April 29, Sorel parent Columbia Sportswear Company disclosed in an announcement...
Dylan Slater Tapped to Lead New Holding Company for Outerknown, Firewire, Slater Designs
The new ownership allows the brands to share resources and take a “fresh approach” to the surf market, Dylan said.
Former DC, Reef Exec Michael Minter Joins Sorel as Brand VP
Minter’s appointment was effective Monday, after less than a year as Reef CMO.
REI Reports Revenue Decline, Net Loss in 2023 Review
REI Co-op confirmed its revenue declined in 2023 in a financial recap of a year that saw the outdoor retailer shed hundreds of employees in response to a challenging environment. REI reported a 2023 net loss of $311 million, widened from a net loss of $164.71 million...