Bracken Darrell will join from Logitech, where he led the business for a decade, and brings with him experience in turnarounds.
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2023 Report and Photos
Day One got off to a buzzy start as buyers and brands converged in Salt Lake City for the summer iteration of the outdoor show.
Former Quiksilver Heavyweight Tapped for Globe International Board
Harry Hodge’s appointment as chair is effective immediately.
Swim Collective Report and Photos
The Huntington Beach trade show is set to grow, with a New York iteration for the summer show season.
Tentative Deal Reached in West Coast Ports Negotiations
Dockworkers across the U.S. West Coast are set to vote on a new contract, after a tentative deal was reached late Wednesday between employers and the union representing more than 22,000 employees. “On behalf of the retail industry, we are relieved to see the parties...
Rip Curl’s Mary Miller Exits Amid Broader Restructure
The well-regarded senior vice president of women’s has exited Rip Curl, which has undergone a restructuring.
Surf Shop Founders and Their Kids Discuss Passing the Torch
Stewart Surf Shop, Wave Riding Vehicles, Hansen Surfboards, Huntington Surf & Sport, Val Surf, and 17th Street Surf Shop founders and their kids talk about what it takes to keep the family business running.
Succession Planning the Surf Shop Way
Founders and their kids talk about ownership transitions – from the well planned to those who crossed their fingers someone from the next generation would pick up the reins.
LSpace Plants Flag at Lido Marina Village with Summer Pop-Up
The summer shop has LSpace swimwear, activewear, and accessories on hand, with a grand opening slated for June 10.
Fox Racing Sees Bentonville Store as Model for Future Retail
Fox leader Jeff McGuane on the company’s decision to open up shop in Bentonville, Arkansas – a growing hub for cyclists – and how it’s one part of a bigger “integrative marketplace” strategy that also includes wholesale investments.
VF Corporation to Launch Operations at New State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in Ontario, California
The facility is VF’s largest and most efficient distribution center to date – serving Vans and The North Face brands across owned retail stores, wholesale customers, and e-commerce.
Remembering Evo Senior Buyer Won Suh
Executives from Evo, Westlife, C3, Mervin, and Nidecker remember a friend and colleague.
