(This story was updated on 6/1/2023) (This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) REI Co-op laid off about 8% of its headquarters staff in a move President and CEO Eric Artz said addresses “increasing uncertainty.” “We have clear goals for the future of the co-op and are...
The Los Angeles streetwear label founded by Jerry Lorenzo is one of the retailer’s top brands. Chang spent 17 years at Pacsun and is a key factor in the company’s turnaround.
The change came as Vista Outdoor grouped its cycling, snow, and powersports brands, which will now be overseen by McGuane.
Vista Outdoor has grouped its cycling, snow, and powersports brands into a single division to be overseen by Fox Racing President Jeff McGuane. The new structure places McGuane in the president seat for the company’s action sports portfolio, which includes Fox Racing,...
Portland outdoor blanket brand Rumpl said this week that it has hired Kris Fry as its new creative director and also promoted executives in moves it said are the start of a growth phase for the business. “[Rumpl founder and CEO] Wylie [Robinson] and the entire Rumpl...
The changes come amid an executive restructuring at parent company Vera Bradley.
Newell Brands, parent company of Coleman and Marmot among other consumer businesses, said it’s trimming its workforce and retooling the organization in a bid to hedge against the macroeconomic environment. CEO Ravi Saligram said the moves will “simplify and...
Wolverine World Wide sees growth potential for its Saucony and Merrell businesses as it presses the gas on divesting slower-growing brands such as Keds. Christopher Hufnagel, who was named global brand president of the company’s active group in November, pointed to...
Helen of Troy CEO Julien Mininberg updated ICR Conference attendees on the progress being made with Hydro Flask and Osprey, which are part of a portfolio of consumer businesses that Helen of Troy owns. Helen of Troy acquired Osprey in November 2021, paying $414...
Brands in attendance included Body Glove, Aloha Collection, Frankies Bikinis, Z Supply, and Pura Vida.
We checked in with Bellroy, Nanga, United By Blue, Thread, Shwood, Kavu, Db Bags, and Artilect from the floor of the Outdoor Retail Snow Show last week in Salt Lake City, Utah for a look at the key pieces presented to retailers. Accessories proved big across the show...
Vail Resorts Inc. on Wednesday reported total skier visits up 12.5% for the season-to-date through Jan. 8, compared to the prior year period. Vail also reported increases in lift ticket revenue, which rose 5.3%, ski school revenue, which was up 35.6%, dining revenue,...
