Roxy surfer Kelia Moniz called out the brand’s new owner Authentic Brands Group in explaining her departure, while the Gudauskas brothers confirmed parting ways with Vans. David Brooks of Authentic provided SES with a comment about the Moniz video.
Apparel GM Alex De La Peña and Marketing and Apparel Director Donny Emler Jr. talk opportunities in soft goods as the family-owned and operated business looks to the future.
Today Xcel Wetsuits announced the hire of Johnny Gothard to head their growing e-commerce business in the U.S. and in international markets. Most recently the director of e-commerce at Rip Curl, Johnny has over a decade of experience in the digital space, having also...
The total return rate for 2023 was 14.5%, according to a report from NRF and Appriss Retail.
The leaders of Skullcandy, Rhythm, 686, FMF, and Carver parse through the potential hurdles and boosts that could impact their businesses in the new year.
The company said it’ll look to hit that savings target under a three-year plan that includes increased use of automation and workforce reductions, some of which are happening in the current quarter. Converse also reported soft results.
SES asked executives from around the industry to reflect on the business this year, with responses that ranged from lamenting the heavy promotional environment to the continuous drive to improve their respective companies.
SES checks in at specialty retail for one more read on traffic, shopping trends, and what brands performed in the last full weekend ahead of Christmas.
Authentic Brands Group’s deal is with BRJ Group, which will be led by Sammy Yoo, a 13-year veteran of the legacy Boardriders’ portfolio.
The deal expands Authentic’s strategic partnership with Liberated Brands to take on Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, and other brands in several international markets.
Parent KMD Brands offered a market update as its portfolio remains pressured by a consumer spending and wholesale slowdown.
The chief marketing officer hire marks another major addition to the Vuori C-suite amid the activewear brand’s rapid growth.
