Videos of the informative sessions that included leaders from Christy Sports, Salomon, Cotopaxi, Google, Orvis, Skullcandy, Locally, Water Stone Outdoors, ENDVR and more are now available for on-demand replay.
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SESO Joins Matt Powell on Retail Remix Podcast to Talk Vuori, Nike, Vans, Dick’s and More
SESO joined active and athletic brand and retailer consultant Matt Powell on the Retail Remix podcast to talk about the Nike turnaround quest, why Vuori continues to take share in the activewear market, the challenges at Vans, the new strategy at Journeys, the Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition of Foot Locker, how Urban Outfitters, Inc. has many parts of its business firing right now and more.
Hi-Tech Owner Kim Ball’s Long Quest to Make Surfing an Official Hawaii High School Sport Pays Off
Ball has worked on elevating surfing as a statewide competitive sport for high school students for 29 years and said Monday’s announcement was an important milestone for surfing in the state.
Steko Gets Loud at Surf Expo
“We’re not anti-industry we’re just saying, ‘Hey we’re going against the grain, we’re going to poke a little fun at the big boys,’ ” said Chris Wagaman, who is heading up sales, as the music boomed around him at the Steko booth.
Revamped Sisstr Makes Big Push for Summer ’26
Sisstr held a party for retail accounts, athletes and friends of brand to celebrate the new direction at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano last week.
NikeSKIMS Collaboration with Kim Kardashian Debuts This Week
The debut NikeSKIMS line includes seven collections across 58 silhouettes, offering over 10,000 ways to combine different pieces.
Globe International Expects FY26 Growth as Salty Crew, FXD, and Globe Expand
However, the company’s decision to exit non-strategic brands contributed to revenue and profit declines for the full year.
Michael Fernandez Exits The Levy Group for Catalyst Brands
Fernandez, who oversaw the Volcom, Roxy, and Dakine licenses, among others, has been named chief wholesale and business development officer at Catalyst Brands, whose portfolio includes Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, JCPenney, and Nautica.
Updated: More Photos and Quotes from Surf Expo
We added many more photos and quotes from the show floor to our Surf Expo report.
Vuori Makes Major Push into Tennis
The activewear brand has signed next-generation tennis star Jack Draper, currently ranked No. 5 in the world and known for his tennis prowess – and model good looks.
Former Vans Exec Carly Gomez Named CMO of Crocs Brand
Gomez worked for 16 years at Vans, where she had a stellar reputation and rose steadily through the ranks.
Former Oakley and Costa Exec John Sanchez Named CEO of Takeya
The experienced sunglass executive, known for his product expertise, is jumping into the hydration space.
