April Lawyer originally hails from Big Bear, and having grown up as a competitive snowboarder and mountain biker, she brings that SoCal action sports background to this women’s and men’s boutique.
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Tom Ruiz to Retire; Jason Shelton Named Salty Crew North America GM
Legendary industry sales leader Tom Ruiz, who was instrumental in the growth of brands such as Volcom and Salty Crew, is retiring in June. SES talked to him about his career, and asked Volcom Co-founder Richard Woolcott to comment on Tom’s role in Volcom’s success.
Spotlight on Outerwear Sales
The outerwear category has seen a small sales gain in the past 12 months thanks to the long winter in some parts of the country, according to data from Circana (formerly The NPD Group and IRI). Outerwear Sales up 1% to $3.5 billion “The long – and in some cases...
Mammut North America Beefs Up Executive Team
Mammut North America has added several new vice presidents to its executive team in North America to support its growth and expansion strategy. The mountain safety brand, founded in Switzerland, has doubled its business year over year and is aiming to increase growth...
Three High-Level Vans Executives Exit
Vice President and Americas GM David Tichiaz is among those who are no longer with the company.
Authentic Brands Group Makes Binding Offer to Purchase Boardriders
Volcom owner Authentic Brands Group has made a binding offer to acquire Boardriders and its roster of premium action sports brands in a deal expected to close in the third quarter.
Authentic CEO – The Traditional Brand Model is Broken
In a letter to potential shareholders in 2021, Jamie Salter described himself as a big believer in brands. But he thought the old model was broken and that he found the business model of the future.
Bluestar Alliance Makes an Acquisition
Hurley owner Bluestar Alliance announced Monday that it has acquired Amsterdam-based Dutch fashion brand Scotch & Soda, which filed for bankruptcy in March.
What’s Selling at Ron Jon Surf Shop
We walk the floor with Ron Jon President Michele Goodwin and GMM Karen Klimkiewicz to talk about what brands they are excited about and expanding, 2022 results, and the forecast for 2023.
Innovation Award Winner Paka Grabs Attention with PAKAFILL – and its Alpacas
In 2016, Kris Cody was traveling through Peru and became fascinated by alpaca fiber, which he describes as softer than cashmere, warmer than wool, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic. A year later, he released the first Paka sweater on Kickstarter, raising more than...
The Story Behind WoolAid, Product of the Year Winner at the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) At the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in January, New Zealand-based WoolAid won the coveted Product of the Year award for its WoolAid Adhesive Bandages. The company is just entering the U.S. market, and retailers such as REI, Public...
Everything You Need to Know about Alternative Financing Options
Given the uncertain economic climate, it’s no surprise that brands are taking a closer look at their cash flow and funding sources to make sure they are well positioned to ride out this difficult period.
