A dizzying number of news outlets, including online, print, radio, and television, picked up the story. The fallout is being felt by surf shops that carry Volcom, Billabong, and Quiksilver, independent licensed brand stores that are not closing, and new wholesale licensees.
The event appears to be a hot ticket: exhibitor spaces and a limited number of camping spots sold out in early January. In all, 300 exhibitors and 17,000 to 20,000 attendees are expected over the weekend.
SESO checked in with Ryan Mangan, O5 Apparel senior vice president of action sports, about the addition of Billabong, including who will lead the brand and other key hires, what happens to the athlete roster, and more.
Vuori told retailers changes in Mexico that impacted apparel and textile imports into the country is leading to delayed spring shipments.
The preview night on Feb. 13 is a fundraiser for 43 Institute, which supports individuals within the action sports, motorsports, and creative arts through mentorship and access to training.
Liberated Brands commented Monday afternoon on the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Liberated Brands officially filed for bankruptcy Sunday night. The list of largest unsecured creditors includes many overseas clothing manufacturers. Updated Feb. 3 with statement from Liberated.
The company is working with retail liquidation experts Gordon Brothers on the process, SESO has learned.
Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director, will join as president on February 3 before assuming full CEO responsibilities on March 31, according to a news release.
Notable retailers that came to review lines included Backcountry, Bikini Shoppe, Canyon Ranch Resorts, Core Power Yoga, Equinox, Fairmont Hotels, Maui Clothing Company, MGM Resorts, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, REI, Road Runner Sports, Splash Hawaii, Sports Basement, and Tyler’s.
A wide range of industry brand and retailers have jumped in to aid those impacted by the devastating wild fires in Los Angeles.
Lots of brands and retailers were on hand as the industry looks for new opportunities and partners given the changes in the marketplace. Several brands looking to take share banded together to throw an industry party that harkened back to more energetic industry times.
