Black Diamond Equipment saw strong international and direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales growth in the first quarter ended March 31. However, the continued weak wholesale market in North America weighed down overall results, according to parent company Clarus Corp....
Prana, the active lifestyle apparel brand owned by Columbia Sportswear Co., is searching for a new president, Columbia executives announced on an earnings call Thursday. The company had been led by Monica Mirro since 2021. Columbia SVP of Emerging Brands Craig Zanon...
(This story was updated on 6/16/2023.) Footwear brand Sorel, usually a top performer for parent Columbia Sportswear Company, experienced a tough Q1 due to a challenging footwear market, and wet and cold spring weather. The brand’s revenue in the quarter totaled $61...
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.
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.
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 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...
Vice President and Americas GM David Tichiaz is among those who are no longer with the company.
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.
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.
Hurley owner Bluestar Alliance announced Monday that it has acquired Amsterdam-based Dutch fashion brand Scotch & Soda, which filed for bankruptcy in March.
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.
