There’s a lot happening at retail these days, so The Dailly is checking in with some outdoor specialty accounts to see how they are navigating the challenging environment. We asked Kyle and Brett Havertine, the owners of Trail Creek Outfitters in Glen Mills,...
The owner of Quality Surfboards Hawaii on Oahu talks about how he is adapting to changes in the surf market, marketing strategies he is using to build community, and brands and products to watch.
Influential surf seamstress Sato Hughes, who became the driving force behind Kanvas by Katin custom trunks worn by surfers such as Gerry Lopez and Eddie Aikau, died Saturday.
Current KMD Brands CEO Michael Daly, a Rip Curl veteran, is retiring. The new CEO is Brent Scrimshaw, a former Nike executive.
Vail Resorts announced a two-year company transformation plan Thursday afternoon that includes job cuts to corporate and operational staff. Over the past 10 years, the company said it has grown from 10 owned and operated resorts to 42 across four countries, and has...
New EVP for Merchandising and Design Ryan Case has an extensive resume at companies such as Dickies, Adidas, Converse and Puma. The outdoor lifestyle apparel brand has been expanding in the surf and action sports space.
Sun Diego held its Bash at The Beach AM Slam Finale earlier this month, and industry brands turned out in droves to support the event and one of their important retail partners.
Nike’s experiment with having a company outsider in the CEO role is over after several years of disappointing results and lack of innovation. “The missteps under John Donahoe created this situation,” footwear analyst Matt Powell said. “I’m glad that he is stepping aside.”
Outdoor Retailer is announcing some big news today – they are moving to one annual show in June rather than having two shows each year. That means OR November 2024 will not stage in a few months. The Daily asked Outdoor Retailer Show Director Sean Smith questions...
I-SEA, which has earned significant market share in the North American market, is now ready to expand in Europe in partnership with an experienced industry veteran.
The outdoor industry is at a critical juncture. Customer demand has plummeted from pandemic-fueled highs, retailers are over-inventoried, and brands are struggling for volume. The pandemic introduced millions of people to the outdoors, but recent Outdoor Industry...
Tilly’s announced Thursday that it is removing the “interim” label from Shaked’s title. Shaked has been serving in the day-to-day leadership role since the abrupt departure of former CEO Ed Thomas in January.
