KMD Brands detailed how they are working to mitigate the impacts of the new tariffs announced last week by the Trump administration.
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Overland Expo SoCal Draws Big Crowds, Happy Exhibitors in Debut Show
The OC Fair & Event Center was packed for the event, with 19,000 attendees perusing the 303 exhibitor booths that offered a wide range of products including $500,000 overlanding rigs, cooking gear, port-a-potties, bag storage systems, tires, and much, much more.
Updated: Pura Vida Sold for $1 Million by Parent Company Vera Bradley
The La Jolla, California-based brand has largely struggled at Vera Bradley, with its annual revenue dropping nearly in half during Pura Vida’s tenure there. Vera Bradley paid $85 million for the brand.
Roxy Dolls to Launch at Target in June
Licensee JAKKS Pacific also announced Tuesday an extensive collection of outdoor products for both Roxy and Quiksilver including beach chairs, canopies, mats, and wagons that will initially sell exclusively on Amazon.
Outdoor Retailer Hosted Buyer Program Defrays Travel Costs for Retailers
The program is intended for independent specialty retailers and omnichannel retailers who are ready to purchase outdoor gear. Applications are now open to get travel support for the June 2025 show.
Journeys’ Turnaround Builds in Q4, Sees Bigger Opportunity Around Teen Girl
High-volume footwear account Journeys saw Q4 same-store sales surge 14% as a new leadership team updates assortments and Journeys’ overall strategy.
Lands’ End to Explore Possible Sale of Company
Lands’ End’s largest shareholder, Edward Lampert, requested the board pursue a possible sale of the company earlier this year, Lands’ End confirmed Feb. 25.
New KMD Brands CEO to Join Company in March
Outgoing Group CEO Michael Daly, who worked for Rip Curl for more than 20 years before rising to the top of KMD, will step down March 25. KMD owns the Oboz, Rip Curl, and Kathmandu brands.
Nordstrom Reports Strong Holiday Sales
Industry customer Nordstrom, which is in the process of taking the company private, said fourth quarter comparable sales rose 4.7%.
Salty Crew, FXD Continue to Drive New Strategy for Globe International Limited
Salty Crew has logged a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% over the past five years according to Globe, and FXD workwear, which started in Australia, is now growing rapidly in North America as well.
Outerknown Targets Surf Specialty with New Wholesale Plan
Outerknown is revamping its wholesale strategy to focus on the surf channel as it looks to take advantage of the white space in the market.
Free People Movement’s Big Growth Plans
The active line from Free People posted eye-popping growth in wholesale and other channels in 2024. Parent company Urban Outfitters Inc. plans to build on that momentum in 2025.
