Helen of Troy’s Q1 earnings show Osprey leading Home and Outdoor segment growth, with Hydro Flask and OXO also performing well, as expanded distribution at Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Target planogram reset fuel the Hydro Flask rebound.
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Brixton Expands Distribution to Kohl’s
Oceanside, Calif.-based Brixton is now part of Kohl’s back-to-school assortment, marking a new retail channel for the action sports brand. Several other industry brands are carried at Kohl’s.
If You Have an Ecommerce Site, You Need to Read This Report
AI agents are starting to shop on behalf of consumers, and that changes everything about how your brand gets discovered and purchased. A free special report from Retail TouchPoints breaks down what’s at stake and how to adapt.
From the Sand to the Sales Floor, Jack’s Surfboards Helps Build Brands
Brand partners describe what sets the retailer apart, from supporting competitive surfing with events like the Jack’s Pro to backing emerging labels.
Safilo Completes Acquisition of SPY+ and Serengeti from Bollé Brands
Safilo Group has closed its acquisition of SPY+ and Serengeti from Bollé Brands, adding two sport and premium eyewear names to an owned-brand portfolio that already includes Smith, Carrera, Polaroid and Blenders.
183 Million Outdoor Participants and a Retail Playbook Hiding in the Numbers
OIA Research Director Kelly Davis on where growth is slowing, why frequency is down and what retailers should stock next.
The Ascent: Saucony Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Kula
Wendy Kula, the former Nike executive now serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Saucony, on leadership, accountability, creative courage and how she approaches long-term brand building.
Nike CFO: “Our Consumer Is Under Pressure Around the World”
Nike widened its revenue decline guidance for the next two quarters Tuesday, with CEO Elliott Hill and CFO Matt Friend telling analysts that Sportswear and Jordan Streetwear remain challenged and that shoppers are pulling back on discretionary spending.
Surf Expo Names Adam Kingston VP of Sales During 50th Anniversary Year
Surf Expo has named Adam Kingston Vice President of Sales as the show’s 50th anniversary celebration continues in September. Kingston and Show Director Roy Turner share more on the new role, the September show, and what comes next.
Pharrell Just Made Surf the Coolest Thing in Paris. Surf Industry Leaders Weigh In.
SESO asked Pat Tenore of Tenore, Ryan Hitzel of Roark, Evan Slater of Sun Bum, Candy Harris of Unlisted Brand Lab, Ryan Mangan of Quiksilver and Billabong, Pat O’Connell of Florence and Paul Naude of Vissla what it means when a luxury house this size leans this hard into surf culture. Here is what they said.
As Top-Tier Malls Pull Ahead, the Bottom Tier Starts to Crack
A newly shuttered mall in Westminster, California, sits 20 miles from a thriving Irvine Spectrum Center on Orange County’s 405 Freeway, a contrast that mirrors a national divide between top and bottom-tier shopping centers that Coresight Research says will likely accelerate thanks in part to AI.
Apple, WSL Launch New “Apple at Play” Series Spotlighting Surfer Tech
Apple and the WSL have launched a new Apple at Play series spotlighting how Championship Tour surfers use Apple Watch data in competition, with new broadcast metrics and an expanded iPhone fan content push.
