With over 700 brands exhibiting, and buyer registration tracking significantly above last year, the show is forecast to be the largest January event since 2020.
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Introducing Shop Eat Surf Outdoor
The new site merges Shop Eat Surf and the Daily by Outdoor Retailer to provide coverage of leading brands and retailers in the outdoor, surf, snow, swim, active, and lifestyle spaces. 
Industry Retailers Report on Black Friday Weekend Sales
Industry retailers share how Black Friday weekend turned out as the National Retail Federation weighs in on the larger holiday retail picture.
VF Corp. Credit Rating Downgraded to Junk Status
S&P Global Ratings downgraded VF Corp.’s credit rating in large part because of continuing declines at its top four brands, most notably Vans.
Melin Names Longtime Stance Executive Domonique Checkwood VP of Sales
Melin co-founder and President Brian McDonell said Checkwood’s track record of building best-in-class teams coupled with her ability to help navigate progressive trendsetting retail partnerships was what melin was looking for.
Surf Expo Set for Biggest Show Since 2020
Show Director Roy Turner shares the impressive lineup of brands that have signed on to exhibit at Surf Expo January including Reef, Olukai, melin, Salt Life, goodr, Salty Crew, Oakley, Katin, Roark, Sun Bum, Outerknown, and many more. Buyer pre-registration is also up 26% year-over-year.
REI Names Former Sephora Executive Chief Marketing Officer
REI Co-op has a new chief marketing officer, and she comes from beauty retailer Sephora. Abigail Jacobs has also worked for Williams Sonoma, West Elm, and the Pottery Barn. In her new role at REI, Jacobs will oversee REI’s creative, customer and member planning,...
Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Laura Janney Departs; Michael Cingolani Promoted to SVP/GMM
Since the departure of the company’s longtime merchandise leader Debbie Anker-Morris in 2019, Tilly’s has experienced repeated turnover in the top merchandising job.
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment
Vuori has landed a new round of investment to support the continued growth of the hot-selling brand. The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and Stripes – along with a cohort of additional investors, are sinking $825 million into...
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment
The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and Stripes – along with a cohort of additional investors, are sinking $825 million into Vuori.
Herschel Expands into Outdoor Technical Bags for Snow, Surf Channels
Co-founders and co-owners Lyndon and Jamie Cormack are avid snowboarders and surfers, and have now launched a technical outdoor bag collection that can be used off the pavement. The new line has been picked up by some premiere core accounts.
Top Viewed Stories in October
October brought stories about several CEO exits, and more challenges at retail due to the slowdown in consumer spending and the post-COVID return to reality, in addition to popular interviews about fresh starts and new approaches to retail.
