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.
Former Boardriders Americas President Nate Smith has a new job – CEO of Marolina Outdoor, the parent company of Huk Performance Fishing and Nomad Outdoor.
A special committee of the board of directors, composed of independent and disinterested directors, was formed in response to interest expressed by Erik and Pete Nordstrom in exploring a possible transaction.
Salt Life will likely be the next industry brand to switch to a licensing model after Iconix International Inc. and Hilco Merchant Resources submitted the winning bid to buy Salt Life’s assets at a bankruptcy auction Tuesday, according to court documents.
Eyewear brand VonZipper, which was sold to Authentic Brands Group in September along with the other Boardriders brands, has found a licensing partner after nearly a year since the Boardriders sale.
We have lots of photos and a report from the Waterman’s Gala Saturday night at the Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach.
The Surfing Walk of Fame attracted a sizeable audience of industry executives and lovers of surf culture to the annual ceremony Thursday in front of Jack’s Surfboards.
Black Diamond Equipment President Neil Fiske thinks retailers will need another six months to work through the extra inventory that has plagued the outdoor industry for the past year or more. Fiske made the comments during Black Diamond parent company Clarus Corp.’s...
