Huntington Surf & Sport Owner Aaron Pai, his family, and HSS employees hosted another well attended event that attracted industry notables including Bob Hurley, Gerry Lopez, Shaun Tomson, and more.
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Hoka Continues to Expand Wholesale Reach, Plans Apparel Push in Future
Hoka continues to post blockbuster results for parent company Deckers Brands, with double-digit growth in both wholesale and DTC channels in the quarter ended March 31. “This quarter was an excellent start to the year for Hoka with healthy full-price demand across...
Quiksilver and Boardriders Veteran Greg Healy to Step Down
Longtime Quiksilver and Boardriders top executive Greg Healy, who now works for Liberated Brands, is stepping down from his current role as CEO of APAC.
Evo Embarks on Major Expansion of Seattle Campus
I recently spent several hours with evo owner Bryce Phillips in the company's home base of Seattle, seeing the industry entrepreneur’s latest project: a new, 120,000-square-foot office building on its retail campus. Over more than a decade, evo’s sister real estate...
Photos and Report from Collective Shows
Collective Shows returned this week to Huntington Beach, California with a notable increase in brands, retailers, and energy on the show floor.
VF to Sell Supreme to EssilorLuxottica
Updated 11:15 am PST: VF Corp. filed corrected financial information for Supreme after its initial announcement. Supreme contributed $538 million of revenue and $116 million in operating income during VF’s 2024 fiscal year - not $166 million as VF previous stated. VF...
VF Sells Supreme to EssilorLuxottica
Nate Pund, managing director and global head of the Active Lifestyle banking team at Houlihan Lokey, said he was “stunned” by the deal.
Pressure Mounts on Vista Outdoor to Reconsider Acquisition Offer
The challenges facing Vista Outdoor’s plan to sell its ammo business and turn the remaining outdoor division into a standalone, publicly traded company appear to be mounting. TIG Advisors, an institutional investor with 532,000 shares of Vista Outdoor, announced...
Product Picks from the Floor of Outdoor Retailer Summer
At Outdoor Retailer Summer this June, I visited lots of brand booths to find the best gear on the floor. Here are my product picks from the show: Restube Beach This new water safety product is basically a small inflatable version of a lifeguard’s rescue tube. It’s...
Industry Veterans Weigh In on Sole Tech’s Legacy
Former Sole Tech employees who are now peppered in leadership jobs around the industry share what they learned at the influential skateboard company. Also, store owners and industry insiders discuss the impact of the Sole Tech brands.
Unexpected Slowdown in Global Outdoor Category Hurts Helen of Troy’s Osprey Packs Business
Helen of Troy, the owner of Osprey Packs, Hydro Flask, and myriad other consumer brands, recorded softer than expected quarterly results, with a significant portion of the weakness coming in the outdoor category, specifically the Osprey Packs business, the company...
Gearhead Outfitters Expanding Store Count and Finding Success Despite Market Challenges
While it’s not an easy time for outdoor brands or retailers, Arkansas-based Gearhead Outfitters continues to expand, including recently opening its first two stores in Colorado. The chain now operates 22 stores and is celebrating its 26th anniversary. While Gearhead...
