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Adidas and New Balance Gain with Teens; Vans Continues to Slip
The respected Piper Sandler "Taking Stock With Teens" survey showed lots of movement in popular footwear brands. And…
Executive Edition October 10, 2024
A Deep Dive into Backcountry’s New Owner CSC Generation Enterprise  
The new owner of key outdoor industry account Backcountry is a bit of a mystery in the outdoor…
Executive Edition October 10, 2024
Retailers on Business Trends, What Brands Are Working, and the Outlook for Holiday
We spoke to Quiet Storm, B.C. Surf & Sport, Maui Nix, South Coast Surf Shop, Ron Jon Surf…
Executive Edition October 8, 2024
UK Surf Brand Finisterre’s North American Expansion
CEO Will Sheane and North America President and GM Chris Evans, formerly of Vissla and Patagonia, are focused…
Executive Edition October 7, 2024
Nike Revenue Declines in Every Channel and Region
Incoming CEO Elliott Hill will have his work cut out for him after Nike underperformed for back-to-school and…
Executive Edition October 1, 2024
Iconix SVP Outlines Plans for Salt Life as Brand Moves to Licensing Model
An interview with Ryan Sainsott about the company’s plans for the Salt Life brand including distribution and category…
Executive Edition September 30, 2024
Salt Life President Jeff Stillwell Details Salt Life’s Sad Saga – “We Were Collateral Damage”
The growing and profitable brand was just sold in bankruptcy court and will transform into a licensing model,…
Executive Edition September 30, 2024
Rip Curl Parent Sees Wholesale Rebound in Surf Channel on Horizon
KMD Brands CEO and Managing Director Michael Daly commented on Rip Curl’s go-forward outlook during an earnings call…
Executive Edition September 26, 2024
Roxy Swim Evolves Under Licensee, Retailers Comment on New Lines
How the Roxy Swim line has changed and what some specialty retailers who have a big swim business…
Executive Edition September 26, 2024
