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Free Fly Apparel Looks to Follow Vuori’s Path in Surf Market
An impressive roster of surf shops have already picked up the active outdoor brand that is targeting the…
Executive Edition June 10, 2024
Zumiez Sees Return to North America Growth In Q1; Tilly’s Guides For Slower Turnaround
Two large industry customers reported earnings Thursday and detailed consumer spending and category trends.
Executive Edition June 7, 2024
VF Replaces North Face Leader with New President – VF CEO Making Major Moves
In less than a week, VF Corp. has named new leaders for its two biggest brands – The…
Executive Edition June 4, 2024
Authentic EVP David Brooks Shares Update on Boardriders Licensing Partners, Operational Strategies
We talk to David Brooks about the status of the legacy Boardriders business, and details about how the…
Executive Edition June 3, 2024
Outerknown to Make Push in Core Market Under New CEO Dylan Slater
We talk to Dylan Slater about Outerknown's go-forward strategy, how the union of Outerknown, Firewire Surfboards and Slater…
Executive Edition May 28, 2024
Hoka’s Growth Accelerates On Robust Full-Price Selling
Related story: Hoka Is Hot – But Is It Too Hot? Powered by increasing brand awareness, its rabid…
Executive Edition May 24, 2024Vans Continues to Shrink as Revenue Challenges Continue; VF Hints It’s Ready to Sell Brands to Pay Down Debt
VF Corp. held a newsy earnings call Wednesday as the company races to cut costs, revamp ailing brands…
Executive Edition May 22, 2024
Exclusive: La Jolla Group Owner on 30 Years of Business, State of Industry
La Jolla Group owner Rich Brown shares the unlikely story of how he and some college buddies obtained…
Executive Edition May 21, 2024
Tactics Makes Move into Washington with New Seattle Store
The skate and snow shop’s CEO and head of retail sit down for a chat on Tactics’ newest…
Executive Edition May 20, 2024
