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Quiksilver Wholesale Team Talks Go-Forward Strategy Under Licensee O5 Apparel
An interview with GM Ryan Mangan and Quiksilver co-founder Bob McKnight about the new strategy under licensee O5…
Executive Edition May 15, 2024
Is Bike Retail on the Road to Recovery?
Encouraging quarterly results from Fox Factory, Shimano, MIPS, and Thule as well a favorable reports from Circana and…
Executive Edition May 13, 2024Fox Sees “Positive Momentum” in Market Share
The racing brand is seeing growth among its core base and the lifestyle consumer as parent Vista Outdoor’s…
Executive Edition May 9, 2024
Hoka is Hot – But Is It Too Hot?
With Nike and Adidas looking "tired" on the footwear wall according to analysts, Hoka's expansion into several high…
Executive Edition May 8, 2024
Hobie Surf Shops VP on a New Store in San Juan Capistrano and Turning 70
Jake Schwaner talks Hobie’s newest store, set for a summer opening, as the business trends up for a…
Executive Edition May 3, 2024
Hawaiian Island Creations CEO on Juggling Brands, Partnerships, Stores
The CEO of the industry’s largest specialty retailer by doors talks brands, licensed stores and succession planning.
Executive Edition May 1, 2024
Retailers Are Putting the “Special” Back in Specialty Retail Via Private Label
We talk to the owners of Val Surf, Jack's, Quiet Storm and Spyder about their extensive private label…
Executive Edition April 30, 2024
Industry Brands Featured at Expansive New Bass Pro Shop
A 140,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop just opened in Irvine, California, the outdoor chain’s second store in Southern California…
Executive Edition April 18, 2024
Tilly’s Recaps Brand Mix Performance in Annual Report
Private label, particularly for the denim brand RSQ, continues to be a growth story for Tilly’s.
Executive Edition April 15, 2024
