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Zumiez Reports Many Bright Spots in Business
All the details about the many encouraging signs in Zumiez's Q3 earnings for an industry that could use…
Executive Edition December 6, 2024Trump’s Tariffs Will Fall to Consumers, Say Snowsports and Surf Brands
Snow and surf brands and retail experts share how companies are trying to navigate the potential new tariff…
Executive Edition December 1, 2024Updated: Industry Brands Embrace Early Black Friday Deals, Specialty Accounts Struggle to Respond
Retailers weigh in on the early and deep discounting that is happening this holiday season with many industry…
Executive Edition November 26, 2024Rumpl Takes a Fresh Approach to Black Friday as It Looks to Rightsize Business
The Portland-based blanket maker couldn’t keep up with demand through the pandemic. Now, the company is rightsizing its…
Executive Edition November 25, 2024Rip Curl’s Q1 Sales Drop 7 Percent, Wholesale Orders Expected to Improve
Executives at Rip Curl parent company KMD Brands reviewed how the brand performed last year and in Q1…
Executive Edition November 21, 2024Z Supply is Bigger Than You Think – Tops $100 million in Revenue
President Mandy Fry and team have turned Z Supply into a lifestyle brand. The winning formula includes never…
Executive Edition November 12, 2024Black Diamond’s Plan to Shrink to Improve Profitability Takes Hold
The new leadership team at Black Diamond Equipment continues to make progress in restructuring the brand with the…
Executive Edition November 8, 2024Yeti to Launch Mystery Ranch-Inspired Bags in 2025, Reports Another Strong Quarter
Yeti will launch bags and packs in 2025 and is on track to expand its supply chain outside…
Executive Edition November 7, 2024PARKIT Founders Find Success with $200 Beach Chairs Thanks to Innovation
Now Steven and Lauren Wilcox are struggling to keep up with surging demand, including in the wholesale channel…
Executive Edition November 7, 2024