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New Fox Owner on Integration Plans
We talk with Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz about the Fox acquisition and how Vista manages the brands…
Executive Edition August 16, 2022Retail Check In: 17th Street Surf Shop
17th Street is a high volume industry account with two stores in North Carolina and four stores in…
Executive Edition August 12, 2022Retail Check In: Hansen’s
Josh Hansen provides lots of details about which brands and categories are performing well this season, and overall…
Executive Edition August 10, 2022Skate Leaders Discuss Inventory Glut and State of Market
The skateboard industry is struggling with excess hardgoods inventory that’s affecting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers around the world.…
Executive Edition August 8, 2022New Boardriders CEO Emphasizes Purpose
Boardriders has released its first Environmental, Social, and Governance/Corporate Social Responsibility Report, an area that is a priority…
Executive Edition August 4, 2022Retail Check In: Ron Jon Surf Shop
We speak to Ron Jon Surf Shop President Michele Goodwin, who provides very interesting details about sales and…
Executive Edition August 3, 2022Dickies Expands its Lifestyle Business Under VF
Dickies has been one of the most interesting brand stories of late as the heritage workwear brand builds…
Executive Edition August 2, 2022Retail Check In: Wave Riding Vehicles
As part of our Retail Check In series, we spoke with LG Shaw of WRV in Virginia Beach,…
Executive Edition August 1, 2022Vans Takes Step Back in Q1
Details about why Vans missed expectations in Q1, including the issue with the U.S. Vans store fleet.
Executive Edition July 29, 2022