Latest Executive Edition

John Colonna

K2 Sports President on Mindbender Success, Winter Sales Trends, and the Rise of DTC

“All I can say is I would be concerned if I was the competition," John Colonna said. "Freeride…

Executive Edition January 11, 2021
File photo courtesy of Tilly's

Industry Retail Customers Report Holiday Sales

Tilly's, Zumiez and Journeys all released holiday sales results Monday morning.

Executive Edition January 11, 2021
G3 Hungtington Cesar natalia pier

SUPs a Star Performer During Pandemic

Details about the surge in SUP sales and other outdoor sales trends according to NPD.

Executive Edition January 8, 2021
ChannelIsland BrittMerrick

New Channel Islands CEO on Ownership Change

We talk to Britt Merrick about the surfboard company being bought by employees, how Channel Islands is dealing…

Executive Edition January 7, 2021
ChristySports 1

Christy Sports VP on Winter Sales Trends

Thomas O'Winter, the longtime VP of Merchandising, shares how the large industry retailer approached this season and what…

Executive Edition December 21, 2020
skiessentials page

Skiessentials.com Owner on Winter Sales Trends

Josh Wolfang, who operates a high volume online ski business and a brick-and-mortar store in Stowe, shares how…

Executive Edition December 21, 2020
airforce1 Nike

Nike Coming for Larger Undifferentiated Accounts Next

Nike executives discussed plans to ramp up its move away from non-strategic wholesale customers.

Executive Edition December 19, 2020
MarkBrownlie Mammoth

Mammoth Mountain President on Impact of New Lodging Lockdowns

We also asked Mark Brownlie how the early season business has gone, how summer turned out, and about…

Executive Edition December 15, 2020
PierreSenizergues SoleTechnology

Sole Technology CEO: New Industry Era is Dawning

Why Pierre Senizergues sees potentially bright times ahead for Sole Tech and other endemic, authentic companies after many…

Executive Edition December 14, 2020
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series