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Sorel Names Former Allbirds CEO Joe Vernachio President, Cory Long Exits
The former Allbirds CEO and Mountain Hardwear President returns to the Columbia Sportswear portfolio as Sorel works through…
News June 18, 2026
From REI to Alpenglow Sports, Here Are the Retailers Registered for Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis
As the August show at the Minneapolis Convention Center approaches, the registered retail buyer list already includes REI,…
News June 17, 2026
When AI Meets Authenticity: How Active Lifestyle Brands Are Protecting What Makes Them Different
In a Shop Eat Surf Outdoor webinar, Candy Harris, Justin Regan, and Ryan Hitzel talked about the AI…
News June 16, 2026
The Ascent: From Volcom to Paul Frank to Z Supply, Ann Fong Spent 30 Years Building a Career at Brands She Loves — And She’s Not Done Yet
In May, Fong won the Orange County Business Journal 2026 CFO Lifetime Achievement Award. Now she's focused on…
News June 15, 2026
Ryan Hitzel, Candy Harris, Justin Regan to Discuss Brand Indentity in the Age of AI
The discussion at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET will open with the big picture. Is AI a disruption…
News June 11, 2026
Is Surf Back? Four Executives on the Momentum Building in the Industry
Rip Curl CEO Ashley Reade, Vissla CEO Paul Naude, SIMA president Vipe Desai, WRV's LG Shaw and more…
Executive Edition June 10, 2026
How Retailers and Brands are Winning on Reddit
As shoppers increasingly favor candid community advice over polished ads, retailers and brands are using authentic engagement and…
News June 9, 2026
T&C Surf’s Ryan Sugihara on Running a 55-Year-Old Brand in a Changed Industry
T&C Surf president Ryan Sugihara talks brand strategy, merchandising philosophy, and how the 55-year-old Hawaii retailer navigated the…
Executive Edition June 8, 2026
Zumiez Posts Eighth Straight Positive Comp Quarter But Flags Consumer Slowdown Late in Q1
Zumiez posted fiscal Q1 net sales of $193.3 million and comparable sales growth of 4%, but management flagged…
News June 5, 2026
