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Surf Brand Execs Weigh In On Market Conditions, Tariffs, and More
With so much uncertainty in the market right now, we asked several brand executives about sales trends at…
Executive Edition September 11, 2025
How Norrøna’s Fourth-Generation Owner Is Making His Mark
Jørgen Jørgensen is expanding the family-owned Norwegian brand that retailers rave about globally with year-round gear beyond skiing…
Executive Edition September 11, 2025
DUER Co-founder on Expanding the Canadian Brand’s U.S. and European Retail Footprint
DUER is seizing opportunity in uncertainty, opening new stores in the U.S. while launching European operations through a…
News September 9, 2025
Updated: More Photos and Quotes from Surf Expo
We added many more photos and quotes from the show floor to our Surf Expo report.
News September 9, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods Closes Foot Locker Deal, Introduces North American Team
Longtime Nike exec Ann Freeman will work with Dick's Executive Chairman Ed Stack to lead Foot Locker North…
News September 8, 2025
KMD Brands Unveils Restructuring Strategy for Growth at Investor Day
The parent company of Rip Curl, Oboz, and Kathmandu shared a comprehensive turnaround plan including leadership changes, store…
Executive Edition September 8, 2025
Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder Ron DiMenna Dies at Age 88
The Ron Jon family is mourning DiMenna, who founded Ron Jon in 1959 on the New Jersey Shore…
News September 8, 2025
Zumiez Beats Q2 Expectations on Strong North American Sales
CEO Rick Brooks shared more about the company's back-to-school results, plans to reduce the impact of tariffs, and…
Executive Edition September 5, 2025
Backcountry Makes Second Acquisition; Former CFO Kevin Lenau Moves to Interim CEO
Backcountry has acquired cycling retailer Velotech Inc., which operates BikeTiresDirect, Western Bikeworks, and TriSports.
News September 4, 2025
