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Jørgen Jørgensen - Norrøna

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
Gary Lenett DUER

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
Surf Expo Collage

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
Foot Locker

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
Brent Scrimshaw Ashley Reade Rip Curl KMD

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

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 Irvine Spectrum

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 Washington DC

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
Tilly's store

Tillys Reports Profit, Welcomes New CEO Nate Smith

The retailer is stabilizing operations through a good back-to-school season, cost cutting, and lower inventory.

Executive Edition September 4, 2025
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