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2026 US Open of Surfing: Solid Swell, Big Activations and Bigger Honors

Surf brands turned out in force with athlete signings, appearances and parties, while Jack's Surfboards and Huntington Surf…

News August 4, 2026
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Oakley Named Top Performer as EssilorLuxottica’s AI Eyewear Push Fuels Strong First Half

Oakley and Ray-Ban were named top performing brands across EssilorLuxottica's regions in the first half of 2026, with…

News August 3, 2026
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Brian White Named Senior Vice President of Global Wholesale at Ridge

Brian White, formerly of Nixon, Herschel Supply Co. and most recently Brixton, has joined Ridge as Senior Vice…

News August 3, 2026
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West Marine Now Plans to Close Half Its Stores in Bankruptcy Process

West Marine has filed a fourth round of store closures, adding eight locations and pushing the confirmed total…

News July 31, 2026
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Columbia Sportswear Execs: U.S. Consumer Under Increased Pressure

Columbia Sportswear beat second quarter guidance, helped by international growth and a $78 million tariff refund, but executives…

News July 31, 2026
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Mammut Sold to Chinese Investment Firm CPE

Swiss mountain brand Mammut has a new majority owner. CPE, a China-based alternative asset manager, has signed an…

News July 30, 2026
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La Jolla Group to Exit O’Neill License to Focus on Its Operating Platform

La Jolla Group is walking away from one of surf's most storied brands to bet on a different…

News July 29, 2026
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Patagonia Named Among Fashion’s Most Desirable Employers, Standing Alongside Chanel and Hermès

The outdoor brand joins luxury heavyweights in a new Business of Fashion talent survey, as the report also…

News July 29, 2026
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VF Beats Q1 Guidance, Raises Outlook as The North Face Grows and Vans Falls 9%

VF Corporation beat first-quarter guidance and raised its full-year revenue outlook, with The North Face posting 6% reported…

News July 29, 2026
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