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Converse Continues to Resonate with Teens

Piper Sandler’s semi-annual report on Gen Z consumers sees Crocs, Hey Dude, Ugg, and Hoka make gains.

News April 12, 2023
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What’s Selling at Island Water Sports

The Cottrells on hot-selling brands and categories, a skateboard slowdown, flight to quality, and customer love for color…

News April 11, 2023
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Authentic Brands Group Moves Forward on Boardriders Deal

The company said it has signed a definitive agreement for Boardriders, and Salter comments on the deal on…

News April 11, 2023
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New Owners Plan to Expand Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores

(This story was updated on 9/26/2023.) Update: Eastern Mountain Sports has joined 1% of the Planet. The new…

News April 11, 2023
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VF Names New Dickies Brand President

VF Corp. said it moved Todd Dalhausser to Dickies from its running and hiking company Altra.

News April 10, 2023
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Updated: Worker Action Shuts Down Ports of L.A., Long Beach

UPDATE: Employers, via the Pacific Maritime Association, reported Sunday work has since resumed at the ports of Los…

News April 7, 2023
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Updated: L.A., Long Beach Ports Shut Down Due to Worker Action

"These actions undermine confidence in West Coast ports and threaten to further accelerate the diversion of discretionary cargo…

News April 7, 2023
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Three High-Level Vans Executives Exit

Vice President and Americas GM David Tichiaz is among those who are no longer with the company.

News April 7, 2023
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Altra, Smartwool Brands Get New Leaders

VF Corporation announced leadership changes at three of its emerging outdoor brands: Altra, Smartwool and icebreaker. Jen McLaren,…

News April 7, 2023
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