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Vasque Works to Refresh Brand With Product Overhaul

Vasque Works to Refresh Brand With Product Overhaul

Vasque Footwear is undergoing a major brand overhaul as the company follows the trend of making lighter, faster hiking shoes and boots. Revenue for the Minnesota-based brand, which is owned…

News September 27, 2023

Liberated Brands Confirmed as Licensee for Several Boardriders Brands

The long-term licensing agreement includes retail and e-commerce for Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, Honolua and Boardriders.

News September 27, 2023
Boardriders Parent Authentic Brands’ Debt Gets Ratings Upgrade

Boardriders Parent Authentic Brands’ Debt Gets Ratings Upgrade

S&P and Moody’s have cited Authentic’s growth since inception and successful acquisition strategy for the ratings boosts.

News September 26, 2023
Dick’s to Shutter Most Moosejaw Retail Stores

Dick’s to Shutter Most Moosejaw Retail Stores

(This story was updated on 10/19/2023 and 10/27/2023.) Dick’s Sporting Goods is closing 11 of 14 of its Moosejaw stores just six months after acquiring the outdoor retailer from Walmart.…

News September 25, 2023
Hot-Selling Goodr Sunglasses Targets Outdoor, Active and Sports Markets

Hot-Selling Goodr Sunglasses Targets Outdoor, Active and Sports Markets

The fast-growing brand is bringing affordability, fashion, and functionality to the outdoor channel. Retailers say goodr’s strategy is working.

News September 25, 2023
Quiet Storm, Sun Diego, Katin and Surf Expo Raise Money for Maui Sports Foundation

Quiet Storm, Sun Diego, Katin and Surf Expo Raise Money for Maui Sports Foundation

Quiet Storm, Sun Diego, Katin, and Surf Expo are raising money for the Maui Sports Foundation, a nonprofit run by Hi-Tech Surf Sports Owner Kim Ball.

News September 22, 2023
Altra Doubles Down on Thru-Hiking, Doctor Attention

Altra Doubles Down on Thru-Hiking, Doctor Attention

(This story was updated on 10/19/2023.) Shoe brand Altra Running has found success in at least two areas it didn’t originally seek out: The thru-hiking category, and doctors recommending its…

News September 21, 2023

New Balance Numeric’s GM Reflects on 10 Years in Skate

Numeric General Manager Sebastian Palmer on the skate division’s future and growing importance within the $5 billion New Balance enterprise.

News September 21, 2023
Rip Curl Restructure Complete as Parent KMD Looks to Long-Term Growth Plan

Rip Curl Restructure Complete as Parent KMD Looks to Long-Term Growth Plan

KMD CEO Michael Daly talked full-year results – including North America revenue numbers – office restructures, and the general slowdown seen from wholesale partners and consumers.

Executive Edition September 20, 2023
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