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Boardriders’ Licensing Partners Reference Guide
An extensive list of new licensees for Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes and Element in various categories and regions. Exclusively available to Executive Edition members.
Executive Edition September 28, 2023
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, 2023Liberated 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
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
(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
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 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
(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, 2023New 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
