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Ryan Wist to Xcel Wetsuits as VP of Global Sales
Wist joins after 17 years at Rip Curl, where he last served as director of national wholesale sales.
News August 29, 2023
Retail Check-In: How Back-to-School is Shaping Up
Shop Eat Surf visited Vans, Herschel, Tilly’s, Urban Outfitters, and other industry partners and competitors to get a read on what’s trending for the critical back-to-school selling season.
Executive Edition August 28, 2023
Outdoor Product Highlights from Overland Expo Mountain West
Among the adventure 4×4 rigs and van life setups at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado last week, several outdoor gear, hardgoods and apparel brands were showcasing new products.…
News August 28, 2023
Nordstrom Sales Fall Across Both Banners
The retailer grew profitability but is seeing softer traffic and historic highs on shrinkage.
Executive Edition August 25, 2023
Hardgoods Downturn Puts Squeeze on Globe International’s Full-Year Sales, Profit
CEO: Globe ended its fiscal year in a “much stronger financial position” as a trend in improving profitability is expected to continue.
News August 25, 2023
Icebreaker President Talks Product Expansion, Brand Strategy
Merino-wool outdoor apparel brand icebreaker is in a battle against synthetic clothing. The company began with a focus on natural performance apparel comprised of “next-to-skin” categories, mostly base layers. Now…
News August 24, 2023Katin Plays the Long Game to Double-Digit Growth
The brand’s leaders talk about their product-driven strategy and if they think Katin will benefit from the coming Boardriders deal.
News August 24, 2023
Hot-Selling Goodr Sunglasses Targets Outdoor Market
Draw a Venn diagram of affordability, fashion, and functionality, and goodr sunglasses would sit dead center. The Inglewood, California-based brand has been on a rapid upward trajectory since it was…
News August 23, 2023
Urban Outfitters: Apparel Turns Corner, More Work Ahead to Improve Business
The Urban Outfitters banner recorded a 14.1% decline in same-store net retail sales, despite improvements in its men’s and women’s apparel business during the quarter.
Executive Edition August 23, 2023
