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Black Diamond Sales Down 24% On ‘Tough’ Inventory Environment

Black Diamond Sales Down 24% On ‘Tough’ Inventory Environment

Black Diamond Equipment reported an increase in direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales for the second quarter ended June 30. However, macroeconomic factors weighed on the brand and sales fell 24% from the…

News August 8, 2023

Seager Puts the Grit in Surf as Sales Trajectory Continues

How a brand based on the Old West and surf built a growing fan base, with a store opening, more collaborations, and another expected doubling of sales planned for this…

Executive Edition August 8, 2023
Surf Expo Summer Edition Heats Up with New Brands, Floor Category

Surf Expo Summer Edition Heats Up with New Brands, Floor Category

About a third of the September show floor will include new exhibitors, with some 5,000 buyers expected to be in attendance.

News August 7, 2023
Surfers’ Hall of Fame Draws Industry Crowd for 26th Induction Ceremony

Surfers’ Hall of Fame Draws Industry Crowd for 26th Induction Ceremony

The annual event, in front of Huntington Surf & Sport in Huntington Beach, honored Fernando Aguerre, Laylan Connelly, and Ítalo Ferreira.

News August 7, 2023
Topo Designs Appoints Matt Williams as Chief Executive Officer

Topo Designs Appoints Matt Williams as Chief Executive Officer

Colorado-based apparel and accessories brand Topo Designs has appointed Matt Williams as chief executive officer. Williams, previously the company’s chief operating officer, succeeds co-founder Mark Hansen. “As a co-founder, Mark…

News August 7, 2023
How Outdoor Research Decided to Take the Plunge Into Mountain Biking

How Outdoor Research Decided to Take the Plunge Into Mountain Biking

For the past four decades and change, Outdoor Research has produced technical, multi-use outdoor apparel for its customers to use in all kinds of outdoor activities. Now, the brand has…

News August 7, 2023
Quiksilver Global GM Brad Blankinship Resigns from Boardriders

Quiksilver Global GM Brad Blankinship Resigns from Boardriders

Quiksilver Global GM Brad Blankinship has resigned his position and will exit Boardriders next Friday, SES has learned.

News August 4, 2023
L.L. Bean Adds New Wholesale Partnerships, Four More Retail Stores

L.L. Bean Adds New Wholesale Partnerships, Four More Retail Stores

(This story was updated on 8/29/2023.) Outdoor retailer L.L.Bean announced it is opening four new brick-and-mortar stores as well as adding wholesale partnerships. The Freeport, Maine-based company is adding Dillard’s…

News August 4, 2023
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series