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Surfing Walk of Fame Honors Don Hansen, Yvon Chouinard and More
The 2023 induction ceremony was held Thursday in front of Jack’s Surfboards in Huntington Beach.
News August 4, 2023Solo Brands Posts Wholesale Growth in Q2, DTC Business Down
Solo Brands, parent company of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Chubbies, posted a significant gain in its wholesale business for the second quarter of the year. Wholesale revenues increased…
News August 3, 2023Inside the Industry: Nate Smith, An Unsung Boardriders Hero
How you know someone is a real gem: in the most impossible, stressful, and challenging environment they manage to conduct themselves with honor and earn the respect of everyone around…
Executive Edition August 3, 2023What’s New In Outdoor Products For Spring/Summer 2024 at OMA
(This story was updated on 8/10/2023.) At the Outdoor Market Alliance event in Lakewood, Colorado last week, the brands on display were showcasing gear and apparel for spring/summer 2024, and…
News August 3, 2023Dickies Performance Hampered by Softer Workwear Sales, Wholesale
Sluggish sell through and greater pressures on value-conscious consumers dragged down Dickies revenue by 19% in the recently ended quarter.
Executive Edition August 2, 2023Columbia Sportswear Lowers Outlook on U.S. Market Challenges
Columbia Sportswear reported an increase in sales for the second quarter of 2023 but cut its guidance for the year based on macroeconomic headwinds and high inventory levels. “The current…
News August 2, 2023Vans Q1 Revenue Drops 22% – Americas Wholesale Down 40%
Vans revenue dropped 22% largely driven by caution among Americas retailers as the brand’s team maintains focus on new styles, product segmentation, and a SKU count reduction in stores.
Executive Edition August 2, 2023The North Face Shines in Challenging Quarter for VF
The North Face was a bright spot for VF Corporation during its first quarter of fiscal 2024. Despite an 8% revenue drop across VF, the company saw 12% revenue growth…
News August 1, 2023Prana Names Tricia Shumavon President
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Tricia L. Shumavon will be joining the company as president of Prana. Shumavon most recently worked at Adidas in Europe where she was the global vice…
News August 1, 2023