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Reef to Open First Store on PCH in Encinitas
The store, which will open initially as a pop-up, comes on the heels of the sandal company inking a long-term lease for new headquarters in Carlsbad.
News May 1, 2023
Cotopaxi CEO Davis Smith Talks Succession, Differentiation, and Growth Strategy
This story was updated on 5/17/2023. Read about Cotopaxi executive appointments here Cotopaxi founder and CEO Davis Smith said he started thinking about succession planning in the first months of…
News May 1, 2023Hey Dude Cutting Smaller Retailers as Parent Company Ramps Up DTC Strategy
Crocs Inc., Hey Dude’s parent, is mapping a go-to-market strategy that will follow in the footsteps of sister label Crocs when it comes to direct selling and its approach to…
Executive Edition April 28, 2023Prana Searching for New President
Prana, the active lifestyle apparel brand owned by Columbia Sportswear Co., is searching for a new president, Columbia executives announced on an earnings call Thursday. The company had been led…
News April 28, 2023
Columbia Sportswear Co. Q1 Revenue Rises 10%
Columbia Sportswear Co. posted sales of $820.6 million for the first quarter of 2023, a 10% increase in constant currency compared to first quarter 2022, despite inventory challenges and softer…
News April 27, 2023
Sorel Posts Q1 Sales Decline
(This story was updated on 6/16/2023.) Footwear brand Sorel, usually a top performer for parent Columbia Sportswear Company, experienced a tough Q1 due to a challenging footwear market, and wet…
News April 27, 2023
Academy Sports and Outdoors Announces Leadership Succession
Academy Sports and Outdoors, a Texas-based sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, announced several changes at the leadership level. Ken Hicks, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will become executive…
News April 27, 2023
California Surf Shops Discuss Slow and Soggy Spring Sales
It’s been a cold and stormy start to the year that’s weighed on surf shop sales, but May could prove a turning point for core shops.
News April 27, 2023
REI Grapples With Aging Membership BaseÂ
(This story was updated on 6/29/2023.) As it looks to the future, outdoor retail giant Recreational Equipment Inc. is trying to figure out who its new customers will be. As…
News April 27, 2023
