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Faherty CEO on Building a Brand DNA Around Quality
The surf-inspired brand, in year 10, is refining its retail footprint, expanding the bottoms business for women, and eyeing the big potential in mountain accounts. Faherty also just launched a…
Executive Edition May 3, 2023
Black Diamond Parent Expects NA Wholesale Softness to Linger
Black Diamond Equipment saw strong international and direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales growth in the first quarter ended March 31. However, the continued weak wholesale market in North America weighed down overall…
News May 3, 2023
Rossignol Hits $442 Million in Revenue with 28% Growth
French outdoor products manufacturer Rossignol Group reported a company record €401 million ($442 million) in revenue for the 2022-2023 financial year ended March 31. That’s up 28% from 2021-2022, which…
News May 2, 2023Hurley Details Expansion Plans as it Prepares to Celebrate 25 Years
Hurley is preparing for its 25th anniversary as executives look to expand beyond surf into markets such as the outdoors and athleisure.
News May 2, 2023
Surfscape Draws Mixed Crowds at Inaugural Event
SIMA is set to begin planning for the next Surfscape following the weekend's inaugural event, which drew a blend of mainstream consumers and the core. We have lots of photos…
News May 1, 2023
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
