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Jax Owner Jim Quinlan on Business Trends, Hot Categories, Inventory Overload
(This story was updated on 7/28/2023.) To see what is happening at the retail level, The Daily met with Jim Quinlan, the president and owner of Jax Mercantile Co., which…
News April 6, 2023
What’s Selling at Quiet Storm Fort Lauderdale
Owners Eric Thomas and Jaci Schroeder provide lots of great details about what brands are working and why their store doesn’t use brand buildouts - even though they used to…
News April 5, 2023
Black Diamond Parent and John Walbrecht Part Ways
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) Salt Lake City-based Clarus Corp., the parent company of Black Diamond Equipment, and President John Walbrecht have parted ways as of March 31. Clarus…
News April 4, 2023
Industry Retailers on Authentic’s Bid for Boardriders
The owners of HIC, T&C, IWS, Maui Nix, and Hansen’s weigh in on the news, as does Anthony Wilson, who owns several important stores in Australia.
Executive Edition April 4, 2023
Fox Parent Confirms Layoffs, Office Closures
Vista Outdoor said the layoffs happened across Vista's brand and corporate teams. One of the many changes announced includes Fox’s Irvine headquarters becoming the new base for Bell and Giro…
News April 4, 2023
Vista Outdoor Announces Layoffs, Office Closures, Consolidation
Editor’s note: For updated information on the challenges at Vista Outdoor, see our most recent report on the company’s earnings. Vista Outdoor announced Monday a more than $50 million cost…
News April 3, 2023
Spring Break Specialty Retail Report from Florida
SES checked in with six retailers this week to get a sense of what brands and categories are turning the fastest, new lines stores are testing, and the backstories on…
News April 3, 2023
Innovation Award Winner Geartrade Focuses on ‘Re-commerce’
(This story was updated on 7/28/2023). Keeping used gear in play is one of the best ways the outdoor industry can achieve sustainability. But figuring out how to do that…
News April 3, 2023
