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Keen Debuts Walking Shoe After Creative Director’s Skiing Injury

Keen Debuts Walking Shoe After Creative Director’s Skiing Injury

Outdoor footwear company Keen is branching out into the walking shoe segment. The Portland, Oregon-based company recently announced the WK400, a curved shoe designed “to make walking more enjoyable and…

News March 6, 2023
Reigniting Legacy Apparel Brand Royal Robbins

Reigniting Legacy Apparel Brand Royal Robbins

Erik Burbank wanted to know if Royal Robbins could be considered the first sustainable apparel brand, so he asked the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. The answer came back “it’s hard…

News March 6, 2023
In-Person Sales Meetings Return to Industry

In-Person Sales Meetings Return to Industry

What's the future of sales meetings? Executives from Salty Crew, BN3TH, Roark, Dakine, and O'Neill weigh in on in-person and virtual meetings.

News March 6, 2023
Opolis Optics Turns Plastic Bottles Into Goggles 

Opolis Optics Turns Plastic Bottles Into Goggles 

As he traveled the world, James Merrill came to realize that efforts to recycle and reduce plastic waste were falling short. There were discarded plastic bottles littered everywhere. He wondered…

News March 3, 2023
Nordstrom to Exit Canada, Maintain Cautious Buying Stance

Nordstrom to Exit Canada, Maintain Cautious Buying Stance

The company reported Q4 sales declines for both the Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack banners as consumers across income levels tightened spending.

News March 3, 2023
Macy’s CEO Talks Consumer Caution Across Incomes

Macy’s CEO Talks Consumer Caution Across Incomes

Macy’s Inc.’s portfolio of stores, ranging from full- to off-price, gives the retailer a broad view of consumers and it would appear no segment is immune to the macroeconomic challenges…

News March 2, 2023
Cascade Designs Hires David Fee As Vice President Sales, Marketing

Cascade Designs Hires David Fee As Vice President Sales, Marketing

Cascade Designs, the Seattle-based parent company of several outdoor industry brands, has hired David Fee as vice president of sales and marketing for the North America and Pacific Rim regions.…

News March 2, 2023
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series