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Authentic Brands Group Strikes Deal to Buy Boardriders

Authentic Brands Group Strikes Deal to Buy Boardriders

Authentic Brands Group, the owner of Volcom and more than 40 other brands, said Friday it put forth a binding offer to buy Boardriders in a deal that would make…

News March 31, 2023
Authentic Brands Group Makes Binding Offer to Purchase Boardriders

Authentic Brands Group Makes Binding Offer to Purchase Boardriders

Volcom owner Authentic Brands Group has made a binding offer to acquire Boardriders and its roster of premium action sports brands in a deal expected to close in the third…

News March 31, 2023
Timeline: How Boardriders Was Born

Timeline: How Boardriders Was Born

A detailed look at the series of steps that brought two former rivals under one roof and under the ownership of distressed debt specialist Oaktree Capital Management.  

Executive Edition March 31, 2023
Authentic CEO – The Traditional Brand Model is Broken

Authentic CEO – The Traditional Brand Model is Broken

In a letter to potential shareholders in 2021, Jamie Salter described himself as a big believer in brands. But he thought the old model was broken and that he found…

News March 31, 2023
New REI Collection Focuses on Inclusivity For Hikers, Backpackers

New REI Collection Focuses on Inclusivity For Hikers, Backpackers

REI Co-op has rolled out a new collection focused on what the company is calling more approachable design, including gender-free sleeping bags, backpacks, trekking poles and apparel. The products are…

News March 31, 2023
Report on Outdoor Industry Sales Trends

Report on Outdoor Industry Sales Trends

(This story was updated on 7/21/2023.) The time is ripe for brands to release innovative products, and activewear brands are rising to the top of key categories over traditional outdoor…

News March 30, 2023
Retail Check-in: The Influential Prism Boutique

Retail Check-in: The Influential Prism Boutique

Dayna Mance’s recognizable –and highly Instagrammable – aesthetic has been perfected over the past decade. She talks about the brands that are working for Prism, navigating business challenges this year,…

News March 29, 2023
I-SEA to Expand into Goggles, Continues Sunglass Growth

I-SEA to Expand into Goggles, Continues Sunglass Growth

The price-right, stylish sunglass brand has grown its account base more than 200% since SES last checked in with the business less than two years ago. Key accounts weigh in…

Executive Edition March 28, 2023
Oboz Posts Strong Sales On Supply Chain Recovery

Oboz Posts Strong Sales On Supply Chain Recovery

Bozeman, Montana-based footwear brand Oboz posted gains in the fiscal first half of the year for New Zealand-based parent KMD Brands. Oboz‘s reported sales jumped 124.3% to NZ$47.5 million ($29.7…

News March 27, 2023
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series