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Urban Outfitters Inc. CEO: “Consumers Are Feeling Very Optimistic”

A strong back-to-school season and "enthusiastic" shoppers at the company's Free People, Urban Outfitters, and Free People chains helped Urban Outfitters Inc. buck the negative consumer sentiment storyline in the...

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Roxy Apparel Ready to Make a Splash After Challenging Start to Licensing Model

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Kontoor CEO Shares Helly Hansen U.S. Growth Plans

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The RVCA team in the brand's new offices in Irvine, Calif. Photo by SESO.

New RVCA Leaders on Brand Plans

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Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Raises Full-Year Guidance Despite Tariff Headwinds

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Prana 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. 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

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 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

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 Base 

REI Grapples With Aging Membership Base 

(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
Latest Dickies Hires Come from Vans, Hey Dude, Converse

Latest Dickies Hires Come from Vans, Hey Dude, Converse

The brand announced three senior appointments to its product team.

News April 27, 2023
Helen of Troy CEO Julien Mininberg to Retire, Successor Named

Helen of Troy CEO Julien Mininberg to Retire, Successor Named

(This story was updated on 10/5/2023.) Helen of Troy Limited, the parent company of outdoor brands Osprey and Hydro Flask, announced a succession plan for its CEO Julien Mininberg. Mininberg…

News April 26, 2023
Dragon Exec Outlines Aggressive Growth Plan as Brand Celebrates 30 Years

Dragon Exec Outlines Aggressive Growth Plan as Brand Celebrates 30 Years

Marchon’s Lauren Makofske discussed Dragon’s e-commerce ambitions, product innovation, and focus on sun to meet three-year growth targets.

Executive Edition April 26, 2023

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