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Outdoor Research Promotes Three Executives to Senior Positions

Outdoor Research Promotes Three Executives to Senior Positions

Seattle-based Outdoor Research, a manufacturer of outdoor apparel and gear, promoted three department heads to leadership positions. After strong growth in 2022, the promotions “help create the structure to continue…

News February 21, 2023
What’s Selling at Ron Jon Surf Shop

What’s Selling at Ron Jon Surf Shop

We walk the floor with Ron Jon President Michele Goodwin and GMM Karen Klimkiewicz to talk about what brands they are excited about and expanding, 2022 results, and the forecast…

News February 21, 2023
Moody’s Cuts VF Corp.’s Unsecured Debt Rating

Moody’s Cuts VF Corp.’s Unsecured Debt Rating

Challenges facing the Vans business and inventory right-sizing at Dickies, among other factors, are contributing to a high debt to EBTIDA ratio, prompting the ratings agency revision.

News February 21, 2023
Innovation Award Winner GOES Puts a Wilderness Doctor In The Palm of Your Hand

Innovation Award Winner GOES Puts a Wilderness Doctor In The Palm of Your Hand

Last year a woman in her late 20s was on mile 700 while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail when she developed a mysterious pain in her abdomen. She hiked to…

News February 17, 2023
Supreme’s Latest Move Under VF: Sunset Boulevard Store

Supreme’s Latest Move Under VF: Sunset Boulevard Store

The streetwear brand has moved from its long-time home on Fairfax Boulevard into the expanded space, continuing measured expansion under its parent.

News February 17, 2023

Hey Dude Revenue Jumps 70% in 2022

Details about how parent company Crocs, Inc. is ramping up marketing, adding a significant number of employees, and expanding the product line to fuel Hey Dude's continued growth.

Executive Edition February 16, 2023
Helly Hansen Revenue Up 20.6% in Q4

Helly Hansen Revenue Up 20.6% in Q4

Oslo, Norway-based skiing, sailing and outdoor clothing company Helly Hansen reported a 20.6% revenue increase in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year. In its…

News February 16, 2023
Canadian Retailer SportChek Down 1.7% in Q4

Canadian Retailer SportChek Down 1.7% in Q4

Canadian sporting goods retailer SportChek ended the fourth quarter of 2022 with revenue down 1.7%. SportChek is a major Canadian retailer of sport clothing and sports equipment, including skiing, camping…

News February 16, 2023
Bass Pro Shops to Open Three New Stores

Bass Pro Shops to Open Three New Stores

(This story was updated on 7/21/2023.) Bass Pro Shops is opening three retail stores across the country. The Springfield, Mo.-based company announced new locations in Spring, Texas; Clifton Park, New…

News February 15, 2023
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series