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Earth is Now Patagonia’s Only Shareholder

Earth is Now Patagonia’s Only Shareholder

Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred ownership of the company to trusts and organizations that are fighting climate change. The company is worth an estimated $3 billion.

News September 14, 2022
Zumiez’s Grim Q2 Results and Outlook

Zumiez’s Grim Q2 Results and Outlook

We have details about what the important industry account is seeing with its customer base. To sum up: it’s not good. Sales and profits are even falling below 2019 levels.

Executive Edition September 13, 2022
Firewire to Move Exclusively to Futures Fins Boxes

Firewire to Move Exclusively to Futures Fins Boxes

Firewire Surfboards, one of the largest premium surfboard manufacturers in the world, has decided to produce all its boards with Futures Fins boxes and phase out construction of boards with…

News September 12, 2022
Johnny Schillereff to Head USA Skateboarding

Johnny Schillereff to Head USA Skateboarding

The founder of Element will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of the organization, which is the national governing body for skateboarding in the United States.

News September 9, 2022
Roark Expands into Women’s

Roark Expands into Women’s

We talk to CEO Ryan Hitzel and Women's Brand Manager Dayna Cottee about the strategy for the new line, which will debut at Surf Expo this week.

Executive Edition September 6, 2022
La Jolla Group Adds Mountain Khakis to Platform

La Jolla Group Adds Mountain Khakis to Platform

Mountain Khakis is an outdoor lifestyle brand. In addition to backend support, the La Jolla Group has made an investment.

News September 6, 2022
Rough Q2 for Tilly’s as Inflation Bites

Rough Q2 for Tilly’s as Inflation Bites

Important industry customer Tilly's is not immune to the slowdown in spending happening at some retailers that cater to younger shoppers. They are also seeing a major dropoff in markets…

Executive Edition September 1, 2022
New Owner of The Mountaineer Guides Legacy Shop Into New Era

New Owner of The Mountaineer Guides Legacy Shop Into New Era

Charlie Wise snowshoes through dense balsam fir on the upper flank of 4,580-foot Wright Peak in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Winter gusts reach 100 miles per hour here, adding windchill…

News September 1, 2022
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series