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Zumiez Hit by Consumer Pullback, Skate Hardgoods Decline
The retailer’s looking to ward off last year’s trends of more price-conscious consumers, falling hardgoods sales, and inflationary pressures with its focus on brand launches and finding the next big…
Executive Edition March 10, 2023
Vail Lowers Guidance on Weather Impacts
Severe snowfall or not enough snow in parts of the country has hampered performance at some of the company’s resorts.
News March 10, 2023
Tilly’s CEO Optimistic on Spring/Summer “Newness”
The retailer ended a challenging year and began fiscal 2023 with a “slow start,” but the CEO thinks the business is headed for improvement.
Executive Edition March 10, 2023
Solo Brands Posts Massive Wholesale Growth In Q4, Nearly 200%
Solo Brands, the Grapevine, Texas-based parent company of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Chubbies, saw a huge wholesale revenue increase in the fourth quarter of 2022. The company reported…
News March 9, 2023
Salty Crew, Coronado Brewing See Success with Beer Collab
The two reported strong performance of their “boat beer” and more expansion is planned for the ale.
News March 9, 2023
Whitewater Legend Bill Parks of Northwest River Supplies Dies
Bill Parks, founder and president of Moscow, Idaho-based Northwest River Supplies (NRS), died of natural causes on March 5, 2023, at the age of 88. Parks led NRS for more…
News March 9, 2023
Pura Vida Q4 Revenue Falls on Wholesale, Digital Pressures
Lots of details about the financial performance of Pura Vida and information about all the changes going on at the accessories brand.
Executive Edition March 8, 2023
Smith Global Marketing Head Outlines Key Brand Initiatives
(This story was updated on 4/13/2023.) 3D-printed customized snow goggles. Helmets safe for climbing as well as skiing. Eliminating plastic packaging from products. Those are just a few of the…
News March 8, 2023
