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Foot Locker Burned by Nike Dependence
Nike’s push to concentrate more on its DTC business played out in a dramatic fashion Friday when large retailer Foot Locker announced Nike was providing smaller allocations of "high heat"…
Executive Edition February 25, 2022
Burton Executives on Remaking Analog
We talk to Burton’s Executive Creative Director Adrian Josef (AJ) Margelist and Chief Product Officer Chris Cunningham about the major changes to the line, plus details about Burton's push to…
Executive Edition February 24, 2022
Boardriders CEO on Evolving Brand Strategies and More
We talk with Arne Arens about that refreshed positioning for Quiksilver, Billabong Men's and Women's, RVCA and DC. Plus, a distribution center update and plans to expand the SDS retail…
Executive Edition February 22, 2022
Backcountry CEO on Go Forward Strategy
We had a very informative talk with Backcountry CEO Melanie Cox about how many stores the online retailer plans to open annually, how they are changing the private label strategy,…
Executive Edition February 17, 2022
What’s Selling at Influential 303 Boards
303 is one of those premiere skate shops that all the brands want to collaborate with. We talk with Owner Sam Schuman about what's selling and are blown away by…
Executive Edition February 15, 2022
Mandy Fry on Z Supply’s New Activewear and Sunglass Lines
We talk to President Mandy Fry about the new lines and about Z Supply's growth numbers overall. Plus, how her husband Curt Fry, a sunglass industry veteran, spearheaded the new…
Executive Edition February 14, 2022
K2-MDV CEO John Colonna on Structural Changes, New Company Name, and More
K2-MDV Holdings announced this week that the company is merging the two divisions, which previously operated separately, under one umbrella now called Elevate Outdoor Collective. John Colonna tells us what…
Executive Edition February 13, 2022
Liberated Brands on Plans for Spyder and Business Trends at Volcom
Liberated Brands now has the master license for Spyder as well as Volcom. CEO Todd Hymel and CMO Ryan Immegart fill us in on plans for Spyder, and give us…
Executive Edition February 12, 2022
