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Quiet Storm Owner on Unique Operating Model, Preparing for Supply Chain Challenges, and Standout Brands

Quiet Storm Owner on Unique Operating Model, Preparing for Supply Chain Challenges, and Standout Brands

Any brand salesperson will tell you that Quiet Storm, with 12 stores, is a major industry player on the East Coast. They will also tell you that founder and owner…

Executive Edition December 14, 2021
Vail Resorts Releases Updated Season Pass Numbers

Vail Resorts Releases Updated Season Pass Numbers

The growth in season pass sales - especially compared to pre-COVID numbers - is great news for the snow industry.

News December 13, 2021
Vans Global Marketing VP Departs for New Role

Vans Global Marketing VP Departs for New Role

We talk to Nick Street about his new position and about key lessons he learned during his nearly 20 years with VF Corp.

News December 10, 2021
Pura Vida to Open More Stores in 2022

Pura Vida to Open More Stores in 2022

Plus, details about how the brand performed in the third quarter.

News December 9, 2021
SIMA Announces Vipe Desai as New Executive Director

SIMA Announces Vipe Desai as New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of SIMA are excited to announce the appointment of industry marketing veteran and environmental advocate, Vipe Desai, to the role of Executive Director effective immediately.

News December 7, 2021
Another Teen Retailer and Industry Customer Posts Banner Results

Another Teen Retailer and Industry Customer Posts Banner Results

Journeys is the latest teen retailer and industry customer to report strong third quarter results, including a big bounce back in in-store sales.

News December 7, 2021
686 CEO on Snow Sales Trends, Company Transformation

686 CEO on Snow Sales Trends, Company Transformation

We checked in with Mike West, the owner and CEO of 686, to find out how the snow season is going so far and to get his take on this…

Executive Edition December 6, 2021
Zumiez’s Posts “Historic” Q3

Zumiez’s Posts “Historic” Q3

Zumiez has been outperforming the market for years. But the recently ended third quarter was so good, CEO Rick Brooks described it as “historic” on an earnings conference call Thursday.

Executive Edition December 3, 2021
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series