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Zumiez Reports Many Bright Spots in Business

Zumiez Reports Many Bright Spots in Business

All the details about the many encouraging signs in Zumiez's Q3 earnings for an industry that could use some good news.

Executive Edition December 6, 2024
Merrell to Expand to Lifestyle with New CPO Noreen Naroo-Pucci

Merrell to Expand to Lifestyle with New CPO Noreen Naroo-Pucci

Noreen Naroo-Pucci, Merrell’s new chief product officer, will expand the hiking and footwear brand’s lifestyle offerings. “Merrell’s strategic move into the lifestyle segment caters to the growing demand for versatile…

News December 5, 2024
Ski Lifestyle Brand Yardsale Makes Innovation Look Easy

Ski Lifestyle Brand Yardsale Makes Innovation Look Easy

Cristina Ashbaugh wishes she could put a warning sign on her company’s website to alert visitors that its products aren’t for hardcore skiers. “And that’s not because it’s a product…

News December 5, 2024
Industry Retailers Report on Black Friday Weekend Sales

Industry Retailers Report on Black Friday Weekend Sales

Industry retailers share how Black Friday weekend turned out as the National Retail Federation weighs in on the larger holiday retail picture.

News December 4, 2024
Fewer Shoppers, More In-Person Shopping on Thanksgiving Weekend

Fewer Shoppers, More In-Person Shopping on Thanksgiving Weekend

There were fewer shoppers overall than last year through the five-day period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, boosted with more in-person shopping, according to data shared by the National Retail…

News December 4, 2024
Opinion: Specialty Outdoor’s 2025 Barometer

Opinion: Specialty Outdoor’s 2025 Barometer

One of my earliest backcountry trips taught me that in the outdoors, it’s the subtle signs that matter most. I had just graduated from my “backpacking in jeans” phase when…

News December 3, 2024
Canadian Ski Brand G3 is Making a Comeback

Canadian Ski Brand G3 is Making a Comeback

Sports and outdoor equipment distributor Canadawide Sports acquired Vancouver-based G3 Genuine Guide Gear (G3) earlier this month with plans to revitalize the backcountry skiiing and snowboarding brand after it hit…

News December 2, 2024
Trump’s Tariffs Will Fall to Consumers, Say Snowsports and Surf Brands

Trump’s Tariffs Will Fall to Consumers, Say Snowsports and Surf Brands

Snow and surf brands and retail experts share how companies are trying to navigate the potential new tariff landscape.

Executive Edition December 1, 2024
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series