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Rip Curl on a Roll

Rip Curl on a Roll

Rip Curl posted strong results for the six months ended Jan. 31, according to new parent company Kathmandu.

News February 12, 2021
The Winners at Core Retail and Other Hard Data on 2020

The Winners at Core Retail and Other Hard Data on 2020

Just how much skate and surf hardgoods and wetsuits grew, standout brands, how the apparel inventory squeeze impacted results, and much more info about the core channel in 2020 from…

Executive Edition February 11, 2021
Volcom Leader on Wetsuit Launch, New Financing, and Current Sales Trends

Volcom Leader on Wetsuit Launch, New Financing, and Current Sales Trends

Chief Marketing Officer and Partner Ryan Immegart gives us a Volcom update.

Executive Edition February 10, 2021
Australian Retailers Talk Pandemic Sales Trends

Australian Retailers Talk Pandemic Sales Trends

We reached out to several industry retailers in different parts of the country to ask them about how their stores have fared during the pandemic. Business appears to be flourishing.

News February 9, 2021
Exclusive: Interview with New Boardriders CEO

Exclusive: Interview with New Boardriders CEO

We talk to outgoing CEO Dave Tanner and incoming CEO Arne Arens, formerly of The North Face, about the leadership change, what Arne brings to the table, and how business…

Executive Edition February 5, 2021
Columbia Bullish on Fall 2021 Season

Columbia Bullish on Fall 2021 Season

The company details how its Q4 business turned out and why executives are so optimistic about Fall 2021 orders.

Executive Edition February 5, 2021

Nordstrom to Shrink Traditional Wholesale Model

Nordstrom plans to rely less on the traditional wholesale model in favor of alternative partnership arrangements with brands.

Executive Edition February 4, 2021
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series