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Cleanline Surf in Sweet Spot of Current Sales Trends

Cleanline Surf in Sweet Spot of Current Sales Trends

With a robust online business and a specialty in wetsuits, Cleanline Surf in Oregon is striving to keep up with demand.

News January 29, 2021
Former Smith Leader to Head Leisure Collective in U.S.

Former Smith Leader to Head Leisure Collective in U.S.

The company behind the Otis Eyewear and Creatures of Leisure brands hires experienced eyewear executive Eric Carlson.

News January 28, 2021
Dickies Far Exceeds VF Acquisition Plan

Dickies Far Exceeds VF Acquisition Plan

Pandemic or not, Dickies continues to outperform expectations for parent company VF Corp.

Executive Edition January 28, 2021
Vans Brick-and-Mortar DTC Weighs on Q3 Results

Vans Brick-and-Mortar DTC Weighs on Q3 Results

While sales are expected to grow in Q4, VF lowered Vans outlook for the full year.

Executive Edition January 27, 2021
The North Face Shows Big Improvement, But U.S. Wholesale Lags

The North Face Shows Big Improvement, But U.S. Wholesale Lags

Details about how the North Face performed around the world and the surprising forecast for Q4.

Executive Edition January 27, 2021
Lodging Opens Back Up at Mammoth Mountain

Lodging Opens Back Up at Mammoth Mountain

Good news arrived for the snow industry Monday when California Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the state’s restrictive stay-at-home order.

News January 26, 2021
Footwear Trends Continue to Change at Journeys

Footwear Trends Continue to Change at Journeys

A trend that has been prevalent for several years has slowed at the industry's largest footwear customer.

News January 25, 2021
Remembering Skate Industry Vet Mark Waters

Remembering Skate Industry Vet Mark Waters

We asked Don Brown, the Sole Technology VP of Marketing who worked closely with Mark over the years, to tell us about Mark’s impact on the skate industry. Mark passed…

News January 22, 2021
Santa Cruz Makes Elite List in Sports and Outdoor Market

Santa Cruz Makes Elite List in Sports and Outdoor Market

There were other pieces of good industry news, and some bad as well, when NPD provided more data this morning about consumer trends during the pandemic.

Executive Edition January 21, 2021
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series