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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect: Retailers and Brands Cautiously Optimistic About 2025

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect: Retailers and Brands Cautiously Optimistic About 2025

Specialty retailers and outdoor brands are cautiously optimistic that a more stable, predictable operating environment is on the horizon at this week’s Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect tradeshow in Kansas City,…

News November 14, 2024
Retail Check In: Southern Spears Surf Shop

Retail Check In: Southern Spears Surf Shop

Building the Revolution sat down with Southern Spears Surf Shop owner Jen Johnson to discuss how the shop is adapting to the ever-changing surf market.

News November 14, 2024
REI Names Former Sephora Executive Chief Marketing Officer

REI Names Former Sephora Executive Chief Marketing Officer

REI Co-op has a new chief marketing officer, and she comes from beauty retailer Sephora. Abigail Jacobs has also worked for Williams Sonoma, West Elm, and the Pottery Barn. In…

News November 14, 2024
Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Laura Janney Departs; Michael Cingolani Promoted to SVP/GMM

Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Laura Janney Departs; Michael Cingolani Promoted to SVP/GMM

Since the departure of the company’s longtime merchandise leader Debbie Anker-Morris in 2019, Tilly’s has experienced repeated turnover in the top merchandising job.

News November 13, 2024
Behind the Scenes at HO Sports’ New Lakeside Water Ski Production and Innovation Facility

Behind the Scenes at HO Sports’ New Lakeside Water Ski Production and Innovation Facility

Before Kent Outdoors, the parent company of HO Sports, Hyperlite, and Connelly, opened its lakeside, state-of-the-art water ski factory in Arlington, Washington, the company’s innovation and production team had to…

News November 13, 2024
Z Supply is Bigger Than You Think – Tops $100 million in Revenue

Z Supply is Bigger Than You Think – Tops $100 million in Revenue

President Mandy Fry and team have turned Z Supply into a lifestyle brand. The winning formula includes never going on sale online, not selling to department stores, and creating product…

Executive Edition November 12, 2024
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment

Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment

Vuori has landed a new round of investment to support the continued growth of the hot-selling brand. The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and…

News November 10, 2024
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment

Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment

The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and Stripes – along with a cohort of additional investors, are sinking $825 million into Vuori.

News November 10, 2024
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series