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Outerknown and Firewire CEO Dylan Slater on New Headquarters, Wholesale Growth, and Current Consumer Sentiment
In an interview with SESO, Slater discusses the strategic decision to consolidate Outerknown, Firewire, and Slater Designs operations under one roof in Carlsbad, Calif., an update on the Outerknown wholesale…
Executive Edition July 29, 2025
Tillys Names Former Boardriders Americas President Nate Smith CEO
Smith garnered praise from colleagues for his leadership during the tumultuous Boardriders sale process. He now will lead Tillys, a key surf industry customer that is going through its own…
News July 28, 2025
HOKA and UGG Outperform Q1 Expectations
Overall wholesale channel sales increased 27% to $652 million, while direct-to-consumer sales remained relatively flat with a modest 0.5% increase.
News July 28, 2025
KMD Brands Appoints Former Qantas Executive as New Group CFO
Carla Webb-Sear joins the Oboz, Rip Curl, and Kathmandu parent company with two decades of experience at companies such as ViacomCBS, Enero Group, and Fairfax.
News July 28, 2025
Backcountry Acquires Value Retailer Level Nine Sports
Backcountry CFO Kevin Lenau says the merger will benefit both companies and the customers they serve.
News July 24, 2025
WSL Names LPGA Exec Nicole Metzger Chief Revenue Officer
Metzger will lead efforts to advance the league’s commercial strategy while spearheading innovation in revenue generation and brand partnerships.
News July 24, 2025
Back-to-School 2025: Season Stretches as Consumers Seek Value
"The most effective tariff messaging focuses on transparency and education rather than just announcing price increases,” said Rob Garf, SVP, strategy and insights at Cordial. “The tone should emphasize value…
News July 24, 2025
Photos and Report from Collective Shows
Buyers came from outdoor powerhouses, department stores, resorts, golf courses, surf shops, swim boutiques and more, including Nordstrom, REI, Backcountry, Neiman Marcus, Sports Basement, Pebble Beach Resorts, Bikini Shoppe, Equinox,…
News July 24, 2025
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Elects New Board, Announces Show Moves
Starting in spring 2027, the GOA Connect show will move to new cities.
News July 24, 2025
