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New Product Roundup: The Latest Releases
The outdoor industry loves its gear, and recently Krimson Klover, DUER, Skittenz, Heel, and GOREWEAR released some product news. Krimson Klover Krimson Klover debuts its new sweater, midlayer, and fleece…
Gear October 1, 2024
Patagonia Eliminates 41 Jobs as Part of Sweeping Restructure
Outdoor retailer Patagonia laid off 41 employees, or 1% of its workforce, yesterday at its Ventura, California headquarters as part of a broad review of its corporate operations. Patagonia Communications…
News October 1, 2024
Iconix SVP Outlines Plans for Salt Life as Brand Moves to Licensing Model
An interview with Ryan Sainsott about the company’s plans for the Salt Life brand including distribution and category expansion. In addition, Sainsott discussed why Salt Life was an appealing acquisition…
Executive Edition September 30, 2024
Salt Life President Jeff Stillwell Details Salt Life’s Sad Saga – “We Were Collateral Damage”
The growing and profitable brand was just sold in bankruptcy court and will transform into a licensing model, with approximately 250 jobs lost. In an exclusive interview, former President Jeff…
Executive Edition September 30, 2024
Opinion: “Every Brand is Your Rival. But Who is on Your Team?”
In 2006, Doris Kearns Goodwin published a remarkable book. In Team of Rivals, Goodwin makes the case that Abraham Lincoln succeeded in his presidency because he found common cause with…
News September 30, 2024
Job Cuts Coming to Vail Resorts as Part of Transformation Plan
Vail Resorts announced a two-year company transformation plan Thursday afternoon that includes job cuts to corporate and operational staff. Over the past 10 years, the company said it has grown…
News September 26, 2024
Oboz Full Year Sales Hurt by Outdoor Wholesale Challenges
KMD Brands, the parent company of Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu, had a rough year, reporting a net loss of NZ$48.3 million (US$30.58 million), a 231% decline from last year’s…
News September 26, 2024
Rip Curl Parent Sees Wholesale Rebound in Surf Channel on Horizon
KMD Brands CEO and Managing Director Michael Daly commented on Rip Curl’s go-forward outlook during an earnings call this week.
Executive Edition September 26, 2024
Roxy Swim Evolves Under Licensee, Retailers Comment on New Lines
How the Roxy Swim line has changed and what some specialty retailers who have a big swim business think of the evolution.
Executive Edition September 26, 2024
