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Growing Sierra Chain Becomes Outdoor’s Closeout Kingpin

Growing Sierra Chain Becomes Outdoor’s Closeout Kingpin

Sierra, acquired by off-price giant TJX Cos. in 2012, recently celebrated the opening of its 100th store to cement its position as the go-to place to clear end-of-season inventories for…

Executive Edition July 29, 2024
CEO Eric Crane Shares His Growth Plan for Birdwell

CEO Eric Crane Shares His Growth Plan for Birdwell

Former Nixon and Electric executive Eric Crane is remaking the back and front end of heritage surf brand Birdwell. We talk to him about the go-forward strategy for the brand.

Executive Edition July 29, 2024
Columbia Sportswear Reports Softer Sales and $11.8 million Net Loss in Second Quarter

Columbia Sportswear Reports Softer Sales and $11.8 million Net Loss in Second Quarter

Competition, slow consumer demand and cautious retailers in the U.S. drove softer net sales at Columbia Sportswear in the second quarter of 2024, delivering results CEO Tim Boyle said were…

News July 26, 2024
Evo Embarks on Major Expansion of Seattle Campus

Evo Embarks on Major Expansion of Seattle Campus

I recently spent several hours with evo owner Bryce Phillips in the company’s home base of Seattle, seeing the industry entrepreneur’s latest project: a new, 120,000-square-foot office building on its…

News July 25, 2024
Photos and Report from Collective Shows

Photos and Report from Collective Shows

Collective Shows returned this week to Huntington Beach, California with a notable increase in brands, retailers, and energy on the show floor.

News July 25, 2024
New RAEN CEO Jesse Northcott Focused on Keeping Up Momentum

New RAEN CEO Jesse Northcott Focused on Keeping Up Momentum

Former CEO Jeff Fitzhugh, who departed RAEN for De Rigo Eyewear, says Northcott is the natural choice to take the helm.

News July 24, 2024
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series