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Surf Participation Could Get a Boost from Gabriel Medina’s Viral Olympic Moment
It may not drive sales, but newer and more casual surfers could be inspired by the 2024 Olympics to dust off their boards, industry analysts say.
News August 2, 2024
Hoka Continues to Expand Wholesale Reach, Plans Apparel Push in Future
Hoka continues to post blockbuster results for parent company Deckers Brands, with double-digit growth in both wholesale and DTC channels in the quarter ended March 31. “This quarter was an…
News August 1, 2024
Quiksilver and Boardriders Veteran Greg Healy to Step Down
Longtime Quiksilver and Boardriders top executive Greg Healy, who now works for Liberated Brands, is stepping down from his current role as CEO of APAC.
News August 1, 2024
Vista Outdoor Board to Revisit Options for Separating Revelyst, The Kinetic Group Following Criticism
Vista Outdoor’s board of directors will take another look at its options following criticism from shareholders for the board’s unanimous support for a $2.15 billion offer from The Czechoslovak Group…
News July 30, 2024
EssilorLuxottica CEO Comments on Supreme Acquisition
On an earnings conference call, EssilorLuxottica CEO Francesco Milleri explained why the deal made sense to the company even if analysts were flummoxed by the move.
Executive Edition July 30, 2024
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
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
