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Free Fly Apparel Looks to Follow Vuori’s Path in Surf Market
An impressive roster of surf shops have already picked up the active outdoor brand that is targeting the 25-year-old and over customer that is willing to spend on quality –…
Executive Edition June 10, 2024
Zumiez Sees Return to North America Growth In Q1; Tilly’s Guides For Slower Turnaround
Two large industry customers reported earnings Thursday and detailed consumer spending and category trends.
Executive Edition June 7, 2024
Authentic Finds Buyer for Boardriders Europe – French Company Beaumanoir
Details about the new owners of the Boardriders' operations in Europe who will also license Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong, DC Shoes, Element, RVCA, and VonZipper in the region.
News June 5, 2024
Authentic to Acquire Champion Brand for $1.2 Billion
Authentic plans to convert Champion’s operations into a licensing model as it does with all of its brands. The company said it is in discussions with several existing and potential…
News June 5, 2024
VF Replaces North Face Leader with New President – VF CEO Making Major Moves
In less than a week, VF Corp. has named new leaders for its two biggest brands – The North Face and Vans. The changes come as the company races to…
Executive Edition June 4, 2024
Brixton Taps Brian White to Lead Wholesale Sales
White, who most recently served as senior vice president of global sales at Herschel Supply, is also well known for his five-year stint at Nixon.
News June 4, 2024
VF Corp. Replaces North Face President with Fashion Exec, Adds Two Board Members
VF Corp. appointed Caroline Brown, a recently appointed board member who formerly led Donna Karan International, as global brand president of The North Face, replacing Nicole Otto. VF also announced…
News June 3, 2024
Gear Preview for Outdoor Retailer Summer
Retailers tell us they are on the hunt for new brands and new products, so we are offering an early look at some of the new gear that will be…
Gear June 3, 2024
