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Michael Minter Joins Sorel as Brand VP
Michael Minter, who previously held key marketing and creative roles at Reef, DC Shoes, Keen, and Sanuk, is the new vice president of brand at Sorel. Minter officially joined the…
News May 2, 2024
Dylan Slater Tapped to Lead New Holding Company for Outerknown, Firewire, Slater Designs
The new ownership allows the brands to share resources and take a “fresh approach” to the surf market, Dylan said.
News May 1, 2024
Wolverine Worldwide Announces New Licensing Agreements
Rockford, Michigan-based Wolverine Worldwide Inc., whose portfolio of brands includes Sweaty Betty, Hush Puppies, Wolverine, Chaco, Bates, HYTEST, and Stride Rite, announced Wednesday that it has entered into two global…
News May 1, 2024
Former DC, Reef Exec Michael Minter Joins Sorel as Brand VP
Minter’s appointment was effective Monday, after less than a year as Reef CMO.
News May 1, 2024
Hawaiian Island Creations CEO on Juggling Brands, Partnerships, Stores
The CEO of the industry’s largest specialty retailer by doors talks brands, licensed stores and succession planning.
Executive Edition May 1, 2024
REI Reports Revenue Decline, Net Loss in 2023 Review
REI Co-op confirmed its revenue declined in 2023 in a financial recap of a year that saw the outdoor retailer shed hundreds of employees in response to a challenging environment.…
News April 30, 2024
Amer Sports Sells ENVE Composites to PV3 Investments
Amer Sports, parent company to Salomon, Arc’teryx, Atomic, and other brands, announced Tuesday that it has sold its ENVE Composites brand to PV3, a Utah-based private investment firm whose owners…
News April 30, 2024
Retailers Are Putting the “Special” Back in Specialty Retail Via Private Label
We talk to the owners of Val Surf, Jack's, Quiet Storm and Spyder about their extensive private label strategies, which helps them control pricing, distribution, turnaround times and more.
Executive Edition April 30, 2024
Columbia Sportswear Co. Q1 Meets Expectations
Though every brand in the Columbia Sportswear Company portfolio except Mountain Hardwear saw a decline in revenue, total company results were in line with expectations, according to CEO Tim Boyle.…
News April 29, 2024
