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Kings & Queens: Inside the New Hawaiian Lifestyle Retail Concept Built by Surf Industry Veterans
Ajai Datta, Kalyn White and Lyn Lange are applying decades of large-scale retail experience to Kings & Queens, a data-driven, independent 6,000-square-foot retail concept in Waikiki featuring an eclectic mix…
Executive Edition May 6, 2026
Historic Western Drought Triggers 9-Million-Visit Slump for U.S. Ski Industry
Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association shows the 2025-26 ski season ranked 32nd out of 48 seasons on record.
News May 5, 2026
REI Narrows 2025 Losses by $102 Million as Union Targets Anniversary Sale for National Boycott
REI reported a $102 million bottom-line improvement Monday in its 2025 results, but the recovery faces an immediate challenge: the REI Union has called for a national boycott of the…
News May 4, 2026
Big Agnes at 25: Founder Bill Gamber on Innovation and the Industry’s Future
Big Agnes founder Bill Gamber discusses 25 years of innovation, the shift in modern camping expectations, and how the brand is navigating post-COVID challenges and global tariffs.
News May 4, 2026
Carter’s CEO Doug Palladini to Exit After One Year; Replacement Named
Doug Palladini, the former Vans global president who joined the children’s apparel giant Carter’s in 2025, has exited the company effective immediately. Carter's named Build-A-Bear's Sharon Price John CEO.
News May 1, 2026
Columbia Sportswear CEO Strikes Optimistic Note Despite U.S. Challenges in Q1
Columbia CEO Tim Boyle details the hunt for $80 million in tariff refunds and warns of Middle East war disruptions, even as a positive fall order book points to a…
News May 1, 2026
Jamie Salter on Authentic Brands’ Imminent IPO Plans, Aggressive AI Strategy
Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter detailed the company's aggressive artificial intelligence strategy and future IPO intentions at the Reuters Next Newsmaker conference Tuesday.
Executive Edition April 29, 2026
Wholesale Experts to Discuss Digital Transformation
This upcoming webinar session is all about tackling wholesale pain points. The panel will dig into practical ways to ditch clunky processes and show you how digital tools can make…
News April 28, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Appoints Matthew Mathiasen as New Group Show Director Ahead of Minneapolis Debut
Bringing nearly 20 years of experience in trade events and brand management, Mathiasen will lead the show’s transition to Minneapolis this August as the organization undergoes significant strategic changes.
News April 28, 2026
