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Marissa Pardini Steps Down from Vans; More Layoffs Hit Office
Pardini leaves a little over a year after joining Vans as its global chief product and merchandising officer.
News March 12, 2024
ActionWatch Offers Look at How Core Retail Fared in 2023
Nike unseated Vans, Billabong is king of boardshorts, and Katin is “doing very well,” says Senior Director Eric Stanton.
Executive Edition March 11, 2024
What’s Selling at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado
Outdoor specialty retailer Bent Gate Mountaineering is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and the store’s leadership is drawing on that experience to navigate a challenging market, including a highly…
News March 11, 2024
Notable Buyers Signing Up for Outdoor Retailer
Representatives from specialty shops are signing up for Outdoor Retailer’s new hosted buyer program, which is a renewed focus on retail buyers and includes travel incentives for buyers to attend.…
News March 8, 2024
Journeys Eyes up to 50 More Store Closings This Year
The plan comes on top of the 94 locations shuttered in the fiscal year ended Feb. 3 as parent Genesco Inc. estimates more time is needed for a Journeys turnaround.
Executive Edition March 8, 2024
Black Diamond Parent Company Resets Focus on Outdoor, Adventure Segments
Leadership at Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond and other brands, said the company is focusing efforts on the outdoor and adventure business after selling off its ammunition segment…
News March 8, 2024Skate Brand Opus Footwear Takes Big First Step in Launch
Mirko Mangum on starting independent skate shoe brand Opus Footwear after more than two decades in the skateboarding industry.
News March 7, 2024
Vuori, Hoka, On Running Standout Brands in Nordstrom Q4
Active, women’s, and beauty were the top performers for the Nordstrom Inc. business in the February quarter as the department store retailer looks to Rack growth and a new marketplace…
Executive Edition March 6, 2024
