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Oboz Sales Down On Tough Prior-Year Comp, Market Conditions

Oboz Sales Down On Tough Prior-Year Comp, Market Conditions

Oboz parent KMD Brands announced Oboz’ sales dropped in the first half of the fiscal year on weak consumer spending and wholesale challenges as retailers reduced inventory levels. In its…

News February 20, 2024
How Swedish Sportswear Brand Houdini Puts Sustainability at the Forefront

How Swedish Sportswear Brand Houdini Puts Sustainability at the Forefront

The term “sustainability” gets bandied about in the outdoor industry, with many companies trying to make it a part of their brand story. Swedish sportswear company Houdini is one example…

News February 20, 2024
Core Careers: Oakley’s VP of Global Product Strategy Mary Mohamadi

Core Careers: Oakley’s VP of Global Product Strategy Mary Mohamadi

The long-time action sports strategist is on her second leg at Oakley in a position that has her heading up the more than $1 billion Oakley Optics business.

News February 20, 2024
Rip Curl Sales Down On Tough Prior-Year Comp, Market Conditions

Rip Curl Sales Down On Tough Prior-Year Comp, Market Conditions

Details about Rip Curl's and parent company KMD's financial performance in the first half of fiscal year 2024.

News February 20, 2024

Layoffs Begin at Nike

Reports peg the number of layoffs at 1,600 as the company’s $2 billion cost-cutting plan, Save to Invest, gets underway.

News February 16, 2024

HeyDude to Open 30 Outlet Stores in 2024

Crocs Inc. turns the page on a year of learnings for the Hey Dude brand as it focuses on the rollout of an outlet strategy, channel segmentation, and pushing full-price…

News February 16, 2024
Outdoor Retailer Launches Expansive Hosted Buyer Program

Outdoor Retailer Launches Expansive Hosted Buyer Program

One of the key components of the revamped Outdoor Retailer show this summer is a renewed focus on retail buyers, including providing travel incentives for them to attend. At the…

News February 16, 2024
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series