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Two Major Snow Brands Expand into New Product Categories

Union Binding Company is launching its first snowboard boot while Armada Skis is expanding into snowboards.

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Mammut’s Big Plans for North American Expansion

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Columbia Sportswear Reports Mixed Q3 Results Amid Tariff Pressures

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Vans Improves, The North Face Grows in Q2

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SIMA Retail Panel: Strong Product, Community, Partnerships Drive Results 

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VF Corp. Sells Dickies to Bluestar Alliance for $600 Million

VF Corp. Sells Dickies to Bluestar Alliance for $600 Million

VF Corp. will put the funds toward its significant debt burden while Hurley owner Bluestar will aim to return Dickies to growth.

News September 15, 2025
Surf Expo September Delivers Strong Momentum

Surf Expo September Delivers Strong Momentum

The show delivered strong attendance, expanding categories, and industry optimism, Surf Expo said in a press release.

News September 12, 2025
Surf Brand Execs Weigh In On Market Conditions, Tariffs, and More

Surf Brand Execs Weigh In On Market Conditions, Tariffs, and More

With so much uncertainty in the market right now, we asked several brand executives about sales trends at retail, order books for 2026, and how their companies are approaching tariffs.

Executive Edition September 11, 2025
How Norrøna’s Fourth-Generation Owner Is Making His Mark

How Norrøna’s Fourth-Generation Owner Is Making His Mark

Jørgen Jørgensen is expanding the family-owned Norwegian brand that retailers rave about globally with year-round gear beyond skiing and a new adventure travel arm.

Executive Edition September 11, 2025
DUER Co-founder on Expanding the Canadian Brand’s U.S. and European Retail Footprint

DUER Co-founder on Expanding the Canadian Brand’s U.S. and European Retail Footprint

DUER is seizing opportunity in uncertainty, opening new stores in the U.S. while launching European operations through a partnership. REI and other retailers are fans of the brand.

News September 9, 2025
Updated: More Photos and Quotes from Surf Expo

Updated: More Photos and Quotes from Surf Expo

We added many more photos and quotes from the show floor to our Surf Expo report.

News September 9, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods Closes Foot Locker Deal, Introduces North American Team

Dick’s Sporting Goods Closes Foot Locker Deal, Introduces North American Team

Longtime Nike exec Ann Freeman will work with Dick's Executive Chairman Ed Stack to lead Foot Locker North America alongside a new leadership team.

News September 8, 2025
KMD Brands Unveils Restructuring Strategy for Growth at Investor Day

KMD Brands Unveils Restructuring Strategy for Growth at Investor Day

The parent company of Rip Curl, Oboz, and Kathmandu shared a comprehensive turnaround plan including leadership changes, store closures, and $25 million in cost cuts to restore profitability.

Executive Edition September 8, 2025
Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder Ron DiMenna Dies at Age 88

Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder Ron DiMenna Dies at Age 88

The Ron Jon family is mourning DiMenna, who founded Ron Jon in 1959 on the New Jersey Shore and expanded its retail fleet along the East Coast.

News September 8, 2025

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