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Kontoor Brands Appoints Helly Hansen’s Senior VP, Global Head
Børre Hegbom has more than 20 years of experience with Helly Hansen, most recently as managing director for the sport category.
News October 30, 2025
Vans Improves, The North Face Grows in Q2
VF Corp. reports $2.8 billion in revenue with Vans showing sequential improvement and The North Face delivering 6% growth as the company's turnaround plan progresses.
Executive Edition October 28, 2025
Outdoor Retailer Reveals 2026 Plans and Leadership Team
The trade show shared its complete Leadership Village roster and details about its partnership with Garage Grown Gear and Founded Outdoors for its 2026 Minneapolis show debut.
News October 27, 2025
Backcountry CEO Kevin Lenau on M&A, AI and Growing Loyalty
The outdoor retailer’s interim CEO shares details about the company’s growth strategy, artificial intelligence, recent acquisitions and how customer behavior is shifting.
News October 27, 2025
Deckers Q2 Earnings: Growth Despite U.S. Market Pressures
Deckers reports 9% revenue growth to $1.43 billion in Q2 as HOKA and UGG brands deliver double-digit gains despite ongoing U.S. consumer weakness.
News October 24, 2025
SIMA Retail Panel: Strong Product, Community, Partnerships Drive ResultsÂ
Julie Cox from Traveler Surf Club, LG Shaw from Wave Riding Vehicles and Will Hutchinson from Proof Lab discussed how their shops serve as community hubs beyond traditional retail, the challenges…
Executive Edition October 24, 2025
The State of the Surf Industry: Vissla CEO Paul Naude on Consolidation, Surf Culture and the Path Forward
Naude criticized the impact of corporate outsiders on surf brands, emphasized that surf culture must drive industry decisions rather than the reverse, and outlined his optimistic vision for the next…
Executive Edition October 24, 2025
REI Communications VP Departs After Eight Years
Halley Knigge guided the company through its CEO transition earlier this year, the company's response through COVID-19 and launched The Co-op Living Archive resource.
News October 23, 2025
Surf & Outdoor Industry: Cautious Optimism for 2026
Industry executives express guarded optimism for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, citing the importance of authenticity, community, and innovation as keys to navigating current market challenges.
News October 23, 2025
