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Pack Brand Deuter Pushes to Expand U.S. Market Presence
After 125 years of developing into a major player in Europe, add German backpack brand Deuter to the growing list of European outdoor companies making a dedicated push for market…
News January 10, 2024
Surf Expo Kicks Off Today
The industry is heading to Orlando this week for Surf Expo, which kicks off Wednesday with a packed roster of brands, buyers and events.
News January 10, 2024
Rip Curl Names Kiki Prince North America GM
The well-regarded industry executive and Roxy veteran joins Rip Curl, which has been without a North American leader since former regional President Dylan Slater left.
News January 9, 2024
Opinion: Lies, Damned Lies and MAP Policies
It’s that time of year. The wonderful holiday and post-holiday period when independent retailers get angry at some of their friends. Why, might you ask, would those retailers choose this…
News January 9, 2024
Holiday Season Tough for Large Industry Retailers
Tilly’s, Zumiez, Urban Outfitters and Journeys parent Genesco offered updates on their holiday sales performance, which was challenging all around. Crocs Inc. offered a brighter sales update ahead of the…
News January 9, 2024
Coleman, Marmot Parent To Cut Staff by 7%, Shrink Real Estate Footprint
Newell Brands, maker of Coleman, Marmot, and many other brands, announced it will cut its office roles by approximately 7% by the end of 2024. The company will also reduce…
News January 8, 2024
Solo Brands Names New CEO After Snoop Marketing Miss
Solo Brands, maker of Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, Isle and other brands, has announced it is changing CEOs in the wake of major marketing investments the company made, including…
News January 8, 2024
Authentic EVP David Brooks on Plans for Boardriders Brands
We asked the EVP for action and outdoor sports, lifestyle at Authentic about the go-forward strategy for the brands, including the role of the specialty channel, any mid-tier distribution planned,…
News January 8, 2024Brixton on Hunt for New CEO
SES has confirmed previous CEO Raphael Peck has exited the company. Board member Scott Olivet talks with us about the CEO search.
News January 8, 2024
