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Helly Hansen Bolsters Leadership by Expanding Joseph Alkire’s Role
Kontoor Brands' Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Operations Joseph Alkire will now also take on global leadership responsibilities at Helly Hansen.
News April 8, 2026
Burton CEO John Lacy to Exit
SESO has confirmed that John Lacy, who started at Burton answering customer service calls and rose to CEO during his nearly 29-year tenure, is departing the world's largest snowboard-focused company.
News April 7, 2026
Rusty Apparel Looks to the Past to Plot Its Future
"We're bringing fun, loud, branded product to an industry that needs it. Our target customer is the high school and college-age kid that doesn't want to look like their dad…
News April 6, 2026
Remembering Don Hansen, Legendary Surfboard Shaper and Founder of Hansen Surfboards
Hansen was a legendary surfboard shaper, tandem surfing champion, early investor in Ocean Pacific, and founder of Hansen Surfboards, which has grown into one of the most high-profile and high-volume…
News April 2, 2026
Exit Interview: Andrew Coutant, The North Face’s VP of Global Product
Coutant reflects on the highlights of his outdoor career thus far and what he learned leading The North Face’s equipment and accessories design team.
News April 2, 2026
Nike CEO: Converse Is Not for Sale
Despite industry speculation following a decline in brand sales, Nike confirmed that Converse remains a core part of the company's long-term portfolio. Plus, Nike CEO Elliott Hill says Nike’s complex transformation is taking longer than expected.
News April 1, 2026
Analysts Question Rip Curl’s Strategy, KMD Brands Announces Discounted Equity Raise
KMD Brands updated analysts on how the company is navigating Rip Curl's sales challenges, KMD’s $40 million equity boost and its financial outlook.
Executive Edition March 31, 2026
Pat Tenore on Tenōre’s Go-Forward Strategy, Plans for Wholesale, and More
A talk with Tenōre founder Pat Tenore about all things Tenōre including ownership, wholesale strategy, DTC growth, athlete changes and retail plans.
Executive Edition March 31, 2026
How Merrell CMO Richard McLeod is Taking Aim at the Lifestyle Market
Michigan-based Merrell had a terrific year. Now, the company plans to build momentum by showing up differently in the marketplace and reaching a broader base of global consumers.
News March 30, 2026
