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686 Owner on Benefits of Slow and Steady Growth, Next Season’s Orders and More

Outerwear and apparel brand 686 made Circana’s Top 10 list of fastest growing brands. We spoke with founder…

News April 24, 2024
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NRI 3PL Celebrates Silver Anniversary with 686

NRI manages 686’s full Canadian fulfillment plus supplementary US support.

Press Releases December 2, 2023
686 founder Mike West talks business in 2022

686’s Mike West Gets Back to Running the Ship

The business is on track to hit its highest revenue year following a recent leadership change aimed at…

News November 16, 2023
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686 Celebrates 30th Anniversary with “Unseen” Art Show

“We held the show to celebrate the people who are the driving force of our existence,” said Mike…

News December 12, 2022
In my eyes

Brand Founders Share Inspirational Stories in New Video Series

686 Technical Apparel Founder Mike West is launching a video series called “In My Eyes” which showcases the…

News July 9, 2020
Westlife President Doug Sumi - Photo courtesy of Westlife Distribution

Westlife Names Doug Sumi President

Doug Sumi was most recently CFO/COO and has worked at Westlife for 21 years.

Press Releases November 15, 2016
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Matix Clothing presents the 41st annual Hermosa Beach Ironman

This Fourth of July, Matix Clothing is pleased to present a local tradition - the 41st Annual Hermosa…

News June 30, 2015
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Updated: Westlife lands Matix

Updated with purchase price. Westlife announces it has acquired apparel brand Matix from the Sequential Brands Group.

News May 13, 2013
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Mike West on Matix acquisition

The CEO of Westlife Distribution shares why the company bought Matix and its vision for the apparel brand…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series