Safilo Loses Another Key Sunglass License
Safilo, the parent company of Smith Optics, confirmed that Dior will not renew its licensing deal.
News July 1, 2019
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Igloo Reignited by Industry Veterans
How Brad Blankinship, Ben Soto, and Brian Garofalow are tapping into the creative scene in Orange County to…
Executive Edition June 11, 2019
Smith Gets Good Reviews from Parent Company Safilo
Smith was a hot topic on parent company Safilo’s Q1 earnings call last week.
Executive Edition May 13, 2019
Hot-Selling Shelta Sun Hats Propel Former Surf Retailers to New Markets
How the Schulz brothers of K-5 fame created a functional product that has been embraced by hardcore fisherman…
Executive Edition May 9, 2019
How Hydro Flask Continues to Grow
Hydro Flask was a hot topic on its parent company's earnings conference call Friday.
Executive Edition April 29, 2019
Yeti Expands into Bags and Other News
Details about Yeti's 2018 results, plus where the brand is headed next.
Executive Edition February 15, 2019
New Dakine Global GM Shares What’s Next for the Brand
We talk with David Orr about where he sees opportunity for Dakine and about how the relationship between…
Executive Edition February 4, 2019
Pura Vida’s Jaw Dropping 2018 Growth, European Plans
We check in with Co-Founder Paul Goodman about how 2018 went and new initiatives for 2019, including plans…
Executive Edition January 28, 2019
Yeti CEO: “I Don’t Think I’ll See Another One of These in My Career”
Yeti executives outlined big growth plans for the brand at the ICR Conference, and expanding DTC is a…
Executive Edition January 15, 2019
Lots New at Richer Poorer
The team at Richer Poorer has been busy. We asked President Tim Morse some questions to find out…
News January 8, 2019
How Smith is Navigating Safilo Changes
Global Brand Director Eric Carlson shares how Smith continues to post revenue gains each year despite changes and…
Executive Edition December 18, 2018
