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Chinese port

Delivery of Fall Goods Grows Murky with Tariff Standoff

Brands are pausing shipments from China hoping the tariff dispute will be resolved as they scramble to remerchandise…

Executive Edition April 18, 2025
Columbia Sportswear store in Tokyo's Shibuya area.

Columbia Sportswear Eyes Brazilian Expansion Amid Tariffs, Economic Uncertainty in U.S.

Shifting trade policy and increased tariffs are making U.S. retailers cautious, said Tim Boyle, Columbia's chairman and CEO.

News April 16, 2025
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Passenger Pauses U.S. Business Because of Tariffs

The U.S. has gone from "a great opportunity to a risky proposition," according to Passenger CEO Jon Lane.

News April 15, 2025
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“Who Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring?”: How Brands and Retailers Are Navigating Tariff Swings

Leaders at TravisMathew, C3 Worldwide, I-SEA, RVCA, Katin, Mervin Manufacturing, Seager and more share how they are navigating…

Executive Edition April 10, 2025
Jack Wolfskin ANTA Sports

ANTA Sports to Buy Jack Wolfskin from Topgolf Callaway Brands

Topgolf acquired Germany-based Jack Wolfskin in 2019 for $476 million and is selling it for much less. Jack…

News April 10, 2025
Dakine Apparel

Dakine Makes Play to Grow Beyond Core with New Categories, Retail Relationships

At the same time, the brand has ramped up its commitment to surf and snow marketing and the…

Executive Edition March 25, 2025
Campaign images from The North Face x Cecilie Bahnsen

The North Face’s Latest High-Fashion Collab is Already Nearly Sold Out

Copenhagen designer Cecilie Bahnsen says the collection is a tribute to the late Ingrid Harshbarger, a co-founder of…

News March 18, 2025
Mountain Hardwear trail runners in sun protective gear

Mountain Hardwear Rebrand Pays Off, and Specialty Outdoor Retailers Are Noticing

President & Global GM Troy Sicotte explains how the brand is growing in a challenging market with a…

News March 17, 2025
Lands' End store

Lands’ End to Explore Possible Sale of Company

Lands’ End's largest shareholder, Edward Lampert, requested the board pursue a possible sale of the company earlier this…

News March 7, 2025
North Face Global President Caroline Brown.

North Face President Caroline Brown Shares Ambitious Go-Forward Plan

Brown explained how TNF is taking action to double its apparel business, double its equipment and bags business,…

News March 6, 2025
Outerknown collection for surf shops at Surf Expo.

Outerknown Targets Surf Specialty with New Wholesale Plan

Outerknown is revamping its wholesale strategy to focus on the surf channel as it looks to take advantage…

News March 4, 2025
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