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Vuori Names New CMO from Abercrombie & Fitch

Vuori has hired a key figure from Abercrombie & Fitch's turnaround to lead its next phase of growth,…

News August 17, 2026
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AI Snapshot: How Carve Designs is Transforming Its Workflows with AI

VP of Marketing Jen Wilson on the tools she and the Carve Design team use most, the AI…

News August 17, 2026
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Seager’s Co-Founder Mattson Smith on 32% Wholesale Growth, a new WSL Partnership and What’s Next

Seager co-CEO Mattson Smith breaks down the wholesale growth behind a strong Q2, a new WSL partnership, and…

News August 11, 2026
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TravisMathew Grows Ahead of Plan as Callaway Golf Cites Resilient Golfer in Strong Q2

Callaway Golf's Q2 2026 earnings call detailed TravisMathew's growth, planned store closures and executives' view of a resilient…

News August 5, 2026
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Mammut Sold to Chinese Investment Firm CPE

Swiss mountain brand Mammut has a new majority owner. CPE, a China-based alternative asset manager, has signed an…

News July 30, 2026
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Free People and Rusty Team Up on a Retro Surf Capsule, Riding Surfing’s Y2K Wave

Free People and Rusty have teamed up on a 12-piece capsule built around vintage boardshorts, swimwear and easy…

News July 24, 2026
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Brixton Expands Distribution to Kohl’s

Oceanside, Calif.-based Brixton is now part of Kohl's back-to-school assortment, marking a new retail channel for the action…

News July 9, 2026
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Faherty Taps Quiksilver’s Archive for an Unlikely Collaboration

Faherty, the upscale coastal lifestyle brand, has teamed up with heritage surf label Quiksilver on a summer collection…

News June 29, 2026
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The Ascent: From Volcom to Paul Frank to Z Supply, Ann Fong Spent 30 Years Building a Career at Brands She Loves — And She’s Not Done Yet

In May, Fong won the Orange County Business Journal 2026 CFO Lifetime Achievement Award. Now she's focused on…

News June 15, 2026
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As Patagonia Cardiff Celebrates 20 Years, Patagonia Shares What’s Worked and What’s Next

The types of goods, events, and programs that have helped buoy their local success.

News June 2, 2026
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Tariffs, Tightening Margins, and the AI Advantage: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know Now

The surf, outdoor, and active lifestyle industry is navigating a difficult convergence: trade policy uncertainty is squeezing margins…

May 29, 2026
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