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Rhythm_JacobByrne_MarcYamaoka_JoshBarrett_NicoletteMoghadam_KadieSparks at Surf Expo January 2026.

Rhythm Doubles Down on Men’s and Women’s as it Logs Another Year of 30%-plus Growth

Rhythm Global GM Josh Barrett shares why the brand doubled its footprint at Surf Expo, why it's reducing…

Executive Edition February 19, 2026
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Columbia Sportswear Targets Super Bowl Fans with Bear Poop Beer

The beer, aimed to bring "a taste of the outdoors" to sports fans stuck inside, is part of…

News January 28, 2026
Avery Baker Arc'teryx

Arc’teryx Bolsters Executive Team With Fashion Appointments

Former Tommy Hilfiger executive Avery Baker joins as the North Vancouver-based company's first chief brand officer, and Tobia…

News January 27, 2026
Salt Life Ryan Sainsott Steven Schriever

Salt Life Previews Surfboards, Footwear, Coolers and More Licensed Products at Surf Expo

From swim accessories to food and drink, Salt Life is expanding far beyond its apparel roots under its…

Executive Edition January 20, 2026
Tim Bantle Filson

Tim Bantle’s Playbook for Scaling Filson: Wholesale, Collabs and Global Growth

After one year at the Seattle-based heritage brand, President Tim Bantle is in the midst of transforming the…

Executive Edition January 14, 2026
Caroline Brown The North Face

The North Face’s Caroline Brown on Balancing Performance and Mass Appeal

“We are really proud of it,” Brown said of TNF’s mainstream success at NRF 2026. “We own it.…

News January 13, 2026
Dickies Adobe

O5 Group Adds Dickies and Eddie Bauer to Licensing Portfolio

The licensee for Quiksilver and Billabong men’s and women’s in addition to other brands, is adding to its…

News January 5, 2026
Arcteryx Karl Aaker

Arc’teryx SVP of Brand Marketing Karl Aaker Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026

Aaker reflects on loss, resilience and staying true to the Arc'teryx mission as the North Vancouver, B.C.-based brand…

News December 11, 2025
L.L.Bean

L.L.Bean Shares Retail Expansion Plans for 2026 and 2027

Physical retail is "an essential part of our growth strategy," said L.L.Bean Chief Retail Officer Greg Elder.

News December 11, 2025
Tilly's store

Tilly’s Achieves First Positive Comp Sales Since 2021; Plans to Ramp up Private Label Penetration

New strategies in marketing, merchandise and tech are driving the improvement. Learn more about the retailer's turnaround.

Executive Edition December 4, 2025
Birkenstock Helly Hansen HOKA

Outdoor Industry Trends: Consumer Shifts & Top Brands for 2025

Circana’s Matt Tucker shares the latest shifts in consumer behavior impacting the outdoor industry, from e-commerce growth to…

News November 20, 2025
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