Halfdays Co-Founder Ariana Ferwerda on Raising Capital, Wholesale Strategy and Blending Fashion with Performance
“Most VCs won’t touch apparel with a ten-foot pole, so finding investors who would even consider it —…
News November 3, 2025
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Columbia Sportswear Reports Mixed Q3 Results Amid Tariff Pressures
International growth is offsetting U.S. weakness as Columbia faces up to $160 million in tariff costs. The Sorel…
Executive Edition October 31, 2025
‘This Year Has Been Completely Different From Last Year’: MEC’s Chris Speyer on the Canadian Retailer’s Turnaround
Sales are up 15% for Mountain Equipment Company as the outdoor retailer works to restore trust with vendors,…
Executive Edition October 22, 2025
Obermeyer CEO Kris Kuster on Balancing Legacy with Growth
After helping Obermeyer through a cash crunch last winter, Kuster took over as CEO from the company's 105-year-old…
News October 20, 2025
REI Co-op to Close Three Stores Including NYC SoHo Flagship
REI will also shutter its Boston store and its Paramus, New Jersey location, according to a spokesperson, as…
News October 7, 2025
Brixton Details New Spring Strategy, Hybrid Apparel Integration
The Brixton team outlines a new spring/summer approach, three major beer collaborations, and operational changes following deeper integration…
Executive Edition October 6, 2025
Nike Turnaround: Progress in Wholesale, North America, Running
In a news filled earnings call, Nike executives discussed what is working, areas of the business that still…
Executive Edition October 1, 2025
REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton Unveils Three-Year Transformation Strategy
"...This plan is not about getting back to what the co-op used to be," Laughton says in a…
News September 29, 2025
686 Partners with Golden Circle Group to Launch Lifestyle Apparel
Golden Circle Group President Brian Dunlap, who co-founded DVS, Lakai, and Matix Clothing, is launching the apparel line…
News September 26, 2025
Kari Traa’s People-First Marketing Strategy
North America Head of Marketing Taylor Murphy shares why the brand champions women in the outdoor industry and…
News September 24, 2025
Steko Gets Loud at Surf Expo
“We're not anti-industry we're just saying, ‘Hey we're going against the grain, we're going to poke a little…
News September 24, 2025
